SEPA Late April Recruiting Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of the latest happenings on the recruiting scene in southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Recruiting News</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1045684' first='Jacob' last='Cummiskey'] </strong><strong>– 6'3” / 2024 / CB East / Penn Warriors / Wing: </strong>Cummiskey scored over 1,300 points in his high school career and was a four-time All-SOL selection. As a senior he averaged 16 points per game and earned 1^st Team All-Area as well as 1^st Team All-District honors. Thus, it should not come as a surprise that Cummiskey recently added an offer from Millersville University (D2) to his pile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1990912' first='Elijah' last='Espinosa'] </strong><strong>– 6'8″ / 2024 / Red Lands / York Ballers / Small Forward: </strong>Espinosa is a long, bouncy, and athletic hybrid-forward. This past season he posted 11 points per game and led the Mid-Penn Conference in blocked shots with 77 swats. Espinosa's tremendous senior year just produced an offer from Clarion University (D2).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398422' first='Korey' last='Francis'] </strong><strong>– 5'10” / 2027 / Bonner &amp; Prendergast / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Point Guard:</strong> During his freshman campaign Francis was Bonner's 6th man and averaged 7 ppg. while shooting 37% from deep. He is an extremely poised and fast ball handler who can score at every level. The future is bright for this 2027 prospect. Earlier this week, Coach Killings and Albany recognized his potential by sending Francis an offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1271440' first='Ben' last='Rill']</strong> <strong>– 6'9″/ 2025 / Central York / York Ballers / Power Forward:</strong> Last month Rill helped push Central York to the 6A state title. From the quarterfinals to the championship game, Rill was simply dominant — 20.3 points and 8 rebounds per game. Recently this multi-skilled big man took an unofficial visit to Navy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466599' first='Chase' last='Smucker'] </strong><strong>– 5'11″ / 2025 / Lampeter-Strasburg / York Ballers / Combo Guard:</strong> Smucker is a 3-point sniper with an underrated dribble drive game. During his junior season he contributed 18 points per night and shot 40% from deep. In 2023-24 Smucker posted games off 33 points (7 3PM) as well as 27 points (6 3PM). Last week Smucker took a visit to York College (D3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136565' first='Jake' last='West'] </strong><strong>– 6'2″ / 2025 / Penn Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Point Guard</strong>: This 1st Team All-Inter-Ac selection averaged 14.3 points per game and shot 34% from deep in 2023-24. West recently played outstanding ball at the Donofrio Classic and MADE Hoops East Warmup event. His fantastic performances at those tournaments are generating a good deal of recruiting buzz. The latest news on West is that he took a visit to Providence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Commitments</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1589404' first='Connor' last='Fleet'] </strong><strong>– 6'1″ / 2024 / [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] / Combo Guard:</strong> This 1,000+ point scorer and 1^st Team All-Area selection is “a walking bucket” who can produce points in the mid-range, at the rim and from behind the arc. His ability to make shots with a high degree of difficulty is unique. Fleet recently committed to Eastern University (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2322839' first='Nehemiah' last='Holmes'] </strong><strong>– 6'6” / 2024 / Hill School / 3D Sports Academy / Shooting Guard:</strong> Last week Holmes committed to committed to Cumberland University (NAIA). The Phoenix program is getting an extremely athletic, fast, and long slasher style prospect who excels in transition. He can create off the bounce as well. On defense Holmes is extremely switchable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1173991' first='Jaden' last='Murray'] </strong><strong>– 6'6″ / 2024 / Archbishop Ryan / Philly Revolution / Small Forward:</strong> Murray is an athletic, quick, and bouncy hybrid forward prospect. In his senior season Murray boasted a stat line of 7.4 points and 6 rebounds per game. On Tuesday he committed to East Stroudsburg University (D2). The Warriors are adding a prospect who is just scratching the surface of his potential. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848622' first='Nolan' last='Waldon'] </strong><strong>– 6'0″ / 2024 / Academy of New Church / Combo Guard:</strong> Waldon is multi-skilled guard who was a key part of ANC's 2024 Friends School League title. He scored 14 points in their FSL championship game victory. Waldon just announced via social media that he has committed to Washington College (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->