WPIAL 2024s Set To Shoot Up The Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the High School season completed, all eyes now turn to the AAU circuit for the summer season and the upcoming summer rankings release from Prep Hoops PA. Today we look at some Western PA players who should see a significant increase in their position in our list this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1173989' first='Royce' last='Parham'] </strong>| F | North Hills | #25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'8" man among boys has recently cut his list to four power conference schools, including his mom's alma mater, Penn State(His mother Kimberly played for PSU's women's team and is the all time leading shot blocker for the Lady Lions) and hometown school Pitt. Parham's expanded skillset showed this year with an ability to put the ball on the floor and break down defenders off the bounce--We knew he could finish around the rim but he's worked hard on his perimeter and mid range game. He's set for a breakout AAU season and will rise in the next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188071' first='Jack' last='Dunbar']</strong> | G | Peters Twp | #50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunbar exploded on the scene as a junior and drove Peters Twp to a deep playoff run. He's a physical guard with a good first step and solid ball handling skills. He's got a high basketball IQ, understands the game well and can use his physical frame--which is more akin to that of a football player(He doesn't play football, but this guy clearly enjoys lifting) to get to the rim through contact. He'll be the top player in the South Hills next year and could well finish up as a scholarship level recruit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1187999' first='Brayden' last='Foster']</strong> | F | Highlands | #38</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'8" Foster helped lead Highlands to a state playoff birth this past winter and will be the focus of the offense next year. He can combine strength with good footwork in the paint to make him a handful for opponents. He's a tough rebounder who has interest at the scholarship level and will be among the top big men in the region this coming winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1187981' first='Elijah' last='Guillory'] </strong>| G | Moon Twp | #37</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical guard with a high basketball IQ. Guillory has a nice handle and can break down defenders off the bounce. He gets to the rim with a nice first step and can finish with either hand. He's also a solid shooter from the perimeter He has a D1 offer from Drexel and should continue to increase his exposure as we hit the AAU circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188004' first='Max' last='Hurray']</strong> | G | North Catholic | #76</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hurray has good ballhandling skills to break down defenders off the dribble. He can finish with either hand at the rim and is a nice shooter coming off screens with good form on his jumper. He's going to be the key to the Trojans success this coming season and one of the top senior guards in the area. He's got scholarship level interest and an offer from U-Mass Lowell in America East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->