SEPA Late-April Recruiting Update…Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of several recent happenings on the southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond) recruiting scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Recruiting News</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1281786' first='Ahmad' last='Nowell'] </strong><strong>– 6'1" / Junior / Imhotep Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Combo Guard:</strong> Nowell is one of the top 2024 guards in the nation and a thus a highly sought after prospect. This winter he helped push Imhotep to the 5A state title and was a 1^st Team ALL-PPL selection. Now this three-level scoring machine is destroying foes on the grassroots circuit. At Nike EYBL Session 1, he posted 15 ppg; 4 rpg. and 5 apg. Kentucky's John Calipari liked what he saw and gave Nowell an offer. Nowell holds countless offers, but right now we are that told his strong consideration list is down to UConn, Tennessee, Miami, St. John's, Georgia Tech and of course, Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1383005' first='Cameron' last='Wallace'] </strong><strong>– 6'4" / Sophomore / Westtown School / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] UAA / Combo Guard: </strong>This quick and athletic highflyer is well known for his transition game finishing skills. But Wallace is a vastly underrated distributor. His basketball IQ and court vision enable him to deliver timely dimes to teammates on the break or in the half-court. In the half-court he can also score off the dribble or by cutting to the rim for a catch and lay-in / alley-oop. After an outstanding weekend at UAA S1 (AZ) the University of Cincinnati stepped up and gave Wallace his first college offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1865248' first='Will' last='Riley'] </strong><strong>– 6'7” / Phelps School / UPlay Canada / Wing:</strong> Riley (26.4 ppg. &amp; 4 rpg. this winter) is an extraordinarily impressive playmaker who can do it all. Of the Top 5 ranked prospects in Pennsylvania's Class of 2025, Riley is the most college ready player we have seen. This past weekend at Nike EYBL Session 1, he provided further evidence of that idea by averaging 24.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. The University of Washington decided they had seen enough and gave Riley his first official college offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Recent Commitments</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1835805' first='Kareem' last='Diaz'] </strong><strong>– 6'4” / Senior / Dobbins Tech / BW Elite / Combo Guard: </strong>Diaz (1,100+ career points) is an athletic andmulti-skilled prospect who can run at the 1 through 3 spots on offense. Thus, he can score at all three levels. His length and lateral quickness enable Diaz to be a plus defender too. During his senior campaign Diaz posted a stat line of 21 points, 5 rebounds and 2.8 steals per contest. After the 2022-23 season Diaz was a 2^nd Team All-PPL selection. Earlier this week Diaz committed to Cheyney University (D3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brent Ricketts, Jr. </strong><strong>– 6'4” / Senior / Seaford (DE) / We R1 Select 17u / Wing: </strong>Ricketts is a pick your poison baller. If a defender crowds him, Ricketts will use his filthy handles to get to the cup for a lay-in or a dunk. If a defender sags off, Ricketts will drill the 3-ball. This super athlete also thrives in transition, where he finishes fast breaks with jaw dropping slams / alley oops. This season Ricketts hung 31 points on Delmar and 27 on Lake Forest. At the end of the year, he was awarded a 1^st team All-State selection. Ricketts recently committed to Kutztown University (D2).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cedric Zellars </strong><strong>– 6'3" / Senior / Central / [program_tooltip program_id='2078705' first='Shawn' last='Warren Elite'] / Shooting Guard:</strong> One of the best two-way prospects in the Philadelphia Public League, Zellars specializes at turning stellar defense into points. He is a tenacious on ball defender and a deep understanding of team defensive concepts. On offense, Zellars can play above the rim, score off the bounce and hit mid-range jumpers. After pondering a few offers, Zellars recently committed to Immaculata University (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->