5 SEPA Teams Off To an Unexpected Fast Start
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Below is a review of five teams (presented in alphabetical order) that are off to a surprisingly fast start early in the 2023-24 season. Bensalem (7-1): Over the first three weeks of this season, the trio of Antonio Morris Antonio…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of five teams (presented in alphabetical order) that are off to a surprisingly fast start early in the 2023-24 season.
Bensalem (7-1): Over the first three weeks of this season, the trio of Antonio Morris Antonio Morris 5'11" | PG Bensalem | 2024 State PA , Noah Morris and Jaidyn Moffit have been outstanding for the Owls. Moffitt’s quick, but physical style of play reminds us of a young Charles Barkley. Bensalem has also received steady play from point guard Amir Drummond and senior Nate Cooper.
Central Bucks East (9-0): We knew that CB East had the pieces to post a solid season, but we never imagined a 9-0 start. This squad is off to a fast start behind a barrage of 3-pointers. Their senior guards Jacob Cummiskey Jacob Cummiskey 6'3" | CG Central Bucks East | 2024 State PA (1,000 point scorer), Justin DiRoberto Justin DiRoberto 6'2" | PG Central Bucks East | 2024 State PA and Dhruv Mukund have all been torching the nets from behind the arc. 2025 wing prospect Nolan Behm has been fantastic too. 6’6” forward Miles Demby has supplied rebounding and shot blocking
Faith Christian (8-1): As a team the Lions are scoring a ridiculous average of 75.2 points per contest. Senior shooting guard Tyler Forscht Tyler Forscht 6'0" | SG Faith Christian Academy | 2024 State PA has been automatic from deep. Micaiah Hughes Micaiah Hughes 6'2" | SG Faith Christian | 2025 PA has drained threes and scored off the bounce. Jagger Verbit has given this squad excellent floor general style point guard play. Mason Paul has been a plus defender who creates turnovers and then can push the rock in transition.
Lower Meron (8-0): The graduation of LM’s decorated Class of 2023 that included all-world guard Sam Brown (Penn) had many hoop heads predicting a down season for the Aces. Well, LM’s group of 2024 prospects have played tremendous team basketball and the wins keep rolling in. Senior guards Owen McCabe Owen McCabe 5'10" | CG Lower Merion | 2024 State PA , Carson Kasmer and Adam Herronkohl supply a balanced perimeter attack. Jayden Robinson Jayden Robinson 6'5" | SF Lower Merion | 2024 State PA and Justin Mebane are a pair of 6’5” wing-forwards providing impressive two-way play.
Malvern Prep (9-0): As we expected, Ryan Williams Ryan Williams 6'3" | SG Malvern Prep | 2024 State PA (Northeastern commit) is off to an impressive start. But with standout shooting guard Ryan Pegg Ryan Pegg 6'0" | SG Malvern Prep | 2024 State PA sidelined because of an injury, several other prospects have stepped up. Freshman Nick Harken Nick Harken 6'4" | SF Malvern Prep | 2027 State PA and Marvin Reed Marvin Reed 5'10" | PG Malvern Prep | 2027 State PA have been starting and making significant contributions. Bernard Blakey, Junior McFadden Junior McFadden 6'5" | PF Malvern Prep | 2025 State PA , Achilles Tucker-Turner and Ennis Udo have all had their moments as well.