Spring Grassroots: SEPA Early Season Breakout Prospects
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Below is a review of four prospects who have posted a breakout stretch of play during the early portion of the 2024 spring grassroots season. College coaches need to keep a close year on these players during the upcoming live…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of four prospects who have posted a breakout stretch of play during the early portion of the 2024 spring grassroots season.
College coaches need to keep a close year on these players during the upcoming live period.
Everett Barnes
Everett
Barnes
6'9" | C
Father Judge | 2025
State
PA
– 6’9″ / 2025 / Father Judge /
Philly Pride
UAA / Power Forward: In 2023-24 Barnes (4 ppg.; 4 rpg. & 1.5 bpg. last season) was a key reserve for FJ. But during the early 2024 spring circuit, Barnes is proving that he is ready to be a starter next season. This traditional power forward owns a nice bag of post-up moves and can finish with a soft touch over either shoulder. Or he can power through contact and finish with authority. His footwork and decision making have shown significant improvement. Barnes has also flashed a solid baseline jumper. He holds an offer from Robert Morris, but college coaches are sleeping on this big fella.
Keron Booth Jr Keron Booth Jr 5'6" | PG Phoenixville | 2027 State PA . – 5’8” / 2027 / Phoenixville / East Coast Power HGSL / Point Guard: This turbo charged lead guard has been recognized for his extraordinary performances at the HG Spring Jam Fest as well as the Rare Footage Spring Fling. With his quick first step and ridiculous end-to-end speed, Booth can blow past defenders to create opportunities for teammates or himself. Booth’s elusive handles, excellent court vision and unselfish nature combine to make him a dime dropping machine (6 apg.). His drive and kick skills are especially noteworthy. When Booth is looking to score, he does so by slicing through opposing defenses for lay-ins and by draining threes.
Jerry Johnson, Jr. Jerry Johnson, Jr. 6'2" | CG La Academia Charter | 2026 State PA – 6’3″ / 2026 / La Academia Charter / Team Final Red EYCL / Combo Guard: Johnson’s three level scoring skills have made him a standout performer at the Pitt Jam Fest and the Rare Footage Spring Fling. His length, creative dribbling skills and impressive vertical make Johnson an open court phenom. In addition to producing points in transition and in the half-court, Johnson can serve as a distributing primary ball handler. On defense Johnson’s enormous wingspan enables him to be a disruptive force via deflections and blocked shots.
Tobe Nwobu, Jr.
Tobe
Nwobu, Jr.
6'1" | PG
Academy of the New Church | 2026
State
PA
– 6’2″ / 2026 / Academy of New Church / Shoreshots Rio UAA / Point Guard: Nwobu helped ANC win the 2023-24 Friends School League title and he has used that momentum to produce an outstanding spring circuit. He was widely acknowledged as a top performer at the Pitt Jam Fest. Then Nwobu tore up the competition at UAA Session I where he averaged 12 points and 2 assists per game while shooting 43% from deep. Nwobu’s highlight from UAA Session I was a 15-point performance vs. Team Curry during which he drilled 4 threes. In addition to lacing triples, Nwobu can score and distribute off the bounce and direct half-court setts. He is also a menacing on-ball defender.