PA All-State Team: Undervalued WPIAL Selections
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The Pennsylvania All-State teams were announced last week — featuring a total of 23 players from the WPIAL. Several players are big names who are receiving a lot of attention in the recruiting process but there are others who are…
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Continue ReadingThe Pennsylvania All-State teams were announced last week — featuring a total of 23 players from the WPIAL. Several players are big names who are receiving a lot of attention in the recruiting process but there are others who are still flying under the radar despite receiving All-State recognition. Here are a few guys who are still being undervalued.
Carmichael averaged 21.3 points per game as a junior last season but really pops as a lead ball handler and playmaker. His vision and playmaking feel is elite, and he creates a lot of easy baskets for his teammates. He doesn’t get sped up and is really accurate as a passer even when throwing outlets or skip passes. Carmichael has a quick first step to break down defenses and is a really talented drive-and-kick passer. He also has deep range as a three-point shooter and a fast release that allows him to get his shot off over length.
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Stanley averaged 24 points per game and almost nine rebounds per game as a junior last season. He’s a big guard who finishes well through contact and can get downhill at will. Finishes well with both hands at the rim and has a good back to the basket game. Stanley is a great spot-up shooter but can also create for himself off the dribble and isn’t fazed by tight contests. He also shows great instincts as a cutter and is an underrated passer.
Crosby finished his high school career by becoming the first 2,000-point scorer in Westmoreland County since Jeannette’s Terrelle Pryor. He averaged 25.2 points per game last season and is a very versatile scorer. He is a crafty finisher around the rim but isn’t afraid to play through contact and his footwork was advanced at the high school level. Crosby plays well off two feet, has deep range from three and plays with elite athleticism making it very tough to keep him from getting to his spots. He always plays with a high motor and deserves more looks from schools at the next level.
Berger is another undervalued 2024. He is an elite shooter who knows how to play off screens. Shoots well off movement and off the catch but can also create for himself off the dribble. Berger plays with anticipation defensively and reads passing lanes well. He projects as a strong point of attack defender at the next level and also deserves more looks.
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Bobby Fadden
Bobby Fadden
Fadden is the youngest player here — he averaged 21.1 points per game last season and still has a lot of room to keep growing. He can play both on and off the ball and is a really smart cutter. Fadden is a strong ball handler who can get downhill and understands how to use his body to create separation. He has a fluid jumper and scores at all three levels but really pops as a movement shooter. The shot is repeatable and always looks the same whether shooting off the bounce or off the catch.