Diane Mosco Shootout: Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Saturday the annual Diane Mosco Foundation Shootout will take place at Archbishop Wood High School. The schedule for Saturday will consist of six highly competitive games between some of the area's top teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a preview of the 2023 Diane Mosco Foundation Shootout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coatesville vs. St. Joe's Prep:</strong> This will be a matchup between two of the premiere 3-guard backcourts in the area. Taking the court for Coatesville be highly skilled combo guards [player_tooltip player_id='1990914' first='Dior' last='Kennedy'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1850287' first='Zuri' last='Harris'] as well as shooting guard Marquis Peoples. SJP will counter with their elite trio of [player_tooltip player_id='1197607' first='Jaron' last='McKie'], [player_tooltip player_id='1460800' first='Jordan' last='Ellerbee'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1202209' first='Jalen' last='Harper']. All six of these prospects have DI potential. <em>Tip-of is at 12:00PM.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WC Rustin vs. Bensalem:</strong> Rustin's lineup features a pair of talented 2025 guards in [player_tooltip player_id='2255163' first='Ben' last='Malley'] and Chase Hatton. Both are skilled prospects who can score in bunches. Bensalem point Guard [player_tooltip player_id='2226452' first='Antonio' last='Morris'] and shooting guard Noah Morris have led the Owls to a couple nice wins early on. Additionally, be sure to watch small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1460814' first='Jaidyn' last='Moffitt']. During the fall, he is a 6'2, 270-pound defensive lineman for Bensalem football. In the winter, Moffitt dominates on the hoops court with his unique style of physical play. <em>Tip-off is at 1:30PM.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reading vs. Imhotep Charter:</strong> The defending 6A state champion (Reading) meets the defending 5A state champ (Imhotep) in this afternoon tilt. Reading's lineup is reloaded behind the talents of slasher wing Yadiel Cruz and point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1195389' first='Nick' last='Chapman']. 2025 prospect Weshley Rosario will make major contributions too. The defending 5A state champions are still stacked with talent. They return All-State guard [player_tooltip player_id='1281786' first='Ahmad' last='Nowell'] (UConn commit), forwards [player_tooltip player_id='1477721' first='Ma'Kye' last='Taylor'] (Albany commit) and [player_tooltip player_id='1173985' first='Jeremiah' last='White'] as well as wing prospects [player_tooltip player_id='1888747' first='Latief' last='Lorenzano-White'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1406792' first='Zaahir' last='Muhammad-Gray']. 2027 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='2407095' first='Zion' last='Green'] (6'10”) is an intriguing prospect for ‘Tep. <em>Tip-off is at 3:00PM.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spring Ford vs. Neumann-Goretti:</strong> Spring Ford is the reigning PAC champions and they return the bulk of their lineup from 2022-23. Senior point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1281774' first='EJ' last='Campbell'] (offer from Rider) and junior shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1460771' first='Jacob' last='Nguyen'] (handful of DI offers) comprise one of the top guard duos in SEPA. Combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1454265' first='Lymir' last='Green'] adds an element of open court scoring that is difficult to stop. Senior forward [player_tooltip player_id='1867331' first='Tommy' last='Kelly'] possesses all the intangibles college coaches love. Neumann-Goretti's attack is directed by St. Joe's commit [player_tooltip player_id='1123910' first='Khaafiq' last='Myers']. Running with Myers is three level scoring threat [player_tooltip player_id='1411663' first='Torrey' last='Brooks'] Jr. NG's lineup also boasts wing prospects [player_tooltip player_id='1187959' first='Larenzo' last='Jerkins'] (Offer from West Chester Univ.) and [player_tooltip player_id='1188626' first='Keon' last='Mtume-Long']. <em>Tip-off is at 4:30PM.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Central York vs. Father Judge:</strong> Central York can beat an opponent in numerous ways. Wing prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1281777' first='Greg' last='Guidinger'] (handful of DI offers) is a three-level scoring phenom. Guards [player_tooltip player_id='1287319' first='Ben' last='Natal'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2047667' first='JoJo' last='Woodard'] provide additional perimeter fire power. Meanwhile, power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1271440' first='Ben' last='Rill'] is a dominating big man. Judge's roster is deep enough that they should be a contender in the PCL this season. Their guard trio of [player_tooltip player_id='1611959' first='Derrick' last='Morton-Rivera'], [player_tooltip player_id='1197608' first='Kevair' last='Kennedy'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1123891' first='Laquan' last='Byrd'] presents serious match-up issues. Each one of them can go for 20+ points on a given night. Plus, Judge has extraordinary interior prospects in [player_tooltip player_id='1460634' first='Everett' last='Barnes'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1990916' first='Anthony' last='Lilly']. <em>Tip-off is at 6:00PM.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Salesianum (DE) vs. Archbishop Wood:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1189096' first='Jalil' last='Bethea'] (our No. 1 ranked 2024 prospect; Miami commit) headlines a Wood roster that is primed for state title run. Bethea's running mate is Drexel commit [player_tooltip player_id='1483181' first='Josh' last='Reed'] who is a transition phenom. Combo-guards [player_tooltip player_id='1382983' first='Deuce' last='Maxey'], [player_tooltip player_id='1188627' first='Milan' last='Dean'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1279655' first='Michael' last='Green'] are all DI prospects too. Delaware powerhouse Salesianum features 6'5” scoring wing Kareem Thomas. <em>Tip-off is at 7:30PM.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->