Spring Grassroots: Top 10 SEPA 17u Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With four weeks of the spring 2023 grassroots circuit under our belts, it is time to assemble and reveal the first edition of our Top 10 rankings for southeastern Pennsylvania's 17u grassroots teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL:</strong> After going 4-0 this past weekend at Nike EYBL Session 2, TF has run their EYBL circuit record to 7-1. They have also posted a 5-1 record at non-EYBL events (Made Hoops East Warmup; Gym Rat Live). Point god [player_tooltip player_id='1116063' first='Robert' last='Wright III'], combo guard extraordinaire [player_tooltip player_id='1281786' first='Ahmad' last='Nowell'], 3-point ace [player_tooltip player_id='1189096' first='Jalil' last='Bethea'] and big man [player_tooltip player_id='1213553' first='Thomas' last='Sorber'] lead this talented roster. [player_tooltip player_id='1123886' first='Amir' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1123885' first='Nick' last='Coval'] have made significant contributions as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Philly Revolution HGSL:</strong> Revolution 17u has racked up an 11-3 record in April. Included in that impressive stretch of play was a division championship at the Pitt Jam Fest. [player_tooltip player_id='1483181' first='Josh' last='Reed'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1188249' first='Kevin' last='McCarthy'] have played at their usual elite level. However, a couple “under the radar” players have really shined for this squad too. Among that group of prospects are [player_tooltip player_id='1123911' first='Ron' last='Brown III'], Connor Taddei and [player_tooltip player_id='1477717' first='Rocco' last='Morabito']. [player_tooltip player_id='1173991' first='Jaden' last='Murray'] has been excellent as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Brad Wanamaker Elite:</strong> Behind the ridiculous play of super wing [player_tooltip player_id='1187959' first='Larenzo' last='Jerkins'], this BW Elite team (8-3 overall) captured their division title at the Pitt Jam Fest. Providing major support for Jerkins has been floor general [player_tooltip player_id='1116013' first='Jaden' last='Colzie'], scoring point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1460781' first='Jay' last='Chiles'] (2025 playing up), shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1123891' first='Laquan' last='Byrd'] and wing [player_tooltip player_id='1589161' first='Jahseir' last='Sayles']. Saleem Hudson and Max Portnoy are two skilled prospects to watch on this roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.</strong> <strong>York Ballers HGSL:</strong> This squad quietly assembled a solid April (8-8 overall) against a brutal slate of opponents. Guard [player_tooltip player_id='1477725' first='Carter' last='Horst'] and wing [player_tooltip player_id='1589405' first='Thaddeus' last='Lee'] (2025 “playing up”) have played outstanding basketball. Power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1990912' first='Elijah' last='Espinosa'] produced a breakout stretch that put his name firmly on the recruiting map. Another prospect on this roster who posted a breakout first live period was versatile wing [player_tooltip player_id='1188240' first='Tzuriel' last='Ogunnaike']. Sebastian Henson is a talented guard prospect to keep an eye on as the spring/summer circuit moves along.     </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.[program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] HGSL:</strong> Rumors circulated back in late February that ECP had assembled a loaded roster for their 17u HGSL team. Those rumors turned out to be true. Top uncommitted 2023 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1379452' first='Andrew' last='Phillips'], elite point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1187956' first='Aasim' last='Burton'], combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1173986' first='Fazl' last='Oshodi'] and wing [player_tooltip player_id='1589269' first='Nyle' last='Ralph-Beyer'] are on this roster. So are [player_tooltip player_id='1589404' first='Connor' last='Fleet'], [player_tooltip player_id='1848631' first='Alasan' last='Njie-Morgan'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2028258' first='Matt' last='McCarthy'] (highly ranked Delaware prospect). This group is 12-6 overall and recently went 3-1 at the Pitt Jam Fest, losing in their division championship game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] UAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. We R1 UAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8. [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] Red HGSL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9. PA Coalition &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10. [program_tooltip program_id='2078682' first='K-Low' last='Elite'] 3SSB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others receiving consideration:</strong> PA Hoops Academy; NEPA Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->