Live Period: Additional SEPA Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last weekend was a “live period” on the recruiting schedule which means that grassroots tournaments where being held all over the country. From Hampton, Virginia to Indianapolis, Indiana to Cincinnati, Ohio (and many more locations), grassroots teams from southeastern Pennsylvania took the court to face elite competition as hundreds of college coaches looked on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is Part II in our review of SEPA prospects who impressed at the various tournaments held during the most recent “live period.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2090410' first='Christopher' last='Allegra Jr.'] </strong><strong>– 5'11” / 2026 / Coatesville / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] Select / Combo Guard:</strong> This versatile lefty assembled a breakout weekend at the Southern Jam Fest (VA). Allegra excels at producing points off the bounce. When he gets to the cup he can score through contact or finish with creative flair. His three-point shot is a legitimate weapon too. Once Allegra has splashed one or two triples, he will then use a well-timed head or ball fake to set up his attacks on the rim. Across his four Southern Jam Fest runs, Allegra averaged 14.5 points and 2.5 steals per contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411663' first='Torrey' last='Brooks'] </strong><strong>– 5'11” / 2026 / Neumann-Goretti / NJ Scholars EYBL / Combo Guard:</strong> Last weekend Brooks was a standout performer at the EYBL stop in Indianapolis. At EYBL Session III, Brooks averaged 17 points, 4.4 assists and 4 rebounds per game while shooting 34.4% from deep. He recorded a double-double of 19 points (1 three) and 10 assists against the Oakland Soldiers (CA). He also pumped in a tourney high 22 points (2 triples) and grabbed 8 boards versus PG Elite (CA). Brooks is a multi-skilled offensive threat who can score or distribute in the open court, splash threes, and slash past defenders with the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420712' first='Xavier' last='Howard'] </strong><strong>– 5'10” / 2026 / West Philadelphia / BW Elite / Combo Guard</strong>: Howard is a dynamic prospect with next level athleticism, impressive end-to-end speed, and serious hops. That trifecta makes Howard a transition game phenom. His ability to turn it over and dunk on an opponent's head will catch college coaches by surprise. In the half-court, Howard's elusive handles get him into the paint for lay-ins and floaters. At the Southern Jam Fest, he posted 14.3 ppg and 5 rebounds per game. Howard 17 points and 5 rebounds performance against [program_tooltip program_id='2423459' first='PA' last='Hoops Academy'] turned heads.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1865345' first='Owen' last='Schlager'] </strong><strong>– 6'3″ / 2025 / Trinity / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] UAA / Combo Guard:</strong> After his junior season, Schlager (23.7 ppg.) was a 1st Team 3A All-State selection as well as Penn Live's POY. He has used that momentum as a launching pad for a tremendous spring grassroots season. During the recent live period Schlager drained 5 threes (5-6 on 3PA) as he exploded for 25 points in a win over Martin Brothers (IA). His outstanding play at UAA Session II produced an offer from Siena. Schlager is a versatile and high IQ guard prospect who efficiently scores at every level. Plus, he possesses the handles and court vision to run as a primary ball handler.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Additional SEPA Live Period Standouts</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2235863' first='Matt' last='Gilhool'] – 6'10″ / 2025 / Penn Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Power Forward</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2419608' first='Kam' last='Jackson'] – 5'10” / 2027 / Bonner &amp; Prendergast / WeR1 UAA / Shooting Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2028258' first='Matt' last='McCarthy'] – 6'2″ / 2025 / Episcopal Academy / [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] HGSL / Shooting Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1406792' first='Zaahir' last='Muhammad-Gray'] – 6'5″ / 2026 / Imhotep Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] UAA / Small Forward</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->