Pitt Jam Fest: SEPA Forwards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of four forward prospects college coaches need to watch at the Pitt Jam Fest this coming weekend.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>15U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Javon Banner </strong><strong>– 6'4″ / 2027 / West Catholic / Philly Revolution / Small Forward:</strong> Banner is a long, wiry, and athletic hybrid-forward prospect who is built for the up-tempo grassroots circuit. When he is not filling the lane on the fast break and finishing with authority, Banner scores via dives to the rim and working the offensive glass. On defense, Banner is an intimidating shot blocker too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>16U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2400237' first='Michael' last='Pereira'] – 6'6″ / 2026 / Plymouth Whitemarsh / Penn Warriors / Power Forward: </strong>This long and sneaky agile athlete is a force on the interior at both ends of the court. On offense, Pereira is especially effective at scoring off drop steps over either shoulder. He can also produce points on dives to the cup and via the offensive glass. Pereira's mid-range jumper is a solid weapon too. His noteworthy performance from this past season was a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Cheltenham. At the defensive end, Pereira is a plus rebounder and a formidable shot blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>17U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230538' first='Zane' last='Conlon'] </strong><strong>– 6'4″ / 2025 / Devon Prep / PA Hoops Academy / Small Forward:</strong> Across DP's run to the 3A state tournament title Conlon posted 19.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Included in his amazing stretch of play was a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds. Needless to say, this stretch-4 prospect has a great deal of momentum headed into the Pitt Jam Fest. Conlon can produce points at every level. His high IQ and court vision make Conlon a solid distributor from the wing as well as the high post. Plus, Conlon is a tenacious rebounder at both ends and a plus defender. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1850279' first='Lamine' last='Sanoh'] </strong><strong>– 6'10” / 2024 / Executive Education ACS / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] Red EYBL / Power Forward:</strong> Sanoh is one of the top uncommitted big men in the region. He is a nimble 6'10” athlete with a giant wingspan. That combination makes Sanoh a tremendous rebounder and shot blocker. On offense, Sanoh (9 ppg.) can finish around the rim through contact with either hand. He also converts on second chance opportunities and can operate in pick-n-roll action. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->