Play by Play Classic Preview: Uncommitted Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pete &amp; Jameer Nelson Play by Play Classic returns to the Philadelphia area for 3 days of high level basketball. Tuesday's games are at Cristo Rey High School in the city and Wednesday and Friday's games will be at Widener University. With all of the talent that the region has to offer, there are a number of uncommitted seniors who are bound to flash. Here are a few:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933049' first='Josh' last='Coulanges'] | 6'1 G Cardinal O'Hara</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a slow start to the season, the senior floor general has recently turned things up. At the Difference Makers Ball Drop Classic, Coulanges put up 16 points and 5 assists versus Sankofa, then 20 points and 6 assists versus Bethel Academy. His explosion coming out of his crossover makes him hard to stay in front of and he contains opposing guards with his quick hands. Coulanges is now averaging 10.8 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals. He'll lead the Lions this Wednesday the 28th against Rutgers Prep, 6:30pm at Widener University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='991390' first='Duce' last='Jackson'] | 6'6 F/C Collegium</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is shouldering the load for the Cougars thus far, averaging 19.7 points and 8 rebounds. His tenacity crashing the boards consistently results in second-chance points. He put up a double-double in 4 of their first 6 games, including a 28 &amp; 10 performance against Faith Christian Academy. Jackson will have the opportunity to do it on an even bigger stage Tuesday the 27th as they face Unionville, 3:30pm at Cristo Rey High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1279643' first='Kyle' last='Jones, Jr.'] | 6'3 G Father Judge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is quietly having a really good season. On a lower usage compared to his junior season, he's averaging around the same number of points with a higher 3-points percentage (approximately 45%) and a higher assist-to-turnover ratio. He was at his best in their buzzer-beating win versus Central York at the Mosco Classic, where he put up 21 points, (3-4 3FG), 6 boards, 5 assists, and 4 steals. The Crusaders will need more of that on Tuesday the 27th at 5:15pm, in their matchup against West Chester Henderson at Cristo Rey High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carson Mastin | 6'4 W George School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GS is off to a 7-1 start against a competitive schedule and Mastin is one of the understated reasons why. He does whatever the Cougars need him to do - cut to the basket, set screens, spot up, etc. As their glue guy, Mastin has scored 18 points on a low volume in their win over Phelps. He'll look to make more winning plays Wednesday the 28th versus Springside Chestnut Hill, 1:15pm at Widener University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='902744' first='Cameron' last='Piggee'] | 6'2 G Rutgers Prep (NJ)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two-way guard is tough to handle at the point of attack on either end. He's averaging 21 points and 2 steals over five games. No stranger to the Catholic League, CP put up 23 in a 74-70 loss to Devon Prep. They'll get the chance to even the score with two PCL opponents this week: Cardinal O'Hara on Wednesday the 28th at 6:30pm and Neumann-Goretti on Friday the 30th at 8:30pm. Both contests are at Widener University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1589054' first='Kmari' last='Smith'] | 6'2 G West Chester Henderson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The newest member of the Warriors attack, Smith does a lot of everything. He averages about 5 assists per game but has scored as many as 26 points (12/17 vs Great Valley). He rebounds and plays defense too. Henderson will need all that and more as they go head-to-head with Father Judge, Tuesday the 27th, at 5:15pm over at Cristo Rey High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can find the full schedule <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0187/9139/9475/files/2022_Schedule_120922_v2.pdf?v=1670601722">here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->