5 SEPA September Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of five prospects form southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond) who increased their recruiting stock during fall ball events here in September.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1990926' first='Ben' last='Costello'] </strong><strong>– 6'5″ / 2024 / Devon Prep / PA Hoops Academy / Wing: </strong>Costello's ascension to a top offensive option at DP is going smoothly this fall. It is no secret that Costello own a highly accurate jump shot with range out to the arc and that he is an excellent passing “big”. But at events like the Never Forget Classic and Big 64 Showcase, Costello exhibited an improved ability to slash to the basket and score through contact. He was also getting out in transition more often where his size and strength produced impressive finishes at the rim. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Darrell Davis </strong><strong>– 5'11” / 2027 / Archbishop Carroll / Team Takeover / Combo Guard:</strong> Davis represents the rare occasion where a freshman has immediately lived up to the hype he received as an 8^th grader. Davis proved to the doubters he was the real deal at the Never Forget Classic. Davis is a high IQ point guard who rarely makes the wrong decision or commits a turnover. He can score or distribute in the open court. In the half court, Davis is a high percentage 3-point shooter and showed the ability to direct a team. His smothering on-ball defense makes him a plus player at the other end as well. Davis holds an offer from Providence. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Vaughan Martin </strong><strong>– 5'11” / 2024 / Dock Mennonite / PSB Philly / Combo Guard: </strong>The deep bag of dribble moves and ball fakes as well as the automatic 3-point shot Martin's displayed in September have increased his recruiting stock significantly. At the Big 64 event, Martin was unstoppable. Additionally, this month Martin has shown the speed to get out in transition, tremendous court awareness and a high basketball IQ. At times, Martin even flashed a physical style of play that created space for easier field goal attempts. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2047682' first='Idris' last='Rines'] </strong><strong>– 6'4” / 2025 / Upper Dublin / Philly Revolution / Power Forward: </strong>Back in June at Philly HS Live, Rines showed flashes of potential. Now this fall, Rines has improved his fitness level and displayed a significantly more aggressive mindset on offense. He can score on the low blocks, via the offensive glass and owns a feathery jumper with three-point range. Still, his high post passing skills may be his best feature. Rines was a standout performer at two of September's biggest events -- the CoBL Showcase andtheNever Forget Classic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2424034' first='Semaj' last='Stone'] – 6'2″ / 2027 / Archbishop Ryan / [program_tooltip program_id='2078682' first='K-Low' last='Elite'] / Point Guard: </strong>Stone is a long, fast point guard with creative handles and a knock down jumper. When you combine those assets with his ability to operate in pick-n-roll action and his precise passing skills, you get a 2027 with an unusually polished floor game. His breakout performances came at the Never Forget Classic. Stone followed up that event with an impressive showing at the Big 64 Showcase. AR's lineup returns five starters, but we predict Stone will earn varsity minutes this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->