Spring Grassroots: SEPA 2026s To Watch in May

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of six prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania's Class of 2026 who we will be paying close attention to for the remainder of this month's grassroots circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1406768' first='Sammy' last='Jackson'] </strong><strong>– 6'5″ / Roman Catholic / NJ Scholars Elite / Combo Guard:</strong> Jackson is a polished guard prospect whose recent growth spurt now gives him a distinct height / length advantage against most defenders. In addition to draining spot up jumpers and getting to the rack for lay-ins, Jackson can now score over opponents in close or even shoot over double teams on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1454315' first='Haydn' last='Lay'] </strong><strong>– 6'5″ / East Pennsboro / Team PA-Black / Shooting Guard: </strong>Lay is a dead-eye three-point shooter with textbook mechanics and logo range. During the HG Spring Jam Fest, he knocked down spot up, transition and one dribble pull up threes as he helped Team PA to a 4-0 record at that event. Because of his length and anticipation skills, Lay is a decent shot blocker too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1888747' first='Latief' last='Lorenzano-White'] </strong><strong>– 6'4″ / John Bartram / NJ Scholars Elite / Wing: </strong>This long and athletic prospect with a monstrous wingspan possesses significant hops. That list of physical assets enables Lorenzano-White to finish breaks with rim rattling slams. In the half court he can slash to the hoop for alley-oops or catch and lay-ins. He is also effective at using the dribble to get from the mid-range to the cup for a bucket. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1454280' first='Jacob' last='Pukszyn'] </strong><strong>– 6'2" / Liberty / We R1 / Combo Guard: </strong>Pukszyn posted a breakout freshman campaign (2^nd Team All-Area; Lehigh Valley “Rookie of the Year”) and has used that momentum to help produce an outstanding spring circuit. Pukszyn's watery jumper is money from all over the floor. He can also create off the dribble for himself and teammates. At the defensive end he is a major plus player who routinely intercepts passes and picks pockets. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1576723' first='Mani' last='Sajid'] </strong><strong>– 6'3” / Plymouth Whitemarsh / Penn Warriors / Shooting Guard: </strong>Asmooth and athletic shooting guard, Sajid showed at last month's HG Spring Jam Fest that he is a legitimate 3-level scoring threat.Once Sajid has splashed a couple of threes, he will use a convincing head / ball fake, then a couple of dribble s to get into the paint for a bucket or to kick out to open shooters along the arc. His speed, instincts and creative finishing skills make Sajid a serious threat in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1890471' first='Prestin' last='Washington'] </strong><strong>– 6'1" / Penn Wood / Next Play / Combo Guard: </strong>During his inaugural high school season Washington was a rock steady, pass first ball handler for Penn Wood. Now he is using the spring grassroots circuit to show everyone he can score at all 3-levels. Still, Washington maintains his team first mentality and will frequently use his elusive handles to create for teammates. <strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->