Berks POY Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a preview of five players (Presented in alphabetical order.) who we consider the front runners to win the 2022-23 Berks County Interscholastic Athletic Association<strong> </strong>Player of the Year award.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cameron Jones</strong> <strong>– 5'11'' / Senior / Wilson / Philly Pride Select / Combo Guard:</strong> Jones is a dynamic athlete who is also a 6A All-State football player. On the hoops court, he is a high energy player who fills every column in the stat book. Jones (12 ppg.) is especially good at turning lock down defense into easy baskets. In the half court, Jones frequently blows past his defender for easy buckets or to drop dimes. He sprinkles in enough triples to keep opponents honest. Jones is committed to Holy Cross for football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1379441' first='Josiah' last='Jordan']</strong> <strong>– 5'11'' / Senior / Berks Catholic / Reading KTB / Point Guard: </strong>Jordan is anultra-quick, dribble drive threat who averaged 15.6 ppg. in 2021-22 and was a 1^st Team All-Berks selection. His aggressive downhill style of guard play pushed Berks Catholic to the District 3 Class 4A title. When he gets cut off from the cup, Jordan will slam on the brakes for a stop and pop jumper. Additionally, Jordan can splash threes at a high clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jake Karnish</strong> <strong>– 6'1'' / Senior / Fleetwood / Team Final Red / Combo Guard:</strong> A wiry athlete with good court speed, Karnish has been a varsity contributor since he was a freshman. Karnish owns a high basketball IQ and can shoot the lights out. Plus, he is solid drive and kick distributor (4.7 apg.). What really catches opponents by surprise is his athleticism and hops. Last winter Karnish averaged 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game while leading ‘Wood to their first division title in decades.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1378453' first='Ruben' last='Rodriguez'] – 6'1'' / Senior / Reading / TF EYBL &amp; TF Red / Combo Guard:</strong> The reigning Berks POY and 1^st team 6A All-State selection is the heavy favorite to win this award again in 2022-23. Last year Rodriguez averaged 19.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.2 steals per game. The scary part is this Rider commit appeared to have gotten better over the summer as he played more a of a scoring point guard role. His fearless, three level approach to scoring is impressive. Rodriguez's quickness and creative handles are next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kannon Zdimal – 6'3” / Senior / Twin Valley / Power Forward:</strong> A three-year varsity starter, Zdimal posted 15 ppg. during his junior campaign. Last season Zdimal hit for 20 or more points in five games, including 25-spots on two separate occasions. Obviously, Zdimal can fill it up at all three levels. At the other end, he is a plus defender who blocks several shots each game. Zdimal is also a highly regarded baseball recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->