SEPA Late-April Recruiting Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of several recent happenings on the southeastern Pennsylvania recruiting scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Recruiting News</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adam “Budd” Clark – 5'9" / Senior / West Catholic / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] UAA / Point Guard:</strong> Early last month Clark (18 / 5 / 5 per; 38% from three; 1^st Team All-PCL) <strong><em>decommitted</em></strong> from Coppin State because Head Coach Juan Dixon had been “let go”. During the remainder of March, Clark played outstanding basketball and guided WC to the 3A state title. He scored 32 points in that championship game. Clark's state title run certainly grabbed the attention of college coaches. In early April, Clark received offers from Bucknell, Merrimack and Farleigh Dickinson. Now this week Boston University and Saint Francis (PA) have presented Clark with official offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1119156' first='Deywilk' last='Tavarez'] </strong><strong>– 6'2″ / Academy of New Church / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] Select / Combo Guard: </strong>After battling a leg injury during his junior season, Tavarez was finally healthy in 2022-23, and he absolutely shined. This winter Tavarez averaged 19.5 points, 6.8 boards, 4.7 assists and 3.5 steals per game while leading ANC to the PAISSA state tourney semifinals. He was rewarded with a 1^st Team ALL-FSL selection. Despite all his success, this elite 3-level scoring machine remained unsigned. So, this spring Tavarez went to work on the grassroots circuit and at the Donofrio Classic. Those efforts have paid off, as earlier this week Delaware State University (DI) extended Tavarez an offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Recent Commitments</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zaki Alston – 6'4” / Senior / Sankofa Freedom Academy / BW Elite / Combo Guard: </strong>Thanks to his size and athleticism, Alston is an elite finisher at the rim. His jump shot is a highly efficient weapon on mid-range pull ups and spot up threes. This past season Alston 14.5points and6 rebounds per game and was 3^rd Team All-Philly Public League selection. He recently committed to Chestnut Hill College (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1472600' first='Ty' last='Kocak'] – 6'2” / Senior / Pennsbury / Rebels Basketball Academy / Point Guard: </strong>Earlier this week Kocak committed to Juniata College (D3). The Eagles coaching staff should be ecstatic because they are getting a rock steady combo guard with a high basketball IQ. Kocak is an underrated perimeter shooter as well. When he is not draining jumpers, Kocak gets into the paint off dribble drives for floaters and lay-ins. After the 2022-23 season he was a 1^st Team All-SOL selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1835830' first='Yahmir' last='Satterfield'] – 6'3” / Senior / Imhotep Charter / BW Elite / Shooting Guard:</strong> For the last two seasons Satterfield was a key part of Imhotep's back-to-back 5A state championship teams. Now one of the most skilled “glue guys” in the region has committed to Kutztown University (D2). It is no secret that Satterfield is an elite three-point shooter. He is especially adept at knocking home corner threes. However, if a defender chases Satterfield off the arc, he will slice up the help defense off the dribble for a lay-in or to facilitate for a teammate. Satterfield is a plus rebounder and defender as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->