2025 Pittsburghers To Watch On The AAU Scene

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've put away the high school jerseys, the trophies are in the case for the champions, seniors are making decisions...For everyone else, eyes turn to the showcase circuit, AAU. Tonight we look at 5 Steel City Prospects set to make a big name this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notorious Grooms</strong>&nbsp;| G | Uniontown Area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grooms broke out in his second year as a key player for Uniontown. He's a strong and quick guard. He's dangerous on the break with the ball in his hands. A smart player who leads the fast break well to create opportunities to score and pass. He's got an affinity for shooting on the wing beyond the arc but his offensive game continues to expand. With two more seasons to go, he could make some noise as the top player in Fayette County. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1621402' first='RJ' last='SLEDGE']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/rj-sledge/"><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></a><a></a>&nbsp;| G | Imani Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sledge was magnificent as a sophomore, especially in the playoffs. He's a heady ballhandler who can get to the rim with a quick first step and blast by defenders. He knows how to run the outlet, gets out in transition and finishes at the rim through contact with confidence. He's a good shooter and when he gets hot he can also light it up beyond the arc. He's a true floor general who has a bright future. With two years to go, he could become the top facilitator in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188604' first='Dame' last='Givner']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/dame-givner/"><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></a><a></a>&nbsp;| G | Imani Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Givner was a great fire and ice compliment to his classmate Sledge. He's a high IQ guard who can move well off the ball in the half court, creates shots off the dribble, finds teammates with open looks and is a pest on the press for the Saints throughout the season. He's got a role to play for Imani as one of five, but in AAU ball, his scoring prowess can show.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188606' first='Alier' last='Maluk']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/alier-maluk/"><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></a><a></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/alier-maluk/"><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></a><a></a>&nbsp;</strong>| 6'10” | F| Imani Christian 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An explosive high flying forward, Maluk is up there with [player_tooltip player_id='1173989' first='Royce' last='Parham'] as an elite big man prospect. He's got a high ceiling and colleges are taking serious notice. He can run the floor pretty well for a big man, has good handles for a player his size and a nice step to the hoop. He knows how to finish at the rim. Maluk has a host of high major D1 offers and interest and will be one of the top players in the state and the nation for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188607' first='Jayden' last='Davis'] </strong>| 5'10” | G| Chartiers Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Davis had an electric freshman year and followed it up with an equally impressive sophomore campaign. . A high octane player on offense who can score at all levels. He's a good ballhandler who breaks defenders down off the dribble. Davis also has another gear defensively to lock down scorers. There have been a host of scholarship coaches spotted at CV games this past season and he should be looking at a big AAU spring to drive his stock higher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->