Philly HS Live S1: SEPA Predictions
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Below are four predictions for Philly HS Live Session I that are connected to prospects or teams from southeastern Pennsylvania. Philly HS Live is one of the most competitive and prestigious recruiting events of June’s high school live period. The…
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Philly HS Live is one of the most competitive and prestigious recruiting events of June’s high school live period. The action tips off on Friday afternoon at Jefferson University as well as the Allan Horwitz “6th Man” Center.
West Catholic Games Will Draw Hordes of College Coaches
The Burrs lineup was already stacked with college prospects and the recent transfer wire news has only bolstered their roster. On the perimeter, WC returns point guard
Saaid Lee
Saaid
Lee
5'9" | PG
West Catholic | 2025
State
PA
, shooting guard
Isaiah Muhammad
Isaiah
Muhammad
6'5" | PF
West Catholic | 2025
State
PA
and wing
Kingston Wheatley
Kingston
Wheatley
6'6" | PF
West Catholic | 2026
State
PA
as well as combo guards
Jayvon Byrd
Jayvon
Byrd
6'1" | PG
West Catholic | 2027
State
PA
and
Xavier Fauntroy
Xavier
Fauntroy
6'3" | SG
West Catholic | 2027
State
PA
. Now add in recent high profile transfer
Eric Scott
Eric
Scott
5'10" | CG
West Catholic | 2027
State
PA
(2027) to that rotation. Running with that perimeter group is small forward
Jaden Banner
Jaden
Banner
6'6" | PF
West Catholic | 2025
State
PA
who is a versatile and athletic three-level scorer.
College Coaches Are Going to Love
KJ Coles
KJ
Coles
6'2" | CG
Pocono Mountain West | 2026
State
PA
Coles is a 2026 floor general with size (6’2”), speed, a high IQ and a lethal 3-point shot. He is already hearing from several mid-major programs such as Lafayette, Holy Cross, UPenn and Bucknell. We expect that list will grow significantly after session one of Philly HS Live. When he is not lacing threes from all around the arc (69 3PM last season), Coles will create off the dribble for himself and teammates. In 2023-24 Coles posted 17 points and 5 rebounds per game for Pocono Mt. West. On the defensive end, Coles uses his quick lateral movement and anticipation skills to pick opponent’s pockets.
There will be No Empty Seats for Archbishop Carroll vs. St. Benedict’s Prep (NJ)
Archbishop Carroll’s ridiculously talented roster includes some of the top 2026 and 2027s in the area. Their guard rotation includes highly ranked 2026 prospects
Nasir Ralls
Nasir
Ralls
6'0" | CG
Archbishop Carroll | 2026
State
PA
,
Ian Williams
Ian
Williams
5'9" | PG
Archbishop Carroll | 2026
State
PA
, and
Luca Foster
Luca
Foster
6'5" | SF
Archbishop Carroll | 2026
State
PA
. Running with those three will be classmate and stretch-4 prospect
Drew Corrao
Drew
Corrao
6'9" | C
Archbishop Carroll | 2026
State
PA
(6’9”). Carroll’s rising sophomores include Top 10 ranked 2027s
Munir Greig
Munir
Greig
6'6" | SF
Archbishop Carroll | 2027
State
PA
and
Darrell Davis
Darrell
Davis
5'11" | PG
Boys Latin | 2027
MD
. The Carroll lineup will be bolstered by the addition of transfer
Christian Matos
Christian
Matos
6'2" | CG
Archbishop Carroll | 2026
State
PA
who is a 3-point sniper. The St. Benedict’s squad features top rated prospects from Jersey such as shooting guards Chidi Nwigwe (No. 2 ranked 2026 in NJ) and Casper Pohto. Tipoff is Saturday at 6:00PM at Jefferson University.
Matt Gardler
Matt
Gardler
5'10" | SG
Marple Newtown | 2025
State
PA
Continues to Shoot the Lights Out
After leading the Central Athletic League in scoring at 20 ppg. and being named the league’s MVP,
Matt Gardler
Matt
Gardler
5'10" | SG
Marple Newtown | 2025
State
PA
returns for what should be a historic senior campaign. This 1,000+ point scorer is an insanely accurate 3-point with a quick trigger and logo distance range. He can pop threes of every variety: off the dribble, in transition, out of high pick action and running off baseline screens. Because of his jaw dropping three-point shooting, Gardler’s other skills often go unnoticed. He can also get to the rim off the dribble or slash to the cup for a catch and lay-in. Plus, he can operate as primary ball handler who delivers creative and precise dimes to teammates. At the other end of floor, Gardler is a plus defender.
Below are four predictions for Philly HS Live Session I that are connected to prospects or teams from southeastern Pennsylvania.
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