SEPA Class of 2024 Sleepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this week, Prep Hoops presented a series highlighting the<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/03/the-biggest-senior-sleeper-from-all-50-states/"> biggest senior sleeper prospect in all 50 states</a>. In that post, [player_tooltip player_id='1176360' first='Muhsin' last='Muhammad'] from Friends Central was profiled as the most talented 2024 prospect in Pennsylvania being slept on by college coaches.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we want to turn the spotlight on additional prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who are not receiving the attention / offers they deserve from programs at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who despite impressing us multiple times, are somehow still being slept on by college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195389' first='Nick' last='Chapman'] </strong><strong>– 6'2” / Reading / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] Red / Combo Guard:</strong> Chapman is an elite defender who also contributed 10.7 points per contest. Chapman's two-way skills earned him 1^st Team All-Berks Conference honors. His primary method of producing points comes from turning steals into easy baskets. However, in the half-court Chapman can lace jumpers from all over the court and blow past defenders off the dribble. Plus, Chapman can use the bounce to facilitate for teammates. He scored a season high 21 points vs. 6A powerhouse Central York. Chapman posted 16 points in the 6A state tourney semifinals as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1990925' first='Darrius' last='Gaeta'] </strong><strong>– 6'1” / Northeast / Team DPS / Combo Guard:</strong> Gaeta assembled a monster senior campaign that landed him on the 1^st Team All-Philadelphia Public League squad. His combination of speed, athleticism, skills, and a solid fame make Gaeta a unique guard prospect. He can beat opponents in so many ways. Gaeta can get buckets off the dribble, drain threes as well as mid-range jumpers and score in transition. He can also play bully ball against smaller guards. Hoop heads are still talking about his 29-point (4 threes) performance versus Engineering &amp; Sciences. Gaeta owns excellent court vision and an unselfish mindset, so he will facilitate for teammates too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1202209' first='Jalen' last='Harper'] </strong><strong>– 6'4” / St. Joe's Prep / [program_tooltip program_id='2078682' first='K-Low' last='Elite'] / Wing:</strong> For two years now, Harper has impressed us with his athleticism, three level scoring abilities and high IQ. He is a walking bucket with the skills to score in transition or in the half-court against any defensive scheme. In 2023-24 Harper averaged 11.4 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists per game. He shot 37% from behind the arc. As a nice bonus, Harper is a menacing defender with excellent lateral movement and quick hands. Thus, he generates a host of steals and deflections every game. Harper is also a fierce rebounder at both ends. His well-rounded skill set, and outstanding stat line earned Harper 2^nd Team All-PCL honors after his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2229035' first='Erik' last='Oliver-Bush'] </strong><strong>– 6'4” / Mercersburg Academy / [program_tooltip program_id='2078682' first='K-Low' last='Elite'] / Shooting Guard</strong>: In 2022-23 Oliver-Bush averaged 8 points to along with 5 rebounds per contest as a starter for Roman Catholic. During the 2023-24 season at Mercersburg, he doubled his scoring output to 16.7 ppg. Oliver-Bush is a skilled, long, and athletic prospect who destroys opponents on the fast break. His ability to finish through contact is extremely noteworthy. In the half-court, Oliver-Bush is a respectable 3-point shooter, can slash to the rim for a catch and lay-in, and work the offensive glass for points. Even with his extensive scoring skills, Oliver-Bush will not force ill-advised shots. Instead, he will move the ball to an open teammate for an easier look. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Other Class of 2024 Sleepers</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kevin Addison – 6'4″ / 2024 / Cheltenham / Shooting Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1477751' first='Emeer' last='Coombs'] – 5'9″ / Neshaminy / Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs / Point Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1850322' first='Jeremiah' last='Lee'] – 6'3″ / Abington / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] Select / Shooting Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123894' first='Jayden' last='Robinson'] – 6'5″ / Lower Merion / Dboyz / Small Forward</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1850279' first='Lamine' last='Sanoh'] – 6'10” / Executive Education ACS / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] Red / Center</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1589161' first='Jahseir' last='Sayles'] – 6'6″ / 2024 / Plymouth Whitemarsh / BW Elite / Win</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188232' first='Zaire' last='Smaltz'] – 6'6″ / Parkland / Explosion BA / Shooting Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2322849' first='Jayden' last='Thomas'] – 6'3” / Parkland / Combo Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->