5 SEPA Teams That Have impressed In October
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Below is a review of five teams from southeastern Pennsylvania that have impressed us during the first two weeks of fall ball action in October. Archbishop Carroll Many hoop heads believe this group of elite 2026s and 2027s are a…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of five teams from southeastern Pennsylvania that have impressed us during the first two weeks of fall ball action in October.
Archbishop Carroll
Many hoop heads believe this group of elite 2026s and 2027s are a year or two away from being a serious contender for the PCL title. Based on what we have witnessed this month, Carroll could be a legitimate contender this year. In the open court, this squad is unstoppable. Point guards Ian Williams Ian Williams 5'9" | PG Archbishop Carroll | 2026 State PA and Darrell Davis (2027) push the rock for buckets or to distribute. Athletic and long wing prospects Luca Foster Luca Foster 6'5" | SF Archbishop Carroll | 2026 State PA and Munir Grieg (2027) run the floor extremely well and play above the rim. Plus, in the half-court, combo-guard Nasir Ralls Nasir Ralls 6'0" | CG Archbishop Carroll | 2026 State PA is a three-level scoring machine who is a match-up nightmare.
Bonner & Prendergast
Bonner’s lineup features an absurd level of depth. As expected, small forward Touari “Deuce” Ketner Touari “Deuce” Ketner 6'7" | PF Bonner-Prendergast | 2024 State PA and combo guard Kevin Rucker Kevin Rucker 6'5" | SG Bonner-Prendergast | 2024 State PA have been tremendous of late. Ketner’s improved 3-point shooting has been a major development for Bonner’s attack. Guards Kyree Womack Kyree Womack 6'1" | PG Bonner-Prendergast | 2024 State PA and Reggie Selden, Jr. Reggie Selden, Jr. 6'2" | CG Bonner-Prendergast | 2024 State PA lead Bonner’s transition game. In the half-court both guards can create off the bounce. Last second transfer Devon Nelson has provided knock down shooting from all over the court. As a bonus, 2027s Kam Jackson Kam Jackson 5'9" | PG Bonner-Prendie | 2027 State PA and Korey Francis Korey Francis 6'2" | CG Bonner & Prendergast | 2027 State PA have performed above expectations.
Conestoga
Conestoga’s perimeter firepower has been extremely difficult to contain this month. They typically play five guards who can all drain threes and create off the dribble for themselves as well as teammates. That lineup and style of play has been a match-up nightmare for opponents. The multi-skilled Rowan Miller Rowan Miller 5'10" | PG Conestoga | 2026 State PA is their smooth primary ball handler. Running with Miller are a slew of skilled combo / shooting guards in Brendan Styer Brendan Styer 6'0" | PG Conestoga | 2024 State PA , Benjamin Robinson Benjamin Robinson 6'2" | PG Conestoga | 2025 State PA , Westin Fryberger Westin Fryberger 6'3" | SG Conestoga | 2025 PA , and Cory Hogan Cory Hogan 6'3" | SF Conestoga | 2026 State PA . In addition to their high percentage shooting, this is a high IQ group that is constantly moving off-ball to create space or open looks.
West Philly
The Speedboys’ roster contains a skilled group of returning players in shooting guard Brandon Williams Brandon Williams 6'4" | CG West Philladelphia | 2025 State PA , lefty point guard Makel Butts Makel Butts 6'7" | SF West Philadelphia | 2026 State PA and combo guard Jayden McKie Jayden McKie 5'10" | CG West Philladelphia | 2026 State PA . In 2022-23 that trio pushed West Philly to a Public League runner up finish and then deep into the PIAA state tourney. Stock rising wing Abdrahaman Coulibaly Abdrahaman Coulibaly 6'3" | SF West Philadelphia | 2024 State PA posted a fantastic summer, and that momentum has helped produce increased scoring efforts from him in October. Plus, West Philly has added transfer Umar Sabree to their fall lineup. Sabree is a multi-skilled 2024 prospect with three level scoring abilities. His speed and creative handles have also boosted West Philly’s already impressive transition game.
Wissahickon
Wizz graduated their top two scorers from 2022-23, so opponents are expecting a rebuild season. However, with talented hybrid guard Dom Vacchiano Dom Vacchiano 6'3" | SG Wissahickon | 2024 State PA leading the way, this team is significantly ahead of schedule and will surprise people. Vacchiano can drain threes and bully smaller guards. He is also a solid passer. So Vacchiano will find open teammates like high percentage 3-point shooter Brayden Ryan Brayden Ryan 6'2" | CG Wissahickon | 2024 State PA . Wing Gabe Lassiter has shown this fall that he is ready to be a major contributor as well. If Lassiter can become a legitimate second option, Wissahickon will have a solid 2023-24 season.