Peach Jam: SEPA Prospect Update
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Day 3 at the Peach Jam EYBL tournament (Augusta, SC) is a wrap for squads from southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond). So, we thought now was a good time to take a quick look at how things are going for local…
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Continue ReadingDay 3 at the Peach Jam EYBL tournament (Augusta, SC) is a wrap for squads from southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond).
So, we thought now was a good time to take a quick look at how things are going for local prospects down at the 2023 Peach Jam.
Team Final EYBL
The only Pennsylvania based 17u squad to qualify for the Peach Jam has run their record to 3-0…
- Jalil Bethea Jalil Bethea 6'4" | SG Archbishop Wood | 2024 State #5 Nation PA is averaging 21 points and 4 rebounds per game while shooting an absurd 53% from deep. Bethea notched 31 points against New Heights Lightning (NY).
- Ahmad Nowell Ahmad Nowell 6'0" | PG Imhotep Charter | 2024 State #36 Nation PA is statistically the second-best distributor at the Peach Jam with 7 apg. Nowell handed out 9 dimes vs. Team CP3. He is also posting 10 ppg.
- James Moore (Harrisburg, PA native / Mt. Zion Prep) has been outstanding – 10 points & 6.6 rebounds per contest.
- Philadelphia native and Baylor commit Robert Wright III (Montverde Academy in FL) continues to play at a ridiculous level – 19 ppg. and 5 rpg., to go along with 61% shooting from deep.
- Thomas Sorber Thomas Sorber 6'9" | C Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State #58 Nation PA (Georgetown commit) has also been a key contributor — 11 points and 6.6 boards per.
NJ Scholars EYBL
The Scholars 17u team (1-2) contains several talented SEPA prospects, but two have really stood out at the Peach Jam:
- Khaafiq Myers Khaafiq Myers 5'10" | PG Neumann-Goretti | 2024 State PA is averaging 10.6 ppg. and scored 23 against Drive Nation.
- Bahsil Laster has been good for 8 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds per game.
Other Notable SEPA Prospects:
- Christian Bliss (PSA Cardinals EYBL) has registered 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 dimes and 3 steals per game. His PSA Cardinals EYBL squad is 1-1.
- Meleek Thomas Meleek Thomas 6'4" | CG Lincoln Park | 2025 State #5 Nation PA (New Heights Lightning EYBL) is posting 17 points, 6 boards and 3.6 assists per game. Thomas recorded an impressive 23 / 7 / 5 vs. JL3.
- Will Riley Will Riley 6'7" | SF Phelps School | 2025 State #29 Nation PA (U-Play Canada) poured in 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds against PSA Cardinals (NY).
- Drew Corrao Drew Corrao 6'9" | PF Archbishop Carroll | 2026 State PA (PSA Cardinals E15) is putting up a respectable 11 ppg.
- Jayden Forsythe Jayden Forsythe 6'4" | CG Westtown School | 2025 State #144 Nation PA (New Heights Lightning E16) notched 11 points (3 triples) and 4 rebs vs. Mokan Elite (KS).