Updated 2024 Rankings: SEPA New Names to Know
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On Thursday we published our updated Class of 2024 prospect rankings. By now you are familiar with the prospects at the top of our rankings like shooting guard Jalil Bethea Jalil Bethea 6'4" | SG Archbishop Wood | 2024 State…
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Continue ReadingOn Thursday we published our updated Class of 2024 prospect rankings. By now you are familiar with the prospects at the top of our rankings like shooting guard Jalil Bethea Jalil Bethea 6'4" | SG Archbishop Wood | 2024 State #5 Nation PA (Miami commit); combo guard Ahmad Nowell Ahmad Nowell 6'0" | PG Imhotep Charter | 2024 State #36 Nation PA (UConn commit) and power forward Thomas Sorber Thomas Sorber 6'9" | C Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State #58 Nation PA (Georgetown commit).
Today we will dig deeper into the Pennsylvania Class of 2024 rankings and review five players who used the 2023-24 high school season to impress us and break into our 2024 rankings for the first time.
Below is a review of “new” southeastern Pennsylvania prospects who made their 2024 rankings debut in our latest update.
#227… Luke Keppel Luke Keppel 6'1" | CG Whitehall | 2024 State PA – 6’1” / Whitehall / PA Coalition / Combo Guard: In his senior campaign, this DeSales University (D3) commit pushed Whitehall to a District 11-5A runner up finish and the 2nd Round of states. Keppel (15 ppg.) is a highly accurate 3-point shooter who drained 47 triples on this season. Keppel’s high scoring game this winter was a 28-point (4 threes) effort in a win over East Stroudsburg North. He also recorded 23 points (2 triples) and 7 rebounds against Abington Heights in the 2nd Round of the 5A state tourney. When he is not knocking down treys, Keppel is a threat to create off the dribble for himself and teammates.
#249… Malik Osumanu Malik Osumanu 6'5" | PF Reading | 2024 State PA – 6’5” / Reading / Team Final Red / Power Forward: Osumanu served as the all-important “glue guy” for Reading this season. He averaged 6 points per game, frequently pulled down double digits rebounds and was an intimidating rim protector. Osumanu did the bulk of his scoring damage via pick and rolls and dives to the rim. He worked the offensive glass for points too. This long and athletic prospect also flashed a respectable 3-point stroke. He scored a season high 18 points vs. Muhlenberg and tallied 17 points (3 triples) in the 1st Round of the 6A state tournament.
#273… Devin Artis Devin Artis 5'10" | PG Pocono Mt. West | 2024 State PA – 5’11” / Pocono Mountain West / Jersey Boyz / Point Guard: During his junior year Artis averaged 5 points per contest working a pass-first style of point guard in an ultra-talented PMW lineup. As a senior, Artis found his scoring touch. He started using his elusive handles to get to the rim for buckets. Plus, he sprinkled in the occasional 3-ball. The result was that in 2023-24 Artis more than doubled his scoring output to 11.9 ppg. Over his last seven games Artis averaged 16.5 points per night. This season he directed PMW to District 11-5A title as well as the 5A state tournament. Artis is committed to Keystone College (D3).
#283… Omar Davis Omar Davis 6'3" | SG Overbrook | 2024 State PA – 6’3” / Overbrook / League Bound Elite / Shooting Guard: Davis is a filthy dribble-drive threat who can score going right or left. Additionally, Davis drains threes at a high clip (34%; 51 3PM) and is a significant threat in the open court. The improvement Davis displayed during his senior season was extraordinarily impressive. Specifically, he added a package of hesitation moves as well as ball / head fakes to his skill set. These assets brought a new dimension to his game. During his senior year Davis averaged 16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 dimes per game. After the season ended, he was named as a 2nd Team All-Philadelphia Public League selection.
Other SEPA C/O 2024 New Names to Know:
#268… Joe Sedora Joe Sedora 6'5" | SF Red Lion | 2024 State PA – 6’5″ / Red Lion / York Ballers / Wing
#310… Nick Diehl Nick Diehl 6'6" | SF Unionville | 2024 State PA – 6’6” / Unionville / Small Forward:
#322… Sa’d Jamdaddin Sa’d Jamdaddin 6'4" | SG SLA Beeber | 2024 State PA – 6’4” / SLA Beeber / Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs / Wing
#323… Robbie Ruisch Robbie Ruisch 6'3" | SG Parkland | 2024 State PA – 6’3” / Parkland / LVBS Elite / Shooting Guard
#342… Jametric Harris Jametric Harris 6'3" | SF Emmaus | 2024 State PA – 6’3” / Emmaus / Small Forward