Underrated SEPA Grassroots Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of four underrated grassroots squads that feature prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College coaches need to go watch the below teams play immediately.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>17U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PA Coalition HGSL:</strong> This PAC roster is nice blend of talented, but uncommitted 2024s and high-level 2025s. Athletic wing [player_tooltip player_id='1123894' first='Jayden' last='Robinson'] (11 ppg.) was a key part of Lower Merion's run to the District 1-6A title. Fellow uncommitted senior [player_tooltip player_id='1188232' first='Zaire' last='Smaltz'] started for the 2023-24 Parkland team that went to the 6A state title game. Shooting [player_tooltip player_id='1460801' first='Jacob' last='Sniras'] averaged 17 points per contest and was a 1^st Team All-Central League selection. Running with those prospects is 6'8” forward [player_tooltip player_id='2047741' first='AJ' last='Hines'] and combo guard Shermar Killen. Hines is stock rising small forward who poured in 23 points in the 2^nd Round of the 5A state tourney against Abington Heights. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2423459' first='PA' last='Hoops Academy'] Select: </strong>The backcourt combinationsthis squad can roll out on to the floor will cause serious matchup issues for opponents. Bicentennial Athletic League POY [player_tooltip player_id='1271436' first='Khamai' last='Orange'] (17 ppg. &amp; 8 rpg.) is a guard who can score at all three levels and distribute. Phelps School's [player_tooltip player_id='1641783' first='Evan' last='Pagano'] can make shots from all over the court. Versatile guard [player_tooltip player_id='2255163' first='Ben' last='Malley'] posted numerous 20 spots this winter and last month he was a standout at the Spring Jam Fest. Under the radar point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2426173' first='Kaleem' last='Hargrove'] is a prospect to watch. That group of guards is bolstered by physical point forward Nile Tinsley. Tinsley averaged 17 points per contest at the Pitt Jam Fest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>16U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shoreshots Rio UAA: </strong>Shoreshots Rio 16U posted a 3-1 shine at Pitt Jam Fest, losing by a single bucket in their division championship game. Yet, this talented squad is still being slept on. Representing Pennsylvania on this roster is a pair of electric guards and a dominating small forward. Floor general extraordinaire [player_tooltip player_id='1411649' first='Tobe' last='Nwobu, Jr.'] (12 ppg.) and lethal scoring guard [player_tooltip player_id='1611959' first='Derrick' last='Morton-Rivera'] (15 ppg.; 39% 3PM) form a devastating backcourt. Former Bethlehem Catholic standout Joshua Benka-Coker (transferring to Pennington School) is one of the top small forwards in the region. Those three are flanked by a few of the top ranked prospects in New Jersey. Included in that elite group of Jersey products is small forward Jebron Harris and shooting guard Micah Pierce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>15U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] UAA:</strong> Last month [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride']'s young bucks went 4-0 at the MADE Hoops East Warm Up tourney. But somehow, they are still flying under the radar. Over the last three weeks, athletic, high flying wing prospect [player_tooltip player_id='2407120' first='Gage' last='Cunningham'] has proven that in addition to scoring in transition, he can also splash threes. Shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2425547' first='Grayson' last='Golek'] can bury jumpers from the baseline to the mid-range to beyond the arc. [player_tooltip player_id='2425552' first='Luke' last='Faccenda'] is a smooth combo guard who can push the rock in the open court for buckets or assists. Camden Catholic standout Azyris Richmond is also a major prospect on this roster. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->