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<p>For the past seven Saturdays, with a couple breaks in between, Post & Pivot hosted their Fall League at Cristo Rey High School in Philadelphia. It concluded this weekend with four great games - two semifinals, an all-star showcase, and a championship game. Below are the all-league teams and a few players to keep an eye on going forward:</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Team</span></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1173983' first='Amari' last='Dow'] - G 2024 Cristo Rey (MVP)</p>
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<p>Joshua Wyche - G 2023 Cristo Rey</p>
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<p>Kareem Diaz - W 2023 Dobbins</p>
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<p>Perry Fields - G 2024 Boys' Latin</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1176360' first='Muhsin' last='Muhammad'] - F 2024 Friends Central </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1472575' first='Nasir' last='Washington'] - F 2023 West Philly</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Second Team</span></p>
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<p>Zaki Alston - G 2023 Sankofa </p>
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<p>Jeremiah Bright - G 2023 Eastside</p>
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<p>Zach Campbell - G 2024 Dobbins</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1466582' first='Nasir' last='Williams'] - G 2025 Sankofa</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1379459' first='Jameer' last='Trout'] - G 2023 Samuel Fels </p>
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<p>Cairo Rivera - G 2023 Eastside</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Third Team</span></p>
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<p>Nigel Pierman - F 2025 Friends Central</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2335540' first='Jalen' last='Long'] - G 2023 Eastside High </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1477722' first='Devin' last='Booker'] - G 2025 Cristo Rey</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1477735' first='Naeem' last='Colston'] - G 2025 Samuel Fels</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2322765' first='Darius' last='Gaeta'] - G 2024 Northeast </p>
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<p>Isaiah Muhammad - G 2025 West Catholic</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Keep an Eye On</strong></p>
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<p>Zach Campbell | G 2024 Dobbins</p>
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<p>As much as any other player, Campbell showed he could get it done against some of the best from around the city. He has a bruising 6'3 build for strength-based creation going downhill and enough quickness to counter with stepbacks. He and Diaz won't be hidden gems for much longer.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1477735' first='Naeem' last='Colston'] | F 2025 Samuel Fels</p>
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<p>After not playing a ton a season ago at Lincoln, Colston put together some solid performances in the league. He did just about everything he was asked to do as a four-man - block shots, putbacks, run the floor, close out on shooters, etc - all without needing the ball. His growth this season will be interesting to watch.</p>
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<p>Isaiah Muhammad | F 2025 West Catholic</p>
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<p>Compared to most participants in the league, West used the games to develop their underclassmen. Muhammad maximized those reps by working on his 3-ball. The 6'4 forward confidently let it fly when he was open and made a good percentage of them. If he can be more consistent on defense, don't be surprised to see him getting reps on the big stage.</p>
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<p>Nigel Pierman | F/C 2025 Friends Central</p>
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<p>In a generation of bigs who want to primarily be jump shooters, Pierman doesn't mind getting physical in the post. He uses his strong lower body and footwork to fight for spots on the block before showing some touch around the basket. He comes off the bench for the Phoenix now but may be a vital piece by January.</p>
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<p>Cairo Rivera | G 2023 Eastside</p>
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<p>Throughout the Fall League, Rivera was a smooth operator with a dash of vertical pop. He arguably had the highest feel of any player there. His points came within the flow of the offense and came quite often, driving into the lane and pulling up for 3. He was Paul VI's third leading scorer in ‘21-22 and he'll likely be in the number one spot for Eastside in ‘22-23.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1472575' first='Nasir' last='Washington'] | G 2023 West Philly (Now at Penn Wood)</p>
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<p>Washington is well known for his splash plays above the rim and from three. After rolling with the Speedboys for most of his high school career and most of the Fall League, he's off to Penn Wood who finished 2nd in the Delaware Valley Conference last season. How he adjusts to the league and fits into his new team is worth paying attention to.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1466582' first='Nasir' last='Williams'] + [player_tooltip player_id='1379431' first='Asim' last='Hardy'] | G 2025 Sankofa</p>
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<p>Williams deservingly so made the 2nd team and the all-star game, but he and his fellow sophomore guard, Hardy are a dynamic duo. Williams is the crafty scorer, while Hardy is the playmaker. Behind senior leader, Zaki Alston, these two are next up on a young team that can make some noise in the Pub this year.</p>
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<p>For more hoops coverage, follow me on IG/twitter @CGraham_sports</p>
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For the past seven Saturdays, with a couple breaks in between, Post & Pivot hosted their Fall League at Cristo Rey High School in Philadelphia. It concluded this weekend with four great games - two semifinals, an all-star showcase, and a championship game. Below are the all-league teams and a few players to keep an eye on going forward:
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