Pitt Jamfest Standouts (Part 1)
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One of the oldest live period events in the country took place this past weekend, as Hoop Group put on their annual Pitt Jamfest. As always, the event was loaded with teams and prospects from all over the country, and…
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Continue ReadingOne of the oldest live period events in the country took place this past weekend, as Hoop Group put on their annual Pitt Jamfest. As always, the event was loaded with teams and prospects from all over the country, and the baselines were packed with college coaches from all over the country as well.
We’ll be breaking down some of the standouts from all over the Prep Hoops Networks, looking here at part one of the prospects from teams from PA.
Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy 6'4" | SG Episcopal Academy | 2024 State PA | 6’4” WG | Philly Revolution 17U
McCarythy wasted no time getting to it, as he went for 28 points in the first showcase game of the event, and he helped lead Revolution to one of the three main 17U championships. At 6’4”, he’s a highly skilled guard who shoots the lights out from deep and attacks closeouts where he can finish with either hand. He sets his feet quickly and can let it fly from well beyond the arc and with his quick release he doesn’t need a ton of space to get the shot off.
Jaden Murray Jaden Murray 6'7" | PF Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State PA | 6’6” WF | Philly Revolution 17U
Murray had a lot of college coaches watching him this weekend, as the 6’6” wing checks the boxes physically and athletically and is showing an improved skillset with every time you see him. He has a great frame with a strong upper body allowing him to play and guard multiple positions, and he’s a natural leaper and moves well on both ends of the floor. He can knock down shots from deep when he’s open and is very good in transition as a finisher.
Ron Brown | 6’1” PG | Philly Revolution 17U
Brown did a great job running the show for Revolution throughout the event, and then he really stepped it up in their championship win over Mass Rivals as he led them in scoring that game. He showed a good handle and handled pressure well, he made great decisions with the ball in his hands and made others better and he showed the ability to make shots from deep and break down defenders when he needed to.
Josh Reed Josh Reed 6'3" | CG Archbishop Wood | 2024 State PA | 6’3” CG | Philly Revolution 17U
Reed is another guard that was very good for Revolution in their run, and he had college coaches all over him throughout the event. At 6’3” he has a great frame and is a big time athlete at the guard position, and he showed that getting downhill and getting out in transition and playing above the rim. He can score the ball from all three levels, and he showed some toughness as he rolled his ankle early in the event and played through the pain.
Jaden Colzie Jaden Colzie 6'0" | PG Plymouth Whitemarsh | 2024 State PA | 6’1” PG | BW Elite 17U
Brad Wannamaker Elite won another of the 3 main 17U championships, and Colzie was the floor general that commanded the troops and led them on both ends of the floor. He’s a natural leader who’s vocal and gets them into their sets, he understands his personnel and puts them in situations to succeed and he made shots at a good clip as well. He’s a natural leader who has winning attributes and a good skillset to go with it.
Lorenzo Jerkins | 6’5” F | BW Elite 17U
Jerkins is the typical new age hybrid forward that is versatile, athletic and very productive across the board. He was huge for them as he was their leading scorer and rebounder on their run to the championship, and he was a walking mismatch with his ability to play and guard multiple positions and his skillset makes him hard to matchup with. He plays with good energy and good motor on both ends, he can make shots from deep and post up smaller defenders and he is a good rebounder and defender as well.
Lleyton Fried | 6’3” PG | Central PA Elite 17U
Fried is far from the most athletic guard we saw this weekend, but that didn’t stop him from being super productive against more athletic players throughout the event. The differentiating factor for him is his mix of skill and IQ with and without the ball in his hands. He dribbles with purpose and gets to spots and creates space, he’s an excellent shooter from deep both off the catch and off the bounce and he works well off the ball and makes good reads coming off screens to get open.