PAISAA Semifinals Preview
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Below is a preview of the PAISAA state tournament semifinal games taking place later today. Academy of the New Church (4) at Phelps School (1): ANC is fresh off capturing the Friends League Championship and the Lions are hungry for…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a preview of the PAISAA state tournament semifinal games taking place later today.
Academy of the New Church (4) at Phelps School (1): ANC is fresh off capturing the Friends League Championship and the Lions are hungry for more hardware. They are led by scoring guard Bahsil Laster Bahsil Laster 6'5" | PG Academy of New Church | 2024 State PA (several DI offers) who is one of the top uncommitted seniors in the region. On the perimeter Laster is joined by the talented guard duo of Dior Carter Dior Carter 6'3" | SF Academy of the New Church | 2026 State PA and Tobe Nwobu, Jr. Tobe Nwobu, Jr. 6'1" | PG Academy of the New Church | 2026 State PA On the interior ANC (22-4) has a pair of talented, 6’5” forwards in Ryan Warren Ryan Warren 6'5" | PF Academy of New Church | 2026 State PA and Caleb Alston-Nelson Caleb Alston-Nelson 6'7" | PF Academy of New Church | 2025 State PA . Plus, 2026 prospect Cameron Smith Cameron Smith 6'7" | PF Academy Of New Church | 2026 State PA (6’6”) has come on strong in recent weeks. The Phelps lineup boasts future NBA player Will Riley Will Riley 6'7" | SF Phelps School | 2025 State #29 Nation PA as well as a slew of DI college prospects. Riley is our No. 1 ranked 2025 prospect and was just selected as the MVP of the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders Showcase. Additionally for Phelps (18-13) college coaches will need to watch hybrid-forward prospect Onyx Nnani Onyx Nnani 6'8" | PF Phelps School | 2025 State PA , center Justin Houser Justin Houser 7'0" | C Phelps School | 2025 State PA , combo guard Jacob Hudson Jacob Hudson 6'3" | CG Phelps School | 2024 State PA and small forward Kodi Johnson Kodi Johnson 6'6" | SF Phelps School | 2025 State PA . Tipoff is at 4:00PM
Westtown School (11) at Perkiomen School (2): Westtown (16-7) is headlined by multi-skilled guard Cameron Wallace Cameron Wallace 6'5" | SF Westtown School | 2025 State PA who poured in 26 points in their PAISAA quarterfinal win over Penn Charter. Wallace is widely considered an elite 2025 prospect. Athletic wing Daveyon Lydner Daveyon Lydner 6'2" | CG Westtown School | 2025 State PA (several DI offers) and hybrid forward Malik Rasul Malik Rasul 6'8" | PF Westtown School | 2024 State PA (Lafayette commit) provide length, athleticism, and scoring. Versatile guards Jahmare Memphis Jahmare Memphis 5'10" | PG Westtown School | 2025 State PA and Jayden Forsythe Jayden Forsythe 6'4" | CG Westtown School | 2025 State #144 Nation PA have been tremendous this season. Of late, 2027 prospect Wilson Udo has provided a nice spark off the bench. Perkiomen runs a dynamic three guard lineup of Gabe Tanner, KJ Cochran KJ Cochran 6'3" | CG Perkiomen | 2025 State #111 Nation PA (handful of DI offers), and Alex Zakheim Alex Zakheim 6'1" | CG Perkiomen School | 2024 State PA . Each one of them can torch the nets for 20+ points on a given night. Hybrid-forward Macon Emory Macon Emory 6'7" | SF Perkiomen School | 2024 State PA (Delaware commit) is a match-up nightmare for opponents. On the interior, 7-footer Alfredo Addesa Alfredo Addesa 6'10" | PF Perkiomen School | 2024 State PA is a force because of his great footwork and shooting touch. Tipoff is at 5:00PM