Spring Grassroots: 4 SEPA Teams to Watch in April

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a preview of four grassroots teams from southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond) that college coaches need to be watching during tournaments here in April.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brad Wannamaker Elite 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BW's top team will feature a group of dynamic guards that includes [player_tooltip player_id='1460781' first='Jalen' last='Chiles'] (17.5 ppg.; 40% 3PM); [player_tooltip player_id='1486773' first='Saaid' last='Lee'] (10 ppg. &amp; 4 apg.) and [player_tooltip player_id='1379428' first='Josiah' last='Hutson'] (1,000+ pt. scorer). Running with those three will be shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1466558' first='Brandon' last='Williams'] (2^nd Team All-PPL). Former West Philly small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1850270' first='Abdrahaman' last='Coulibaly'] will provide slasher wing scoring for this team. Coulibaly is headed to Avon Old Farms (CT) for a post graduate year and has hooked on with BW Elite. Traditional small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1865346' first='Nigel' last='Pierman'] will handle business on the interior. Imhotep's [player_tooltip player_id='2047550' first='Carnell' last='Henderson'] is a stock rising 2025 prospect to watch on this team. Henderson recently poured in 31 points at the Donofrio Classic. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] 16U HGSL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This roster boasts perimeter scoring threats such as combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1454260' first='Silas' last='Graham'] (14 ppg.; 1st Team All Inter-AC), shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2247339' first='Christian' last='Matos'] (17.4 ppg.; 67 3PM; 1st Team All-PAC) and Swiss Army knife [player_tooltip player_id='1406770' first='Nasir' last='Ralls'] (11 ppg. &amp; 4 rpg.). Standout “bigs” like wing prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1493066' first='James' last='Brenner'] as well as stretch-4 [player_tooltip player_id='1661246' first='Timmy' last='Dennis'], and small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1454268' first='Oben' last='Mokonchu'] provide additional scoring. When a team has a balanced attack like this ECP squad, they are extremely difficult to handle. Shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2251712' first='Max' last='Kipper'] is a prospect on this team who is flying under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078682' first='K-Low' last='Elite'] 3SSB 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>K-Low's 17U group is loaded with talented guard prospects. Floor generals [player_tooltip player_id='1196125' first='Jacob' last='Meachem'] (1^st Team All-MAPL) and [player_tooltip player_id='1197611' first='KJ' last='Cochran'] (PAISAA state champion) will be the primary ball handlers. Those two will be flanked by 3-point ace [player_tooltip player_id='1271429' first='Kai' last='Shinholster'] (11 ppg.) as well as combo guards [player_tooltip player_id='1867333' first='Antwone' last='George'] (14.5 ppg. &amp; 8 rpg.) and [player_tooltip player_id='1865290' first='Keni'' last='Williams'] (14 ppg.). Wing scoring machine [player_tooltip player_id='1187931' first='Devin' last='Booker'] (17 ppg; 64 3PM) is also on this team. With his size, athleticism and accurate shooting, Booker is a matchup nightmare. Small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1601167' first='Zeke' last='Staz'] (15.5 &amp; 10 per night; 1^st Team All-Ches-Mont) is a beast from the mid-range to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NJ Scholars</strong> <strong>Elite 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In July 2023, this Scholars team assembled an 11-1 record and won their HG Summer Finale division championship. We expect that in April 2024 this ridiculously deep roster will pick up where they left off. The guard duo of [player_tooltip player_id='1608257' first='Ian' last='Williams'] (13 ppg. &amp; 6 apg.; 1^st Team All-PCL) and Imhotep's [player_tooltip player_id='1613878' first='RJ' last='Smith'] (PIAA 5A state champion) is a devastating tandem. Both players can score at all three levels and play facilitator. Athletic, scoring wings [player_tooltip player_id='1888747' first='Latief' last='Lorenzano-White'] (2^nd Team All-PPL) and [player_tooltip player_id='1406767' first='Munir' last='Greig'] (11 ppg. &amp; 5.5 rpg.) are two of the top underclassmen prospects in the region. Scholars 16U also has several top ranked prospects from New Jersey on the roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->