Big 64 Showcase: Marquee Matchups

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Big 64 Showcase will feature 130 teams from all over the Mid-Atlantic region. This year's event will be staged at three gyms on West Chester University's campus (Sturzebecker; Hollinger; &amp; the Rec Center) as well as at the Glen Mills School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is our preview of five “Big 64” games that will feature a slew of division one prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania. Thus, we have deemed these contests, <em>“marquee matchups</em>.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Catholic vs. Westtown:</strong> This PCL vs. FSL crossover game will be filled to the brim with college prospects. West Catholic brings to the table scoring wing [player_tooltip player_id='1990915' first='Tariq' last='Jennings'], point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1486773' first='Saaid' last='Lee'], 3-point ace [player_tooltip player_id='2047551' first='Isaiah' last='Muhammad'] and standout forward [player_tooltip player_id='1601176' first='Jaden' last='Banner']. Plus, WC will get contributions from two top ranked 2026s in [player_tooltip player_id='1576722' first='Kingston' last='Wheatley'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1888850' first='Jasir' last='Tyler']. Westtown's roster boasts talented guards [player_tooltip player_id='1369805' first='Jayden' last='Kelsey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1484307' first='Jayden' last='Forsythe']. Both can score or distribute, and both already hold DI offers. On the wing for the Moose is Lafayette commit [player_tooltip player_id='1477774' first='Malik' last='Rasul']. He is a polished player can score at all three levels. Plus, we may get our first look at 6'6” forward prospect Eb Ehigie who is from Ireland and just joined the ‘Town squad this year. <em>Tipoff is Saturday at 11:00AM at WCU-Rec Center</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>George School vs. St. Joe's Prep:</strong> Thanks to graduation, [player_tooltip player_id='1285466' first='Christian' last='Bliss'] leaving early for UVA and a couple incoming transfers, the GS lineup will have several changes this fall. But one thing remains constant, the presence of outstanding big man [player_tooltip player_id='1153953' first='Luke' last='Bevilacqua'] (multiple DI offers). Running with Bevilacqua will be shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1865350' first='Luke' last='Melniczak'], forward [player_tooltip player_id='1188624' first='Kasey' last='Fleming'], and combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1890472' first='Brady' last='Tilton']. SJP's Class of 2025 is absolutely stacked. Leading the way is the guard trio of [player_tooltip player_id='1197607' first='Jaron' last='McKie'], [player_tooltip player_id='1460800' first='Jordan' last='Ellerbee'] and Olin Chamberlin. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1202209' first='Jalen' last='Harper'] is a scoring wing generating DI interest. SJP shooting guard Matthew Gorman is one of the most underrated 2024s in the area. <em>Tipoff is Saturday at 1:00PM at WCU-Rec Center</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Plymouth Whitemarsh vs. Unionville:</strong> This contest is a matchup between two of 2022-23's top District 1 teams. “P-Dub” (District 1-6A champs) returns elite floor general [player_tooltip player_id='1116013' first='Jaden' last='Colzie'] and transition phenom [player_tooltip player_id='1589161' first='Jahseir' last='Sayles'] from last year's title team. Now add in high percentage shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1576723' first='Mani' last='Sajid'] and you have trio of dangerous weapons. Last year Unionville was the District 1-5A runner. The ‘Ville returns their talented core of combo guard James Anderson, shooting guard Charlie Kammeier and stretch-4 [player_tooltip player_id='1493066' first='James' last='Brenner']. 2023-24 should be another winning season for Unionville and all three of those guys will play at the next level. <em>Tipoff is Saturday at 1:00PM at WCU-Rec Center.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spring-Ford vs. Father Judge:</strong> The dynamic backcourt of [player_tooltip player_id='1281774' first='EJ' last='Campbell'] (13 ppg.) and [player_tooltip player_id='1460771' first='Jacob' last='Nguyen'] (16 ppg.) return from their magical 2022-23 season (23 wins; PAC Champs; District 1-6A runner ups). Both are receiving significant interest from DI programs. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1867331' first='Tommy' last='Kelly'] provides a much overlooked interior scoring presence for SF. [player_tooltip player_id='1454268' first='Oben' last='Mokonchu'] is a 2026 to watch for this team. Father Judge is led by its multi-skilled guard group that includes [player_tooltip player_id='1611959' first='Derrick' last='Morton-Rivera'], [player_tooltip player_id='1123891' first='Laquan' last='Byrd'], [player_tooltip player_id='1188649' first='Kiev' last='Rucker'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1197608' first='Kevair' last='Kennedy']. However, it will be extremely interesting to witness how the addition of 6'9” forward [player_tooltip player_id='1460634' first='Everett' last='Barnes'] (transfer from NJ) changes FJ's offensive attack in 2023-24. <em>Tipoff is Sunday at 9:00AM at WCU-Hollinger</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Chester Henderson vs. Friends Select:</strong> Skilled power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1118630' first='Nelson' last='Lamizana'] has returned to Henderson after one year at Bonner-Prendergast. His interior presence will bolster a lineup that has outstanding prospects on the perimeter in wing [player_tooltip player_id='1589269' first='Nyle' last='Ralph-Beyer'] (Sacred Heart commit) and bucket getting combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1589404' first='Connor' last='Fleet']. 2025 guard prospect [player_tooltip player_id='2247399' first='Henry' last='Person'] should make contributions for Henderson as well. The Friends Select roster brings back a host of starters and contributors from their historic 2022-23 season (PJAC champs). Elite wing [player_tooltip player_id='1187931' first='Devin' last='Booker'], elusive point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1460781' first='Jay' last='Chiles'] and automatic shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1865291' first='Isaiah' last='Marshall'] are the headliners. Combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1890475' first='LaRon' last='Smith'] will step into the spotlight this year. Power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1460808' first='Nigel' last='Adamson'] was a nice pickup via transfer. <em>Tipoff is Sunday at 10:00AM at WCU-Rec Center.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->