Big 64 Showcase: Marquee Matchups
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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; & the Rec Center) as well as at the…
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Continue ReadingThe 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; & the Rec Center) as well as at the Glen Mills School.
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, “marquee matchups.”
West Catholic vs. Westtown: This PCL vs. FSL crossover game will be filled to the brim with college prospects. West Catholic brings to the table scoring wing Tariq Jennings Tariq Jennings 6'6" | SF West Catholic | 2024 State PA , point guard Saaid Lee Saaid Lee 5'9" | PG West Catholic | 2025 State PA , 3-point ace Isaiah Muhammad Isaiah Muhammad 6'4" | SG West Catholic | 2025 State PA and standout forward Jaden Banner Jaden Banner 6'6" | PF West Catholic | 2025 State PA . Plus, WC will get contributions from two top ranked 2026s in Kingston Wheatley Kingston Wheatley 6'6" | PF West Catholic | 2026 State PA and Jasir Tyler Jasir Tyler 5'9" | PG West Catholic | 2026 State PA . Westtown’s roster boasts talented guards Jayden Kelsey Jayden Kelsey 6'6" | CG Westtown School | 2025 State PA and Jayden Forsythe Jayden Forsythe 6'4" | CG Westtown School | 2025 State #144 Nation PA . Both can score or distribute, and both already hold DI offers. On the wing for the Moose is Lafayette commit Malik Rasul Malik Rasul 6'8" | PF Westtown School | 2024 State PA . 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. Tipoff is Saturday at 11:00AM at WCU-Rec Center
George School vs. St. Joe’s Prep: Thanks to graduation, Christian 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 Luke Bevilacqua Luke Bevilacqua 6'10" | C George School | 2025 State #68 Nation PA (multiple DI offers). Running with Bevilacqua will be shooting guard Luke Melniczak Luke Melniczak 6'2" | CG George School | 2025 State PA , forward Kasey Fleming Kasey Fleming 6'3" | SG George | 2026 State PA , and combo guard Brady Tilton Brady Tilton 6'0" | CG George | 2026 State PA . SJP’s Class of 2025 is absolutely stacked. Leading the way is the guard trio of Jaron McKie Jaron McKie 6'2" | SG St. Joseph's Prep | 2025 State #74 Nation PA , Jordan Ellerbee Jordan Ellerbee 6'2" | CG St. Joseph’s Prep | 2025 State PA and Olin Chamberlin. Senior Jalen Harper Jalen Harper 6'4" | PG St. Joseph’s Prep | 2024 State PA is a scoring wing generating DI interest. SJP shooting guard Matthew Gorman is one of the most underrated 2024s in the area. Tipoff is Saturday at 1:00PM at WCU-Rec Center
Plymouth Whitemarsh vs. Unionville: 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 Jaden Colzie Jaden Colzie 6'0" | PG Plymouth Whitemarsh | 2024 State PA and transition phenom Jahseir Sayles Jahseir Sayles 6'6" | SF Plymouth Whitemarsh | 2024 State PA from last year’s title team. Now add in high percentage shooting guard Mani Sajid Mani Sajid 6'3" | SG Plymouth Whitemarsh | 2026 State PA 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 James Brenner James Brenner 6'5" | SG Unionville | 2026 State PA . 2023-24 should be another winning season for Unionville and all three of those guys will play at the next level. Tipoff is Saturday at 1:00PM at WCU-Rec Center.
Spring-Ford vs. Father Judge: The dynamic backcourt of EJ Campbell EJ Campbell 6'0" | CG Spring Ford | 2024 State PA (13 ppg.) and Jacob Nguyen Jacob Nguyen 6'3" | SG Spring Ford | 2025 State PA (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 Tommy Kelly Tommy Kelly 6'4" | SF Spring Ford | 2025 State PA provides a much overlooked interior scoring presence for SF. Oben Mokonchu Oben Mokonchu 6'6" | C Spring Ford | 2026 State PA is a 2026 to watch for this team. Father Judge is led by its multi-skilled guard group that includes Derrick Morton-Rivera Derrick Morton-Rivera 6'4" | SG Father Judge | 2026 State PA , Laquan Byrd Laquan Byrd 6'3" | SF Father Judge | 2024 State PA , Kiev Rucker Kiev Rucker 6'2" | SF Father Judge | 2025 State PA and Kevair Kennedy Kevair Kennedy 6'1" | PG Father Judge | 2025 State PA . However, it will be extremely interesting to witness how the addition of 6’9” forward Everett Barnes Everett Barnes 6'9" | C Father Judge | 2025 State PA (transfer from NJ) changes FJ’s offensive attack in 2023-24. Tipoff is Sunday at 9:00AM at WCU-Hollinger
West Chester Henderson vs. Friends Select: Skilled power forward Nelson Lamizana Nelson Lamizana 6'9" | PF West Chester Henderson | 2024 State PA 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 Nyle Ralph-Beyer Nyle Ralph-Beyer 6'4" | SG West Chester Henderson | 2024 State PA (Sacred Heart commit) and bucket getting combo guard Connor Fleet Connor Fleet 6'0" | CG West Chester Henderson | 2024 State PA . 2025 guard prospect Henry Person Henry Person 6'5" | CG Great Valley | 2026 State PA 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 Devin Booker Devin Booker 6'5" | SF Cristo Rey Philadelphia | 2025 State #347 Nation PA , elusive point guard Jalen Chiles Jalen Chiles 6'1" | PG Friends Select | 2025 State PA and automatic shooting guard Isaiah Marshall Isaiah Marshall 6'2" | CG Friends Select | 2025 State PA are the headliners. Combo guard LaRon Smith LaRon Smith 5'9" | CG Friends Select | 2026 State PA will step into the spotlight this year. Power forward Nigel Adamson Nigel Adamson 6'8" | PF Cristo Rey Philadelphia | 2026 State PA was a nice pickup via transfer. Tipoff is Sunday at 10:00AM at WCU-Rec Center.