WPIAL Top Standouts Ready for Tip-Off Next Month

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188036' first='Peter' last='Kramer'] (Hampton High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After winning the 3A WPIAL Championship last March, Peter decided to transfer back to his home district Hampton High School. He was paired with [player_tooltip player_id='1187942' first='Eli' last='Teslovich'] to form a complete backcourt at Shady Side Academy, but now he will be teamed with more size than at his former school. Watch for this talented and well-rounded hooper to continue his winning ways and lead his new group of teammates to a deep playoff run this upcoming winter. Peter can score from many positions on the floor with penetration to the basket, knocking down mid-range jumpers, and "lighting it up" from a long distance beyond the three-point arc. Not only is he a talent on the court, but in the classroom, he brings extra effort and excels with his coursework.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188606' first='Alier' last='Maluk'] (Imani Christian Academy High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high-level prospect with the size (standing 6'9) to be a huge time problem for his opponents in the post. He can score at will within eight feet and truly dominates with skilled moves near the basket. His size makes you think he is only a big man, but what the college coaches have come to enjoy about Alier is his ability to knock down the mid-range and three-point jumpers. By having all of these skills to score the basketball, this super sophomore has "blown up" on the recruiting scene on a national level. Look for this talented performer to be the leader of his high school team (Imani Christian Academy) this winter. Most recently Alier was awarded an invite to the United States Basketball National Junior Team tryouts in Colorado Springs this upcoming October.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='991365' first='Dante' last='DePante'] (Central Catholic High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dante continues to be a devoted basketball player which is one of the main reasons he has accumulated a good amount of division 1 interest to accompany his multiple division 1 offers.&nbsp; He played on an extremely talented AAU team (Mason Elite) and this high school season Dante will take his talents to the basketball court at Central Catholic. Not only can this young man score from the perimeter, but he has developed an all-around game to complement his high basketball IQ. Throughout the summer months Dante was the main leader of his teams and with that responsibility comes a leadership role as a senior. As the school year continues to move forward, we are gearing up to continue following Dante and his exceptional talent on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1285363' first='Virgil' last='Hill'] (Imani Christian Academy High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fresh off his transfer from Obama Academy to Imani Christian Academy this extremely talented player has been making his presence felt on the basketball court with his new team members. After leading his former squad in scoring last season on the hardwood, Dame will not be asked to score as much this winter. Honestly, this solid performer will be asked to facilitate, distribute, and create more opportunities for himself as well as the rest of the team. There have been a large number of college coaches attending open gym, workouts, and league games showing high-level interest in these young men. Dame's stock is continuing to rise, while playing with the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='1188606' first='Alier' last='Maluk'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1285363' first='Virgil' last='Hill'] (both big men with division1 offers) it will only develop more interest in his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best of the Rest...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='991329' first='Rodney' last='Gallagher'] (Laurel Highlands High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1173989' first='Royce' last='Parham'] (North Hills High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='991408' first='Meleek' last='Thomas'] (Lincoln Park Charter High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='991332' first='Daemar' last='Kelly'] (Penn Hills High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joey Dopriak (North Allegheny High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188605' first='Shamar' last='Simpson'] (The Neighborhood Academy High School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->