SEPA Early October 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='1153953' first='Luke' last='Bevilacqua'] </strong><strong>– 6'11” / 2025 / George School / Team Durant / Center:</strong> Our No. 8 ranked Class of 2025 prospect is fully healthy and thus has become extremely popular with college coaches of late. In early September he received an offer from George Washington. Recently Notre Dame was on campus to see Bevilacqua. Then last week LaSalle Head Coach Fran Dunphy was in the gym to watch “Big Luke” practice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1493183' first='Drew' last='Corrao'] </strong><strong>– 6'9” / 2026 / Archbishop Carroll / PSA Cardinals / Center:</strong> Corrao already holds offers from mid-major programs like Marist and Manhattan. Then last week this stretch-5 prospect took an unofficial visit to Sacred Heart. Corrao should have a significant role for Archbishop Carroll this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1454254' first='Luca' last='Foster'] </strong><strong>– 6'5″ / 2026 / Archbishop Carroll / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Wing:</strong> Foster is currently ranked as the No. 53 prospect nationally and it is easy to see why. He is a dynamic transition player who can also score in the half-court. He already holds a slew of DI offers and we expect more to come pouring in. This month Foster has scheduled visits for Villanova, Penn State and Pitt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1589405' first='Thaddeus' last='Lee'] </strong><strong>– 6'7” / 2025 / Mercersburg Academy / York Ballers / Small Forward:</strong> Lee is a long, fast, and athletic scorer with a high basketball IQ. In the half-court he can score at all three levels. Lee excels in transition too. Last week he picked up an offer from Millersville University (D2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2247339' first='Christian' last='Matos'] </strong><strong>– 5'10” / Archbishop Carroll / [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] / Combo Guard:</strong> Matos was one of the most impactful transfers from this past summer. Now he is seeing his recruiting pick up steam as Matos just received an offer from Sacred Heart. Last season this lefty posted 17.4 ppg. for Methacton while shooting 40% from three (67 3PM).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2400237' first='Michael' last='Pereira'] </strong><strong>– 6'6″ / 2026 / Plymouth Whitemarsh / Penn Warriors / Power Forward:</strong> A great deal has been written about the extraordinarily talented perimeter prospects on the “P-Dub” roster, but controlling the paint at both ends this winter will be Pereira. He is a high IQ, walking double-double who can also block shots. Last week assistant coaches from UPenn watched Pereira workout with his squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2450669' first='Carter' last='Smith'] </strong><strong>– 6'3” / 2028 / Penn Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Combo Guard:</strong> Smith is arguably the best Class of 2028 prospect in the area and college coaches are starting notice of that fact. Last week he was on campus at Villanova for their Hoops Mania tip-off event. Smith is a speedy, athletic, and versatile prospect who can score at all three levels, rebound, and distribute. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1287318' first='Carter' last='Wamsley'] </strong><strong>– 6'5” / 2025 / Eastern York / York Ballers / Small Forward:</strong> This point-forward prospect with a versatile skill set and a high IQ already holds several D2 offers. Now PSAC contender Gannon University (D2) has added an offer to his pile. Over the summer Wamsley was a standout on the MADE Hoops Circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136565' first='Jake' last='West'] </strong><strong>– 6'2″ / 2025 / Penn Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Point Guard:</strong> West is the No. 6 ranked prospect in our 2025 rankings and a four-star recruit nationally. Thus, it should not be a surprise that assistant coaches from Florida were recently on the PC campus to watch him. West is an elite point guard who can get buckets and facilitate for teammates. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Commitments</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197611' first='KJ' last='Cochran'] </strong><strong>– 6'4” / 2025 / Perkiomen School / K Low Elite / Point Guard:</strong> During his junior campaign Cochran averaged 15.4 point and 5 rebounds per game. After the 2023-24 season he was named as a 2nd Team All-State selection. Last Friday Cochran announced he had committed to Santa Clara. The multi-skilled floor general is a major addition for Herb Sendek's program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->