SEPA Late 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='1230538' first='Zane' last='Conlon'] </strong><strong>– 6'4″ / 2025 / Devon Prep / [program_tooltip program_id='2428253' first='Team' last='Final Red'] / Wing: </strong>Conlon followed his historic junior year (17 ppg. &amp; 9 rpg.; 3A state title; 1st Team 3A All-State) with an outstanding summer. He has showed no signs of slowing down during recent fall ball games. So, it should not be a surprise that this stretch-4 prospect just received an offer from Southeastern University (NAIA)</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 the No. 5 ranked prospect in our 2026 rankings and is a Top 50 prospect nationally. This past week Foster visited Pitt's campus and picked up an offer while he was there. Foster also has visits to Villanova and Penn State lined up for October.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251320' first='Jerry' last='Johnson, Jr.'] </strong><strong>– 6'3″ / La Academia Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2428253' first='Team' last='Final Red'] EYCL / Combo Guard: </strong>This summer Johnson exploded onto the SEPA recruiting scene after he stuffed the stat book for 15.5 points, 4.7 assists and 5.5 rebounds per contest at the Philly HS Live sessions. Johnson's performances at Philly HS Live resulted in a great deal of attention from Big 5 schools. Then over the weekend Johnson took an unofficial visit to Delaware.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251704' first='Ethan' last='Johnston'] </strong><strong>– 6'5” / 2026 / Hill School / New York Rens / Wing:</strong> Johnston (1st Team All-MAPL in 2023-24) continues to be one of the most sought-after perimeter prospects in southeastern Pennsylvania. He is a superb athlete with two-way play making skills. Last week he picked up an offer from Seton Hall. Over the weekend, Johnston added an offer from Villanova to his pile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391479' first='Parker' last='Smith'] </strong><strong>– 6'2″ / 2025 / Carlisle / Team PA / Combo Guard:</strong> In 2023-24 Smith was the Mid Penn Conference's leading scorer at 23.9 ppg. and he was a 1st Team All Mid-Penn Conference selection. This week he received an offer from Southeastern University (NAIA). Smith is a 3-point sniper who can also score off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Recent Commitments</u></strong><strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874206' first='Reece' last='Craft'] </strong><strong>– 6'5″ / Devon Prep / [program_tooltip program_id='2423459' first='PA' last='Hoops Academy'] / Small Forward:</strong> During his junior campaign this athletic and skilled lefty averaged 11.8 ppg. and 6.6 rpg. Craft is a hybrid-forward who can score at all three levels and produce points in transition. Late last week Craft committed to D3 powerhouse Swarthmore College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1460797' first='Jakob' last='Harken'] </strong><strong>– 6'4″ / 2025 / Perkiomen Valley / [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] / Shooting Guard:</strong> After considering a handful of D3 offers, Harken announced over the weekend that he had given his verbal commitment to RIT. The Tigers are getting a high IQ guard with a versatile skill set. Before he heads to RIT, we predict that Harken will post a monster senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2028258' first='Matt' last='McCarthy'] </strong><strong>– 6'2″ / 2025 / Episcopal Academy / [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] / Shooting Guard:</strong> It was well known that McCarthy could handle the rock, distribute, and play tenacious defense. Then this past summer he proved that he could score in bunches like a No. 1 option. College coaches noticed that development and McCarthy (14.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg. and 4 apg. in 2023-24) received a stream of offers. After mulling over those offers, McCarthy announced this past weekend that he had committed to Florida Golf Coast University (FGCU).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->