SEPA ’23s Primed for a Monster Season…Part II
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Below is a review of seven more prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania’s Class of 2023 who we suspect, for one reason or another, are primed to have a monster senior season this winter. Michael Brady Michael Brady 6'3" | PG SLA…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of seven more prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania’s Class of 2023 who we suspect, for one reason or another, are primed to have a monster senior season this winter.
Michael Brady Michael Brady 6'3" | PG SLA At Beeber | 2023 State PA – 6’3″ / SLA at Beeber / Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs / Combo Guard: Brady has been on our radar for some time, but in the last five months his lead guard play has gone to the next level. Over that stretch, Brady’s ability to score and distribute has been impressive. With the development of classmate Maki Pettigrew and the emergence of junior Jahad Marable Jahad Marable 6'6" | SF SLA at Beeber | 2024 State PA , opponents will no longer be able to double team Brady. With improved skills and no doubles, his stats should skyrocket this winter.
Marcus Branker, Jr. – 6’5″ / West Catholic / BW Elite / Wing: Branker’s time as a Swiss Army knife role player appears to be over. He put in significant work on his offensive game, and it has showed between June and September. His athleticism, speed and hops will continue to make him a transition phenom. But in 2022-23 we expect increased half-court production from Banker to produce a season that grabs the attention of college coaches.
Dean Coleman-Newsome Dean Coleman-Newsome 6'2" | PG Archbishop Carroll | 2023 State PA – 6’2″ / Archbishop Carroll / Gibbs Elite / Point Guard: After posting a ridiculous stretch of performances on the spring/summer circuits, “DCN” proved he is ready for primetime. Additionally, standout guard Moses Hipps transferred, which means increased touches for “DCN” this season. His improved jumper and ability to muscle past opposing guards will enable him to take advantage of those new opportunities.
Isaiah Grimes – 6’3″ / Penn Charter / PSB Philly-Ferrick / Shooting Guard: For years Grimes has owned a reputation as a rebounding machine and lockdown defender. Well, this summer Grimes developed an offensive game and exhibited a more aggressive approach. Grimes now possesses a respectable jump shot in the mid-range and from three. Plus, Grimes has been finishing around the rim with either hand. These developments are bad news for Inter-Ac foes.
Jamel Lindsey Jamel Lindsey 6'6" | SF Holy Ghost Prep | 2023 State PA – 6’6″ / Holy Ghost Prep / Philly Pride UAA / Small Forward: After battling injuries last season, Lindsey is fully healthy.Plus, he bulked upand refined his mid-range skills. When you combine those items with the fact that HGP lost significant perimeter scoring to graduation, it means the athletic Lindsey (14 & 6 per last year) is going to have a headline grabbing 2022-23.
Connor Shanahan Connor Shanahan 5'11" | SG Downingtown East | 2023 State PA – 5’11” / Downingtown East / Gibbs Elite / Shooting Guard: Thanks toa slew of outstanding performances on the 2022 grassroots scene, Shanahan’s recruiting stock continues to rise. Shanahan (21 ppg. in 2021-22) could always score from the mid-range to the rim by attacking off the bounce. However, the improved 3-point shooting he displayed recently adds another element to his bag. Thus, we expect a huge senior year from this creative scorer.
Jack Swider Jack Swider 6'5" | SF Phil Mont Christian Academy | 2023 State PA – 6’5″ / Phil Mont Christian Academy / Pro Skills Philly / Wing: Swider is athree-pointsniperwho posted a solid junior season — 12.8 ppg. and 6 rpg. His high IQ and instincts enable Swider to expertly use pick action for clean looks. In 2022-23 we predict Swider’s points per game average will experience a significant uptick. That stat line will balloon because Swider upgraded his dribble drive skills which has produced an unstoppable stop and pop game.