SEPA Recent C/O 2023 Committs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a rundown of five more 2023 prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who recently committed to play college ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, we have a recruiting update we wanted to pass along.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598448' first='Michael' last='Brady'] </strong><strong>– 6'3" / SLA at Beeber / Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs / Point Guard: </strong>Brady's feel for the game is next level. He does a fantastic job of getting teammates involved but knows exactly when the squad needs him to go on a scoring streak. When he is in scoring mode, Brady gets to the cup off the dribble and will hit the occasional 3-ball. In 2022-23 Brady averaged 12 ppg. and scored a season high 22 points vs. Coventry Christian. He is committed to PSU-Abington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1472583' first='Blake' last='Deegan']</strong> <strong>– 6'6″ / Archbishop Carroll / Gibbs Elite / Small Forward: </strong>A stretch-4 with polished skills, Deegan averaged 8.5 points and 8 rebounds per game this past season while shooting 32% from behind the arc. In addition to his scoring and rebounding, Deegan possesses tremendous instincts and excellent court vision, so he is an elite level passing big man. He is a vocal leader as well. Deegan recently committed to Lock Haven (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryan Koch</strong> <strong>– 6'4″ / Berks Catholic / Team Final Red / Shooting Guard: </strong>Koch is a high IQ prospect with an endless motor. When you combine those assets with his elite perimeter shooting (60 3PM; 6 games of 4+ made triples), you get a shooting guard who is extremely difficult to defend. In 2022-23 Koch posted 14 ppg. and eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for his career. The Pitt-Johnstown commit led Berks Catholic to back-to-back District 3-4A titles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saleem Payne, Jr.</strong> <strong>– 5'11” / Phelps School / NJ Scholars / Point Guard: </strong>One of the fastest coast-to-coast guards in the region, Payne recently committed to West Chester University (D2). With his speed and filthy handles, Payne is a transition phenom who can score or distribute. In the half-court he is a threat to blow past his defender on every possession. However, if opponents sag off Payne, he will drain jumpers from behind the arc. The highlight of his 2022-23 season was a 21-point effort against ANC. As a bonus, Payne is a menacing on-ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1472593' first='Ernest' last='Shelton'] </strong><strong>– 6'3″ / Father Judge / Philly Pride / Combo Guard:</strong> One of the elite long-range shooters in the region, Shelton recently committed to Gannon University (D2). The Golden Knights are getting a prospect who averaged 11.5 points along with 3 rebounds per game in the highly competitive PCL. This past season Shelton shot 39% from three and made 62 triples. In 2022-23 Shelton displayed improved ball handling, mid-range shooting and passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><u>Note</u>:</em></strong> After Coppin State Head Coach Juan Dixon was “let go” earlier this week, West Catholic superstar Adam “Budd” Clark has announced that he is reopening his recruitment. During the 2022-23 season, the elite point guard averaged 18 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 38% from three. Clark was a 1^st Team All-Philadelphia Catholic League selection as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->