SEPA HS Scouting: Week 8 Standouts
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Below is a review of five prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who stood out during Week 8 of the 2022-23 high school basketball season. Xzayvier Brown Xzayvier Brown 6'1" | PG Roman Catholic | 2023 State #233 Nation PA – 6’1″…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of five prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who stood out during Week 8 of the 2022-23 high school basketball season.
Xzayvier Brown Xzayvier Brown 6'1" | PG Roman Catholic | 2023 State #233 Nation PA – 6’1″ / Senior / Roman Catholic / K Low Elite / Point Guard: This St. Joe’s commit continues to prove he is one of the best lead guards in the region. His three-level scoring abilities grab the headlines. But if you watch closely, it is Brown’s composure and basketball IQ that separate him from the pack. This past week Brown notched 20 points (4 threes) in limited minutes during an 80-32 drubbing of Lansdale Catholic. As an encore, Brown recorded 24 points and 7 steals during a win over PCL rival West Catholic.
Donovan Fromhartz Donovan Fromhartz 6'5" | SF Downingtown West | 2025 State PA – 6’4″ / Sophomore / Downingtown West / Philly Pride National / Small Forward: Fromhartz is widely considered one of the most versatile and skilled 2025 prospects in SEPA. He can score over defenders on the interior and bomb away from behind the arc. Fromhartz is also a workhorse on the glass. Recently he scored 27 points vs. WC Henderson; 23 points vs. Coatesville and 24 points (5 threes) vs. Radnor. Going forward, Fromhartz is a sophomore you need to keep an eye on.
Noah Griffin – 6’1” / Junior / Sun Valley / Combo Guard: In Sun Valley’s latest three game stretch Griffin averaged a smooth 20.6 ppg. Highlighting this stellar run of play by Griffin was a 29-point effort in a win over WC Rustin. Griffin is an athletic and quick combo-guard who is not afraid of contact at the rim. He can also shoot the jumper from several spots on the floor. At the other end, Griffin is a plus defensive player because of his lateral foot speed and nose for the ball
Jackson Hicke Jackson Hicke 6'5" | SF Radnor | 2023 State PA – 6’5” / Senior / Radnor / Prim3 Tim3 / Shooting Guard: Hicke’s elite game is currently firing on all cylinders. This Princeton commit is draining threes, working the mid-range, and pounding the offensive glass. Hicke has become a true three level scoring threat. In his last three games, the Central League POY favorite posted 20 points and 9 rebounds against Holy Ghost Prep; 21 points to go along with 11 boards and 7 dimes vs. Upper Darby; and 25 points vs. Downingtown West (14 of which came in the 3rd Q). Hicke’s hot streak comes at the right time, as Radnor faces archrival Lower Merion on Tuesday night.
Preist Ryan – 6’7” / Senior / Perkiomen School / Team Final EYBL / Wing: Ryan is an athletic and fast prospect with a college ready physique. In addition to his physical assets, Ryan has the skills to beat opponents in several ways. He excels in the transition game. In the half court, he can blow past defenders from the wing with the dribble. Finally, Ryan can establish position on the low block and then bully his way to the cup for a bucket. Across the three games last week Ryan averaged 19.6 points per contest. His 28-point performance against national powerhouse Phelps School was most impressive.