MAPL: Player of the Year Watch List for 2024-25

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of the prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who are among the front runners to win the POY award in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League which features teams across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jayden Colõn ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mercersburg Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Global Squad ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674719655c5bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colõn (Gettysburg commit) is a stretch-4 prospect who is a double double machine. With his length, solid frame, and polished footwork, Colõn can score from the low blocks at will. He owns a deep bag of fakes and pivot moves that that make him extremely difficult to guard on the interior. Colõn will also catch and finish from the dunker spot as well as work the offensive glass for points. He will catch opponents by surprise with the 3-point range on his jumper. At 6'7” and with his high release point release, Colõn can shoot over defenders and even double teams. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2251704"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674719655c622"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnston is currently one of the most sought-after perimeter prospects in the region. He holds numerous DI and earlier this week he added one from Georgetown to his pile. As a sophomore Johnston averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds per night while shooting 37% from deep. After his dynamic 2023-24 season Johnston was named a 1st Team All-MAPL selection as well as a 2^nd Team All-Area selection. He will make for an ideal scoring wing and plus defender at the college level. For all these reasons, Johnston is the favorite to win the MAPL POY award.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1589405"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674719655c669"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lee is a speedy and athletic scorer with a high IQ. Last season he averaged 16.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest. Lee followed up his impressive junior season with monster performances during the summer live periods. He dominated the competition at the MAPL Team Camp event and was a standout performer on the HGSL circuit. Lee is a tremendous transition scorer who can dunk on a defender's head or finish with a creative touch. In the half-court he can score at all three levels. Lee's is a highly accurate 3-point shooter. His dribble pull-up skills are vastly underrated. In recent months Lee has received a handful of D2 and D3 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1196125"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674719655c6ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This Bucknell commit is one of the craftiest, smartest, and most secure ball handlers in SEPA. Meachem is a pass first style of point guard. But make no mistake, this speedy floor general can get buckets at all three levels. His jump shot is automatic from all over the court. He is a wizard at scoring off the bounce too. Meachem also excels at choosing the right path to the hoop out of pick-n-roll action. In 2023-24 Meachem contributed 14 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds per contest. That impressive stat line earned Meachem a 1st Team All-MAPL as well as 1^st Team All-Area selections. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Front runners from New Jersey for MAPL POY Award:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Bailey – 6'9″ / 2025 / Blair Academy / Power Forward</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kyree Latimer – 6'3” / 2025 / Lawrenceville / Combo Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sage Mateo – 6'3” / 2026 / Hun School / NY Rens / Point Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deron Rippey Jr. – 6'1” / 2026 / Blair Academy / New Heights / Point Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ramon Soyoye – 6'10” / 2025 / Blair Academy / Center</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->