Post & Pivot Spring Fling: 5 Predictions

Below are five predictions for the Post & Pivot Philly Spring Fling which takes place tonight and then all-day Saturday at Jefferson University.

1) WeR1 UAA vs. NJ Scholars (15U) Will Be a Tremendous Contest

With an abundance of the top 2026 prospects in the region taking the court for this game, how can it not be a must-see event? Running the floor for Scholars will be electric combo guard RJ Smith RJ Smith 5'8" | PG Imhotep Charter | 2026 State PA , point god Ian Williams Ian Williams 5'9" | PG Archbishop Carroll | 2026 State PA and scoring wing Latief Lorenzano-White Latief Lorenzano-White 6'4" | SG Imhotep | 2026 State PA . Plus, Scholars features nationally ranked 2027 prospect, Munir Greig Munir Greig 6'0" | CG Now a 2027 | 2027 PA . On the other side, WeR1 boasts three of our top ranked 2026s in Makel Butts Makel Butts 6'7" | SF West Philadelphia | 2026 State PA , Bryce Presley Bryce Presley 6'4" | SF Germantown Academy | 2026 State PA and Malik Myatt. As a bonus, lightening quick stop-n-pop artist Khabir Washington Khabir Washington 6'1" | CG West Philadelphia | 2026 State PA plays for this WeR1 squad. Tipoff is at 7:40PM Friday night.

2) Larenzo Jerkins Larenzo Jerkins 6'5" | PF Neumann-Goretti | 2024 State PA and Jahseir Sayles Jahseir Sayles 6'6" | SF Plymouth Whitemarsh | 2024 State PA Will Put on a Show

This pair of athletic wings are posting a breakout spring with BW Elite. Jerkins was one of the top grassroots performers in April. He led BW Elite to their division title at the Pitt Jam Fest and was named 1^st Team All-HGSL for the month. Jerkins can score at all 3-levels. On defense he blocks shots and will guard 1 through 4. Sayles has been a more under the radar, but he is an ultra-talented prospect as well. Sayles is a slasher prospect with enormous length and good rim-to-rim speed. He provides scoring, rebounding and suffocating defense.   

3) PA Coalition HGSL vs. Philly Revolution (17U) is Going to Be Entertaining

Both teams can fill it up, so we expect a high scoring, crowd pleasing contest. PA Coalition owns a loaded roster that won their division title at the HG Spring Jam Fest last month. Their talented guards Dior Kennedy and Zuri Harris Zuri Harris 5'11" | CG Coatesville | 2024 State PA can get buckets off the dribble or drain threes. Shooting guard Isaac Dye Isaac Dye 6'3" | SG State College Area | 2024 State PA is one of the top 3-point shooters in the state (84 threes in 2022-23). The multi-skilled Kodi Johnson is a sleeper prospect on this squad. Philly Rev 17s are stocked with prospects who can put the ball in the bucket too. Josh Reed Josh Reed 6'3" | CG Archbishop Wood | 2024 State PA is an incredible athlete who thrives in transition. In the half court he can score from anywhere on the floor. Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy 6'4" | SG Episcopal Academy | 2024 State PA is a skilled wing who can hit threes or slash to the cup. Jaden Murray Jaden Murray 6'7" | PF Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State PA is an elite small forward. Combo guard Ron Brown III Ron Brown III 5'11" | CG SCH Academy | 2024 State PA pushes this group. Brown was a maestro during the April live period and put his name on the recruiting map. Tipoff is at 4:30PM on Saturday.

4) Reece Garvin Reece Garvin 6'3" | PG Exeter | 2024 State PA ‘s Recruiting Stock Goes Up  

Back in March, this junior’s perimeter shooting was a big reason Exeter advanced to the 5A state tournament title game. Now that Garvin is playing on grassroots ball with PMT Warriors, the up-tempo nature of the circuit will give him an opportunity to prove he can do more than just splash threes all day. Starting this weekend, Garvin will show he can also score off dribble drives, hit mid-range jumpers, and serve as a secondary ball handler. Be sure to watch Garvin’s off ball movement. It is some of the best in the region.

5) Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs 17u Posts Impressive Weekend

MPB 2024 group is a team we watched develop and gel during the 2022 spring / summer circuit. They were playing their best basketball as the July 2022 live period ended. So, we have huge expectations for them this spring/summer. Point guard Emeer Combs is filthy. He can score or distribute and is a plus defensive player. Combo guard Nate Townsend Nate Townsend 6'2" | CG Neshaminy | 2024 State PA can blow past slow footed defenders or bully smaller guards. Townsend will also drop the occasional triple. In short, he is match-up nightmare for opponents. Shooting guard Aamir Murray Aamir Murray 6'0" | SG Constitution | 2024 State PA is a walking bucket who constantly attacks the cup. 6’7” small forward Anthony Lilly is one of the best kept secrets in the region. 6’6” Derrick White and 6’4” Anthony Brown are prospects to keep an eye on as well.