SEPA Mid-June Recruiting Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of the latest happenings on the recruiting scene in southeastern Pennsylvania (and beyond).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Recruiting News</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391362' first='Tammar' last='Brown'] </strong><strong>– 6'11” / 2025 / Rocktop Academy / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Power Forward: </strong>After a breakout 2023-24 high school season, Brown (9.6 ppg, 12 rpg. 5.8 bpg) has continued to play outstanding ball over the last three months. Two weeks ago, he was recognized as a standout at the Pangos AA Camp in Las Vegas. Earlier this week Brown was on Villanova's campus to watch the ‘Cats workout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2235863' first='Matt' last='Gilhool'] </strong><strong>– 6'10″ / 2025 / Penn Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Power Forward: </strong>Gilhool is a stretch-4 prospect who just posted a tremendous Pangos AA Camp. Gilhool averaged 17.3 points to go along with 8 rebounds per game and was selected for “Top 30 Cream of the Crop” all-star game. His outstanding play at Pangos helped produce an offer from LSU as well as an invite to the prestigious NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1865248' first='Will' last='Riley'] </strong><strong>– 6'9″ / 2025 / Phelps School / UPlay Canada / Wing: </strong>Our No. 1 ranked 2025 prospect has let it be known that he will announce his commitment on June 22^nd, 2024. Riley's final list includes Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, and Illinois as well as the NBL of Australia. Last season he averaged 28.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game while shooting 37% from deep. After his junior campaign, Riley was named the Pennsylvania's Non-PIAA Player of the Year award.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2380119' first='Rowan' last='Romero'] </strong><strong>– 6'5″ / 2025 / Lansdale Catholic / Bux-Mont Blue Devils / Wing:</strong> After several breakout performances on the spring grassroots circuit, Romero's recruiting has gained considerable momentum. In the last two weeks, this off the dribble playmaker with size has visited Drexel, PSU-Abington (D3) and Salisbury (D3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2566660' first='Bell' last='Smith'] </strong><strong>– 5'10″ / 2028 / West Catholic / NJ Scholars EYBL / Combo Guard: </strong>One of the most sought after rising ninth graders in SEPA has announced via social media that he will attend West Catholic next year. The Burrs are adding a fast guard with elusive handles and a basketball IQ that is beyond his years. Smith excels at creating of the bounce for himself or teammates. He frequently appears to be one step ahead of the opposing team's defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='991408' first='Meleek' last='Thomas'] </strong><strong>– 6'4″ / 2025 / Lincoln Park / New Heights Lightening / Combo Guard:</strong> Our No. 2 ranked 2025 prospect announced that he is leaving Lincoln Park and will join the Overtime Elite League. Word on the street is that Thomas is receiving a six-figure NIL deal as part of his move to OEL. At the recent Pangos AA Camp in Vegas, Thomas averaged 13.7 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds per contest. Thomas was named to the “Top 30 Cream of the Crop” all-star game where he exploded for 22 points (4 threes). At the conclusion of the Pangos AA Camp, he was named the MVP of the overall event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Commitments</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ty Burton </strong><strong>– 5'10” / 2024 / Moravian Prep (NC) / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] UAA / Point Guard:</strong> The former Lampeter-Strasburg standout committed to Palm Beach Atlantic University (D2). In his sophomore season at LS, Burton posted 21 points per game and was a PIAA 1^st Team 5A All-State selection. He recently impressed during Overtime Elite League action with his ability to score at all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaydin Ford </strong><strong>– 5'10” / 2024 / Abington Friends / Penn Warriors HGSL / Point Guard:</strong> Ford is a speedy point man with astonishing change of direction skills and a lethal pull up game. Earlier this week, Ford signed his LOI to play for McDaniel College (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->