District 3 Prospects to Watch: 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Central York's 6'6 wing [player_tooltip player_id='1281777' first='Greg' last='Guidinger'] wears the crown as the top senior in the area. But there are many more prospects who fans and college coaches should keep an eye on this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1848625' first='Mason' last='Blazer'] | G 6'5 Middletown </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blue Raiders big guard is a hooper. Blazer isn't afraid to let it fly from three, especially with his pull-up game. He can also do the same in the mid-range. His jumper sets up his passing which he does with some flare. Blazer can score in bunches, but he competes on defense too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Julian Lownes | Central Dauphin East </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An aggressive defender, Lownes likes to force turnovers so he can get out in transition. But whether he's on a fastbreak or has a wide open lane in the halfcourt, he's going to try and punch it on someone. His strong finishes are balanced by his ability to finish with craft on either side of the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2383207' first='Malik' last='Osumanu'] | F 6'5 Reading </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Osumanu is agile and flexible as a defender. He can sit in a stance out on the perimeter and/or flip his hips to make rotations. Osumanu also has the bounce to block shots or finish above the rim on offense. His energy on both ends makes him an effective rebounder as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2226362' first='Kevin' last='Saenz'] | G 6'4 Exeter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Exeter reached the 5A state title game with a huge lift from Saenz. His skill attacking off-the-bounce and off-the-catch are both potent. He's dynamic enough to sprint into a three off a pindown or use his handle to get to the paint on his own. He's definitely a sleeper for D1 programs to get eyes on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2322743' first='Jaydon' last='Smith'] | G 6'5 Carlisle </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile perimeter player, Smith will fill up the stat sheet if you let him. He has the physical tools to rack up rebounds, steals, and blocks. Used to running the show, he can create for himself and score from multiple spots inside the arc. The 6'5 guard is at his best when he's balancing his shot-creation with playmaking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2294532' first='Eli' last='Sterling'] | G 6'2 Greencastle-Antrim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lefty guard plays with great pace. Whether he's setting up his teammate or about to blow by defenders, Sterling explodes in &amp; out of his dribble combos. Then he can vary his stride length to cut back or turn the corner on his man. Sterling also uses that pace to get to his step-back jumpers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yadiel Cruz | G/W 6'3 Reading </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1990912' first='Elijah' last='Espinosa'] | F/C 6'8 Red Land </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850267' first='Reece' last='Garvin'] | Exeter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Krisshon Giles | G 5'10 Harrisburg </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1477725' first='Carter' last='Horst'] | G 6'1 Warwick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2229823' first='Josh' last='McKoy'] | Berks Catholic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CJ Nadzam | F/C 6'5 Trinity </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2240567' first='Ethan' last='Wolgemuth'] | C 6'7 Chambersburg </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shawn Wright | F 6'4 Central Dauphin </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Follow me on Twitter/IG @ CGraham_Sports</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->