Pitt Jam Fest: SEPA Standouts
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Below is a review of the prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who impressed at this past weekend’s Pitt Jam Fest. Fareed Brown Fareed Brown 5'9" | CG Carver – Engineering And Sciences | 2026 State PA – 5’8″ / 2026 /…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of the prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who impressed at this past weekend’s Pitt Jam Fest.
Fareed Brown Fareed Brown 5'9" | CG Carver – Engineering And Sciences | 2026 State PA – 5’8″ / 2026 / Engineering & Sciences / Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs / Combo Guard: It looks like Spring 2024 s going to be a monster circuit for Brown. Two weeks ago, he played outstanding ball at the MADE Hoops East Warm Up event. Then this weekend out in Pittsburgh, Brown torched the competition for three 20-point games as he pushed MPB to a 3-1 record. Brown scored a weekend high 24 points in their semifinal game. This well-rounded point guard owns Kyrie Irving-like handles. He can use those dribble drive skills to score or facilitate for teammates. Brown is also a threat from behind the arc.
Deacon Baratta Deacon Baratta 6'6" | SF Phoenixville | 2025 State PA – 6’5” / 2024 / Phoenixville / East Coast Power / Small Forward: This winter Baratta’s combination of size, accurate shooting, rebounding, and passing skills made him a 1st Team All-PAC selection. Those same assets enabled Baratta to dominate at the Pitt Jam Fest. Plus, Baratta showed that his transition scoring skills are significantly underrated. Baratta registered a tourney high 27 points against PA Hoops Academy and his ECP team went 2-1 on the weekend. Baratta recently took an unofficial visit to Navy.
Madyx Gruber Madyx Gruber 5'11" | CG Wilson | 2025 State PA – 5’10″ / 2025 / Wilson / PSB Philly / Point Guard: This high IQ, Multi-skilled guard tuned heads at the Pitt Jam Fest. Gruber helped guide PSB to a 3-1 record with his offensive playmaking skills. He can get to the rack off the bounce where he can score with either hand. Gruber can also get into the paint and then kick out to a 3-point shooter or drop a pass to the dunker spot. His jump shot must be respected as well. At the Pitt Jam Fest Gruber posted 16 points in opening round as well as 14 points and 6 assists in quarterfinals.
Additional SEPA Standouts from Pitt Jam Fest:
Brian Donahue Brian Donahue 6'4" | SG Archbishop Wood | 2026 State PA – 6’3” / 2026 / Archbishop Wood / Philly Revolution / Combo Guard
Zamir Parker-Barnes Zamir Parker-Barnes 6'4" | CG Abington Friends | 2025 State PA – 6’4″ / 2025 / Abington Friends / PA Hoops Academy / Combo Guard
Nigel Pierman Nigel Pierman 6'6" | CG Friends Central | 2025 State PA – 6’6″ / 2025 / Friends Central / BW Elite / Small Forward
Sahin Rodriguez Sahin Rodriguez 6'0" | CG Carver - Engineering & Sciences | 2026 State PA – 6’2” / 2026 / Engineering & Sciences / Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs / Combo Guard