SEPA HS Scouting: Opening Week New Names to Know
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Below is a review of six prospects who have placed their name firmly on the recruiting map during the earliest part of the 2022-23 high school season. Isaiah Marshall – 6’2″ / Sophomore / Friends Select / PA Royals /…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of six prospects who have placed their name firmly on the recruiting map during the earliest part of the 2022-23 high school season.
Isaiah Marshall – 6’2″ / Sophomore / Friends Select / PA Royals / Combo Guard: This downhill, coast-to-coast style guard opened the season by scoring 18 points in a win over Haverford. Marshall followed up that performance by netting 13 in a win over Germantown Academy. Marshall is a long athlete who excels in transition and can drain threes in the half-court.
Jordan Meekins – 6’2″ / Senior / Lower Merion / Total Skills / Combo Guard: The pundits who believe LM will fall off this year are crazy.The depth of their perimeter talent is astonishing, and it will carry them a long way. The multi-skilled Meekins is a key part of that depth. This senior got off to blazing start by dropping 20 points (4 threes) in LM’s season opening win over Parkland.
Amir Nelson Amir Nelson 5'11" | CG Cristo Rey Philadelphia | 2025 State PA – 6’2″ / Sophomore / Cristo Rey-Phila. / Philly Pride Select / Small Forward: The former Frankford HS star is one of the reasons there are major expectations for Cristo Rey in 2022-23. Nelson is a high energy guard who can score the rock and plays tenacious defense. He recently scored 19 points in CR’s win over Cross Christian.
Bryce Presley Bryce Presley 6'4" | SF Germantown Academy | 2026 State PA – 6’5″ / Freshman / Germantown Academy / Team Final / Wing: Presley grabbed our attention on the summer grassroots circuit with his dynamic playmaking skills. He continues to produce early on in this high school season. He is a slasher style prospect who can score at all three levels. His poise and basketball IQ are impressive as well. Over the first three contests of his GA career, Presley is averaging 6 ppg.
Bruce Smith – 6’2″ / Senior / Neumann-Goretti / BW Elite / Small Forward: A solid and physical athlete, Smith is a prospect whose stock has been on the rise since September. He possesses high-level dribble drive skills. If a defender sags off, Smith will then splash threes. As a bonus, he is a lockdown defender who frequently guards the opponent’s top player. Early on this season Smith is averaging 8 points and 5 rebounds per game for an extremely talented NG lineup.
Zach Ward – 6’5” / Senior / Boyertown / Eastern PA Elite / Small Forward: Ward (pic above) is a unique prospect who excels as a point-forward. He shoots the jumper at a high clip, facilitates for teammates, and competes on the glass at both ends. He recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds in Boyertown’s opening week win over Antietam. College coaches are sleeping on this versatile athlete.