SEPA Mid-May Recruiting Update…Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of the latest happenings on the southeastern Pennsylvania recruiting scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Included in this edition is a commitment from one of the top 2024 prospects in the state as well as a decision by two highly ranked 2023s.</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='1200762' first='Camden' last='Burns'] </strong><strong>– 6'1” / Junior / Springside CHA / NJ Scholars EYBL / Combo Guard:</strong> In 2022-23 Burns added 3-point range to his jump shot and thus developed into more than just a mid-range assassin. His dribble-drive to the cup game showed improvement as well. This past season Burns averaged 14 points, 3 boards and 3.5 assists per game. He is a two-time All-Inter-Ac selection who recently picked up an offer from Chestnut Hill College (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398422' first='Korey' last='Francis'] </strong><strong>– 5'8” / 8^th Grade / Bonner &amp; Prendergast / Team DPS / Point Guard:</strong> This highly sought after eighth grade floor general will take his talents to Msgr. Bonner &amp; Prendergast for high school. Francis is a super quick point man with elusive handles. He can also pop jumpers from all over the floor. Bonner's 2027 recruiting class is shaping up to be an exceptional group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1577636' first='Jermai' last='Stewart-Herring'] – 6'3” / Senior / Roman Catholic / We R1 / Combo Guard: </strong>Stewart-Herring is an elite athlete with speed and hops. Thus, he thrives on the fast break and can finish above the rim. In the half-court Stewart-Herring can score at all three levels. During the 2022-23 season he posted 14 points and 4 rebounds per night while shooting 37.5% from three. Stewart-Herring's tremendous senior season was recognized with 2^nd team All-PCL and 3^rd team 6A All-State selections. This past week he received an offer from Delaware StateUniversity.</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='1382971' first='Josh' last='Cameron'] </strong><strong>– 6'7″ / Senior / Hill School / Riverside Hawks / Wing: </strong>Cameron is a versatile athlete with considerable size who recently committed to Wesleyan University (D3). He can score the ball from the elbows, blocks and baseline. He ability to convert through contact is extremely noteworthy. Cameron is a plus defensive rebounder too. As a bonus, he does an impressive job of triggering the fast break with precise outlet passes. With his size, athleticism and lateral quickness, Cameron can defend 2 through 5.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='991390' first='Duce' last='Jackson'] </strong><strong>– 6'6″ / Senior / Collegium Charter / 610 City White / Small Forward:</strong> One of the most decorated 2023s in the area has made his college decision. Earlier this week Jackson chose to continue his basketball career at Bloomsburg University (D2). As a senior Jackson averaged 20.5 points and 9 rebounds per game. This past winter he also surpassed the 1,000-point mark and was named as a 1st Team All-Area performer. Jackson is a scoring machine who possesses the athleticism, quickness, and versatile skill set to burn at the 1 through 3 spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Justin Molen </strong><strong>– 6'6″ / Post Grad / Hill School / Riverside Hawks / Wing: </strong>Molenis a smooth shooting and athletic wing prospect who took full advantage of his postgraduate year at Hill. During the 2022-23 season he averaged 14.5 points, 5 boards and 3 assists per game. He scored a season high 29 points against West Nottingham. Molen's extraordinary season was honored with a 1^st team All-MAPL nod. This past week Molen committed to Worchester Polytechnic Institute (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1379452' first='Andrew' last='Phillips'] – 6'4” / Senior / Malvern Prep / East Coast Power / Small Forward:</strong> This past Saturday the 2022-23 Inter-Ac POY went on a visit to Lafayette College. Apparently, Phillips liked the Lafayette campus and the coaching staff a great deal because he ended up committing on the spot. The Leopards are getting a tremendous stretch-4 prospect who averaged 18.6 ppg. this past season. Phillips' high scoring game of the season was the 30-spot (4 threes) he dropped on SCHA. In addition to offensive production, Phillips is a beast on the glass, defends multiple positions and is a vocal leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213553' first='Thomas' last='Sorber'] – 6'8” / Junior / Archbishop Ryan / Team Final EYBL / Power Forward:</strong> Two weeks ago, Sorber announced on his Instagram account that he had cut his recruiting list to Providence, Georgetown, Miami, and Villanova. Earlier today he committed to Georgetown. The Hoyas are getting one of the most sought after bigs in the nation. In 2022-23 Sorber posted 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 block per game. He was a 1st Team All-PCL and 1^st Team 5A All-State selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->