National Hoopfest PA Standouts
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The annual National Hoopfest took place at DeMatha again this year, and as always it featured some of the top teams from all over the country and was absolutely loaded with prospects for all levels. It has become a must…
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Continue ReadingThe annual National Hoopfest took place at DeMatha again this year, and as always it featured some of the top teams from all over the country and was absolutely loaded with prospects for all levels. It has become a must for college coaches to stop by, and with all the talent it makes sense.
We will take a long look at the many standouts from the event, and here we look at some of the standouts from the Pennsylvania schools.
If you’d like to see watch the replay of all the games, you can find them on the CBG Live Network.
Onyekachi Nzeh Onyekachi Nzeh 6'9" | PF George School | 2023 State PA | 6’9” PF | George School ’23
Nzeh was one of the most nationally known prospects at the event, and while he struggled in their loss to Bullis on the first day he was absolutely fantastic in their win over St. Frances on Sunday. He’s one of the most unique prospects as he has the size and length coupled with the athleticism to dominate in the paint and on the glass on both ends of the floor, he can step out and is a very good shooter from deep and he is unselfish and is a good passer as well. He finished with 22 points on 9-for-14 from the field and pitched in 11 rebounds in their win.
Christian Bliss | 6’4” CG | George School ’24
Bliss was one of the most productive guards in the entire event, going off in both games and showing his ability to score the ball in so many different ways that makes him such a mismatch. He knows how to use his good size to post up defenders or get downhill where he has excellent footwork and body control to finish around the rim, he makes tough shots from the midrange and from deep and when he gets it going he can take over the game and did so in both games. He finished with 32 points in their loss to Bullis and had 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in their win over St. Frances.
Luke Bevilacqua Luke Bevilacqua 6'10" | C George School | 2025 State #68 Nation PA | 6’11” C | George School ’25
Beviolacqua was very impressive throughout the event and the intrigue of him long term is hard to ignore as at his side he has a lot of tools to work with and continue to get better. He’s mobile both running the floor and moving laterally, he seals extremely well and can catch and finish over the shoulder or at the rim and he showed the ability to step out and knock down shots from the perimeter as well. He finished with 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting and 6 rebounds in their win over St. Frances.
Rocco Marabito | 6’3” CG | Archbishop Ryan ’23
Marabito is one of the senior leaders for Ryan, and with their star junior in foul trouble for much of the game he showed great leadership and made plays to keep his team in the game before they fell in a close one to DeMatha. The 6’3” combo is a natural leader who picks up his teammates and keeps them under control, he has great feel and makes great decisions without making mistakes and he picks his spots and scores it when he needs to. He finished with 9 points, 5 assists and 2 steals in the game.
Thomas Sorber Thomas Sorber 6'9" | C Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State #58 Nation PA | 6’9” C | Archbishop Ryan ’24
Sorber was the victim of foul trouble and questionable officiating throughout the game, but when he was on the floor he showed why he’s considered one of the best big men prospects in his class. At 6’9” he has a very impressive frame with good strength and is a solid athlete, he plays under control with great footwork and finishing ability, he can contest shots and does a good job staying vertical and what really separates him is his patience and passing ability in the paint. While he only played 19 minutes due to foul trouble he finished with 15 points on 5-for-5 shooting from the field and had 5 rebounds.
Jaden Murray Jaden Murray 6'7" | PF Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State PA | 6’6” PF | Archbishop Ryan ’24
Murray stepped up big for Ryan with Sorber in foul trouble as he had to move to the 5 at times and did a good job both in the paint and pulling out bigs with his ability to make shots. He’s versatile and can do a little bit of everything on the court, he played with good energy for the most part and his mismatch ability caused problems for DeMatha at times. He finished with 7 points and 7 rebounds.