July Live Period: Five SEPA Stock Risers
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Below is a review of five prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond) who really impressed during the first week of the July live period and thus have boosted their recruiting stock. Naeem Colston Naeem Colston 6'5" | PF Samuel Fels…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of five prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond) who really impressed during the first week of the July live period and thus have boosted their recruiting stock.
Naeem Colston Naeem Colston 6'5" | PF Samuel Fels | 2024 State PA – 6’5” / 2024 / Samuel Fels / Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs / Small Forward: Colston is a transition phenom who frequently finishes with authority. His speed, athleticism and surprisingly tight handles enable Colston to grab a defensive rebound, get downhill quickly and then score or distribute on the break. Colston can also produce points in the mid-range, around the rim and via the offensive glass. Last week, Colston’s sensational play (several double doubles) helped push MPB to their division title at the AC Jam Fest.
Bahsil Laster – 6’4″ / 2024 / Academy of New Church / NJ Scholars EYBL / Shooting Guard: After an impressive June with ANC, Laster continued to drive his recruiting stock up here is July. At the Peach Jam he turned head with his athleticism, transition scoring, defensive efforts, and all-around instincts. His 10 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals performance against Team Durant was remarkable. Laster just added an offer from Rhode Island to his growing pile.
Daniel Santaniello – 6’4″ / 2024 / Scranton Prep / NEPA Elite / Shooting Guard: This lefty can hit jumpers from any spot on the floor, but he is especially lethal as a spot-up 3-point shooter. When he is not splashing threes, Santaniello can use two or three dribbles to get to his mid-range pull-ups. After a solid showing in Atlantic City, Santaniello posted extraordinary numbers at Summer Jam Fest – 16 ppg. and 5.6 rpg.
Brandon Williams Brandon Williams 6'4" | CG West Philladelphia | 2025 State PA – 6’3” / 2025 / West Philly / BW Elite / Combo Guard: Williams’s reputation as a high percentage3-point shooter is well deserved. With his quick trigger, step back moves and logo distance range, he can drain triples from anywhere on the court. Still, so far this July it is his dribble drive skills that have captured our attention. Williams is being significantly more assertive off the bounce. He is getting into the lane for buckets or drive and kick assists. His ability to absorb contact and still convert is noteworthy.
Ian Williams Ian Williams 5'9" | PG Archbishop Carroll | 2026 State PA – 5’11” / 2026 / Archbishop Carroll / NJ Scholars EYBL / Combo Guard: Williams was an integral part of Scholars 7-1 record over the first week of July. His stellar backcourt play at Summer Jam Fest helped Scholars produce a 4-0 run and win their “Platinum Division” title. Williams is a versatile guard can beat an opponent in a slew of diverse ways – off the dribble, shooting threes, in pick-n-roll action and by pushing the rock on the fast break. He holds offers from Rider and Albany.