City League Early Risers Looking to Make a Difference

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here at Prep Hoops Pennsylvania we take a two month early look at some of the difference makers headed into this winter scholastic season in the Pittsburgh City League. With the rich history of hoops competition in the city of Pittsburgh producing some extremely talented and high-level players over the years the excitement continues to grow for this upcoming five months on the hardwood. Watch for these young men to develop their skills to the level of some of their relatives of the past. Even though not as many teams comprise the City League, the competition is still top notch in each gym across the city.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PITTSBURGH CITY LEAGUE</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Antwone Thurman / 6'5 power forward / class of 2023 / Allderdice High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>This tough post player brings the aggressive every game on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='991387' first='Sam' last='Kelly'] / 6'4 / wing forward / class of 2023 / Allderdice High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A sound wing who can score in a variety of ways throughout four quarters of a contest on a consistent basis and provide for his teammates</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1187923' first='Major' last='Rainey'] / 6'3 / wing forward / class of 2024 / Allderdice High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>He has "blown up" this AAU season taking his game to the next level and will carry that over to his school team this winter</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan Golee / 6'1 / shooting guard / class of 2024 / Allderdice High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A "lights out" shooter with consistency from long distance and a young man who likes the mid-range jumper as well</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1202035' first='Jason' last='Rodrigguez']/ 6'5 / power forward / class of 2023 / Perry Traditional Academy High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A talented, long post player with a developing post game who can finish at the rim with powerful dunks when out in transition</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1186484' first='Xzavier' last='Rodgers'] / 6'2 / combo guard / class of 2023 / Obama Academy High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>His ability to get the basket and knock down perimeter shots separates him from the rest of the pack on most teams</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seth Small Jenkins / 5'9 / shooting guard / class of 2023 / Obama Academy High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Watch for his speed and elusiveness to be a hughe factor come high school season</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1186476' first='Kameron' last='Cheatom'] / 6'2 power forward / class of 2023 / Brashear High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>This performer likes to play aggressive and rebounds at a high level on both ends of the court for his team</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188066' first='Terrell' last='Wafford'] / 5'10 / shooting guard / class of 2024 / Westinghouse High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Look for this young man to continue his improvement in becoming a well-rounder player on the hardwood</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->