Philly Live Session II Saturday Standouts
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TJ Robinson NJ #4 SG #3 HEIGHT 6'3" POS SG CLASS 2024 View Profile TJ Robinson Instagram Twitter State: New Jersey School: Immaculate Conception Club: NJ Scholars TJ Robinson (Immaculate Conception): Louisville commit TJ Robinson showed exactly why he’s one of the…
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Continue ReadingTJ Robinson (Immaculate Conception): Louisville commit TJ Robinson showed exactly why he’s one of the best lead guards in the country with his ability to effortlessly score the ball. The lefty guard gets downhill with ease, utilizing his herky-jerky ball handling and quick change of pace. Robinson displayed some elite playmaking once he reached the second line of defense. His decision making in the lane was superb as he displayed elite court vision looking for weak side lobs and utilizing hang lays to finish over taller defenders. In the event Robinson was unable to get all the way to the rim, he was adept at stopping on the dime for short pull-up jumpers in the lane where he cashed in.
Olin Chamberlain Olin Chamberlain 6’0″ | PG St Joseph’s Prep | 2025 State PA (St. Joe’s Prep): 2025 guard Olin Chamberlain Olin Chamberlain 6’0″ | PG St Joseph’s Prep | 2025 State PA had an impressive showing at Philly Live session II. Chamberlain was constantly applying pressure on the defense, probing and looking for creases to attack the paint. A steady decision maker who quickly analyzed the defense and made the correct reads. He excelled as a pick and roll maestro, finding the big rolling hard to the rim, or shooters in the opposite corner when help defenders dig in the lane. Chamberlain rarely turned the ball over and came through big in the clutch, sinking game-sealing free throws.
Jaron Mckie (St. Joe’s Prep): Jaron Mckie was very effective as a secondary playmaker and off-ball scorer. Mckie’s shotmaking and shooting on the move was essential in St. Joe’s success during Philly Live. Mckie shot the ball exceptionally well off of curls and pin-down actions. His shot making off the catch allowed him to attack close-outs with poise and finish well using some subtle athleticism. He was comfortable in the lane and garnered plenty of opportunities at the free throw line. It’s evident that Mckie has a natural feel as a scorer and will continue to hone his ability to score the ball at a high level.
Peyton Seals (Ramapo): 2024 guard Peyton Seals was very effective with his methodical play style and high IQ playmaking. His positional size as a lead guard helps him make plays in the lane and see over defenders to get his teammates involved. He used his body to disengage defenders and finish in the lane. His ability to attack downhill opened up his perimeter shot making, causing defenders to give him a step. The Princeton University commit had a solid showing and is one of the more underrated guards in the class of 2024.
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Amir Williams Amir Williams 6’6″ | SF Neuman-Goretti | 2024 State PA (Neumann Goretti): 2024 wing Amir Williams Amir Williams 6’6″ | SF Neuman-Goretti | 2024 State PA excelled with his three and D play-style. Williams’ defensive prowess was on full display with his ability to guard multiple positions. Williams’ excelled when acting as a floor spacer, connecting on multiple corner threes. His length was very disruptive on the defensive end, and he made timely baskets to help NG stay competitive. Williams has recently received offers from Hofstra, Buffalo, NJIT, and Delaware State.
Kevin Rucker Kevin Rucker 6’5″ | SG Bonner-Prendergast | 2024 State PA Jr. (Mosignor Bonner & Archbishop Pendergast Catholic): Kevin Rucker Kevin Rucker 6’5″ | SG Bonner-Prendergast | 2024 State PA Jr. was very effective as a tw0-way wing. The wiry wing used his lateral quickness and athleticism to keep drivers out the paint and also act as a rim protector, recovering on plays to deter layups at the basket. Offensively his downhill shot creation helped him score off the bounce, utilizing soft touch on mid-range pull-ups or getting all the way to the rim and using his explosiveness to finish with emphatic dunks. He also crashed the glass from the guard position with intensity, closing defensive possessions with big rebounds.
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Nick Coval Nick Coval 6’1″ | CG Parkland | 2024 State PA (Parkland): Nick Coval Nick Coval 6’1″ | CG Parkland | 2024 State PA was very impressive during Philly Live Session II. His deceptive quickness allowed him to be a walking paint touch. Coval gets downhill in a hurry and makes great reads once he gets in the lane. His multi-level scoring was on full effect, lighting it up from deep and showcasing a polished mid-range game. Coval also displayed some high-level IQ as an off-ball cutter, running off stagger screens and cutting off curls to get open looks. He also displayed some sneaky athleticism and fast end to end speed when playing in transition. Coral has recently seen his recruitment take a huge leap, recently earning offers from Hofstra, Vermont, andTowson,