HG Spring Jam Fest: SEPA Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of four prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who college coaches need to keep a close eye on at the 2024 Spring Jam Fest (Spooky Nook, PA) this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>15U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2427323' first='Jake' last='Scherzer']</strong><strong>– 6'1″ / 2027 / Abington Friends / [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] HGSL / Shooting Guard:</strong> Scherzer is a lethal three-point shooter with a quick trigger and NBA range. He excels at coming off down screens and then draining shots from deep. However, do not underestimate his dribble drive skills. Scherzer will not hesitate to put the ball on the floor to get to his mid-range spots or all the way to the rim. His court vision and live dribble passing skills make Scherzer a solid distributor. Scherzer's outstanding play last weekend helped push ECP HGSL-15U to a 3-1 record at the Pitt Jam Fest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>16U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1550115' first='Justin' last='Bobb'] </strong><strong>– 6'5″ / 2026 / Conwell-Egan / Philly Revolution / Small Forward:</strong> Bobb is a long, athletic, and fast prospect who posted a breakout sophomore season in the PCL. His phenomenal open court skills are built for the grassroots circuit, so we expect a fantastic April from him. On the odd chance that a half-court game breaks out this weekend, Boob will adapt by popping threes, scoring off the bounce and slashing to the cup for dunks. With his length and nose for the ball, Bobb is a plus rebounder at both ends. On defense, his wingspan, quick hands, and anticipation skills enable Bobb to frequently steal opponent's passes. He typically converts those thefts into easy buckets. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>17U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ellis Johnson </strong><strong>– 6'4” / 2025 / Germantown Academy / PSB Philly-Ferrick / Wing:</strong> Johnson is a hybrid guard-forward prospect with unlimited upside. He is an efficient shooter with range that extends beyond the 3-point line. His rim-to-rim speed, agility and creative finishing skills enable Johnson to thrive on the fast break. Additionally, Johnson does a respectable job of working the offensive glass for putbacks. Defensively, Johnson is a major plus player. He is a shot blocking machine and consistently generates steals / deflections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1271438' first='Jahmare' last='Memphis'] </strong><strong>– 6'0” / 2025 / Westtown School / PA Hoops Academy / Point Guard:</strong> Over the last two weekends Memphis has turned in dominating performances at the ZG Mid-Atlantic event and then the Pitt Jam Fest. Memphis is an ultra-skilled and versatile point guard with a high basketball IQ. His ability to impact a game at both ends of the court is rare. On offense, he can put the ball on the deck and get to the rim. Once there Memphis can score with either hand. Memphis also possesses a 3-point shot that must be respected. College coaches will love his ability to run a team and deliver timely passes. At the other end of the court, Memphis is a menacing on-ball defensive presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->