SEPA Mid-May Recruiting Update
Below is a review of the latest happenings on the recruiting scene in southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond). SEPA Recruiting News: Nelson Lamizana Nelson Lamizana 6'9" | PF West Chester Henderson | 2024 State PA – 6’8″ / 2024 / WC…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of the latest happenings on the recruiting scene in southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond).
SEPA Recruiting News:
Nelson Lamizana
Nelson
Lamizana
6'9" | PF
West Chester Henderson | 2024
State
PA
– 6’8″ / 2024 / WC Henderson /
Philly Pride
UAA / Power Forward: Lamizana’s impressive senior campaign included posting a 31-point scoring night as well as a game where he grabbed 16 rebounds. Obviously, he can score and rebound, but Lamizana (2nd Team All-Ches-Mont) can also provide intimidating rim protection. On Thursday he picked up an offer from Southern Mississippi.
Marquis Newson – 6’4″ / 2027 / Sanford (De) / Team Final EYBL / Combo Guard: The No. 1 ranked prospect in our Delaware Class of 2027 rankings just added an offer from Virginia Tech. As a freshman starter for Sanford, Newson averaged 13 points and 5 rebounds per game. This spring he has been a standout performer at events like the Spring Jam Fest as well as EYBL Session I & II.
Jake West
Jake
West
6'3" | PG
William Penn Charter | 2025
State
#193
Nation
PA
– 6’2″ / 2025 / Penn Charter /
Team Final
EYBL / Point Guard: The offers continue to roll in for West as this week he added one from Towson to his pile. In 2023-24 he was a 1st Team All-Inter-Ac selection who averaged 14.3 points per night. This dynamic point guard has been fantastic at recent marquee events like the MADE Hoops East Warmup as well as EYBL Session I and II.
SEPA Commitments:
Elijah Espinosa
Elijah
Espinosa
6'8" | PF
Red Lands | 2024
State
PA
– 6’9″ / 2024 / Red Lands / York Ballers / Small Forward: In 2023-24 Espinosa averaged 11 points and 7 rebounds per game. He led the Mid-Penn Conference in blocked shots with 77 rejections and was named the area DPOY. This week he committed to Mount St. Mary’s. The Mount program is getting a long and athletic wing prospect with unlimited upside.
Zuri Harris
Zuri
Harris
5'11" | CG
Coatesville | 2024
State
PA
– 5’11” / Coatesville / PA Coalition / Combo Guard: Harris put together an amazing senior year. He averaged 10 points 7 rebounds and 7 assists per game. That stat line earned Harris a 1st Team All-Ches-Mont selection. He also led Coatesville to the Ches-Mont League title. Last week Harris announced his commitment to Elizabethtown College (D3).
Tahir Howell Tahir Howell 6'4" | CG Archbishop Wood | 2024 State PA – 6’3″ / 2024 / Archbishop Wood / Philly Revolution / Wing: Howell (4 ppg. & 4 rpg.) was the all-important “glue guy” on Wood’s deep and talented 2023-24 squad. He is an athletic perimeter prospect who can score at all 3-levels, defend, and rebound. This week Howell committed to Neumann University (D3)
Isaac Moore – 6’6″ / 2025 / Life Center Academy (NJ) / K-Low Elite / Small Forward: This Delaware County native and former Friends Central School standout has committed to McGill in Canada. He will enroll at McGill a year early. Moore is a talented stretch-4 prospect with a solid frame and a feathery stroke.
Marquis Peoples – 6’1″ / 2024 / Coatesville / East Coast Power / Combo Guard: Last week Peoples committed to DeSales University (D3). The Bulldogs are getting a versatile prospect who excels in transition and can play 1 through 3 in the half-court. During the 2023-24 season, Peoples posted 21 points vs. St. Joe’s Prep.
Billy Rayer
Billy
Rayer
5'10" | PG
Haverford Boys | 2024
State
PA
– 5’10″ / 2024 / Haverford School /
PA Hoops Academy
/ Combo Guard: Rayer is a high IQ guard with speed and versatility. He can drain triples, score off the dribble and facilitate for teammates. Earlier this week, Rayer committed to Saint Joe’s.