Spring Grassroots: SEPA ’25s To Watch in May

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of eight prospects from the southeastern Pennsylvania's Class of 2025 that we will be paying close attention to for the remainder of this month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1867329' first='Flinn' last='Brooks'] </strong><strong>– 6'1" / Germantown Academy / Next Play / Combo Guard: </strong>Brooks is a high percentage 3-point shooter who this past winter drained 48 triples for GA. In addition to his perimeter shooting, Flinn can get points in transition. He also in an underrated facilitator off the dribble.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1867326' first='KJ' last='Carson'] </strong><strong>– 6'0” / Haverford School / PMT Warriors / Combo Guard: </strong>This speedy primary ball handler with elusive handles plays with extreme pace, yet rarely makes a mistake. Carson owns a pass first mentality. However, when his squad gets bogged down, he can flip the switch and score from all 3-levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1460781' first='Jay' last='Chiles'] </strong><strong>– 6'0” / Friends Select / BW Elite / Point Guard: </strong>During the spring 2023 grassroots circuit, Chiles has been “playing up” with Brad Wannamaker's 17u team. His outstanding play at the Pitt Jam Fest helped push BW Elite to their division title. Chiles thrives on the break, can shoot the 3-ball and his shifty dribble skills enable Chiles to get to the cup easily.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1460800' first='Jordan' last='Ellerbee'] </strong><strong>– 6'2″ / St. Joseph's Prep / NJ Scholars Elite / Combo Guard: </strong>On a roster stacked with highly rated 2025s, Ellerbee is flying under the radar.Simply put, Ellerbee is a playmaker at both ends of the floor. On offense he can knock down threes,slash to the rim for catch and lay-ins and hit mid-range jumpers. At the other end. Ellerbee is a plus player who can guard 1 through 3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saige Henderson </strong><strong>– 6'0” / Cristo Rey / Philly Revolution / Combo Guard: </strong>There is a lot to like about Henderson's multi-faceted game. He is a quick and agile prospect who can play both guard spots. Henderson excels at getting into the paint where he can produce points via lay-ins and floaters. If he elects to distribute, Henderson will hit a big with a drop pass or kick out to the arc. As a bonus, Henderson is atenacious on ball defender with a knack for turning steals / deflections into fast break points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1589405' first='Thaddeus' last='Lee'] </strong><strong>– 6'7” / Mercersburg Academy / York Ballers / Small Forward: </strong>After a breakout high school season, Lee continued to play well in April.He is another 2025 who is “playing Up” with a 17u team. Lee is a long, fleet footed athlete with significant lift. Therefore, he is a transition phenom. Lee also carves up opponents in the mid-range and in the paint. Do not let his wiry frame fool you, Lee can finish through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1202411' first='Daveyon' last='Lydner']</strong> <strong>– 6'3” / William Penn / Team Final E16 / Combo Guard:</strong> Lydner is a taller primary ball handler with long arms and a unique physicality to his game. He can blow past a defender off the dribble to score or distribute. Plus, Lydner can back down / bully a defender to get to his spots. He is solid three-point shooter as well. Lydner is also a creative passer who delivers well timed dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Junior McFadden</strong> <strong>– 6'5” / Malvern Prep / PSB Philly / Small Forward:</strong> This wiry prospect with a high motor has shown significant improvement since the end of the Malvern Prep's season. McFadden is a solid rebounder who can grab a board, outlet and then fill a lane in transition. He competes on the offensive glass and will convert through contact. His jumper is a dependable weapon all the way out to the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->