Philly HS Live S2: 5 SEPA Predictions for Saturday
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Below are five SEPA related predictions for Saturday’s action at Philly HS Live Session 2. 1) West Catholic to Continue its Winnings Ways The defending 3A state champions lost several key pieces to graduation (including floor general Adam “Budd” Clark),…
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Below are five SEPA related predictions for Saturday’s action at Philly HS Live Session 2.
1) West Catholic to Continue its Winnings Ways
The defending 3A state champions lost several key pieces to graduation (including floor general Adam “Budd” Clark), but West Catholic will still be a force in 2023-24. Combo guard Micah Waters Micah Waters 6'1" | CG West Catholic | 2025 State PA was tremendous during that state tourney. He returns to take on the role of scoring option No. 1. Super athletes Tariq Jennings Tariq Jennings 6'6" | SF West Catholic | 2024 State PA and Kingston Wheatley Kingston Wheatley 6'6" | PF West Catholic | 2026 State PA will provide wing scoring. Rising junior Isaiah Muhammad is a 3-point ace. Filling in for the departed Clark at point guard will be transfer Saaid Lee Saaid Lee 5'9" | PG West Catholic | 2025 State PA . Lee plays with pace and has excellent instincts for when to score vs. when to distribute.
2) The Zeke Staz Zeke Staz 6'7" | C Downingtown West | 2025 State PA Comeback Tour Rolls On
The 6’7”, multi-skilled rising junior missed nearly all of the 2022-23 season with a leg injury. Now that he is fully healthy, Staz is once again proving to be one of the most talented 2025 bigs in the region. Obviously with his height and length, Staz can score over defenders in close. But what catches opponents by surprise is his fluid movements and crafty dribble skills. Staz can also pop jumpers from the baseline to the mid-range to the arc. Last weekend at Philly HS Live Session 1, the big fella posted 21 points to go along with 6 boards vs. St. Joe’s of Metuchen (NJ).
3) West Philly vs. Executive Education ACS is Going to Be Off the Charts
Two highly skilled teams that push the pace. Two enthusiastic fan bases. A slew of college coaches watching. This contest has all the making of a summertime classic. West Philly has a pair of fleet footed guards who can score, distribute, and defend in Khabir Washington Khabir Washington 6'1" | CG West Philadelphia | 2026 State PA and Jayden McKie Jayden McKie 5'10" | CG West Philladelphia | 2026 State PA . Scoring wing Makel Butts Makel Butts 6'7" | SF West Philadelphia | 2026 State PA is a top ranked 2025. Brandon Williams Brandon Williams 6'4" | CG West Philladelphia | 2025 State PA and Abdrahaman Coullbaly are rising stars for West Philly. Directing the up-tempo attack for Executive is point guard Rylan Muniz. His primary option will be shooting guard Gabe Hornberger Gabe Hornberger 6'5" | SG Executive Education Academy Charter | 2025 State PA who is a walking bucket. 6’7” forward Alfred Rios Alfred Rios 6'7" | SF Executive Education ACS | 2024 State PA and stock rising 2025 Jaden Shipley will score in transition as well. When the pace does slow down some, look for 6’10” Lamine Sanoh Lamine Sanoh 6'9" | PF Executive Education ACS | 2024 State PA to impose his will on this contest.
4) Adrian Brito Adrian Brito 6'6" | PF Pocono Mountain West | 2025 State PA and KJ Coles KJ Coles 6'2" | CG Pocono Mountain West | 2026 State PA will Grab the Attention of College Coaches
This extremely talented Pocono Mt. West duo has become one of our favorite parings to watch. Adrian Brito Adrian Brito 6'6" | PF Pocono Mountain West | 2025 State PA (12.4 ppg. in 2022-23) is a traditional small forward prospect who plays with a physical edge. He can produce points in transition, with his smooth face up game or via quick post ups. Brito is a major plus player on the defensive end too. Meanwhile KJ Coles KJ Coles 6'2" | CG Pocono Mountain West | 2026 State PA (13.6 ppg.) is one of the top ranked 2026 prospects in the state. Coles possesses elite quickness and slick handles, so he can score or distribute off the bounce. As a bonus, his jump shot has logo range on it (69 threes last season). Still, the most impressive aspect of Coles’ game may be the poise and composure he plays with at such a young age.
5) Dobbins Tech Games Are Going to Draw Hordes of College Coaches
Dobbins is coming of an extremely successful 2022-23 season during which their two returning stars, combo guard Saleem Hudson and slashing wing Zach Campbell Zach Campbell 6'3" | SG Dobbins Tech | 2024 State PA , generated headlines. Last Weekend Campbell and Hudson were also outstanding performers at Philly HS Live Session 1. Now add three level scoring machine Darius Frazier Darius Frazier 6'4" | SG Germantown Friends School | 2024 State PA (transfer from Germantown Friends) to the mix. Plus, the emergence of backcourt players Samuel Thomas (2024) and rising sophomore Haneef Davis as legitimate college prospects has been a pleasant surprise. With that five-some Dobbins now has an impressive lineup that will draw eyes of college coaches from all levels.