SEPA Early November Recruiting Update…Part II

<!-- 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='2047739' first='Caleb' last='Alston-Nelson'] </strong><strong>– 6'7″ / 2025 / Academy of New Church / Power Forward:</strong> Alston-Nelson is an athletic prospect with impressive size who can stroke jumpers from all over the court and work the offensive boards for points. His play over the last five months has been outstanding. So, it should not be a surprise that this past week he visited Rosemont College (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486754' first='TJ' last='Bryson'] </strong><strong>– 5'10″ / 2025 / Penn Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] / Combo Guard:</strong> Bryson is a versatile and instinctive guard who can score, distribute, and rebound. He had been flying under the radar at PC, but of late his recruiting is picking up serious momentum. Bryson recently took unofficial visit to University of Scranton (D3) and received an offer from the Royals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398422' first='Korey' last='Francis'] </strong><strong>– 5'10” / 2027 / Bonner &amp; Prendergast / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Point Guard: </strong>Francis has been phenomenal this fall. He was named as a top performer at marquee showcases like the Big 64 and the Luv1ne Classic. Francis can score at all three levels and distribute. This weekend he took an unofficial visit to Penn State.&nbsp;</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> The offers continue to roll in for Johnston (1st Team All-MAPL in 2023-24) as he is still the hottest guard prospect in southeastern Pennsylvania. This big guard can do it all on the court. He holds numerous P4 offers, and just added an offer from Marquette to his pile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>SEPA Recent Commitments</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1867330' first='Deacon' last='Baratta'] </strong><strong>– 6'6″ / 2025 / Phoenixville / [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] / Wing:</strong> Baratta is a gifted stretch-4 prospect who is the co-favorite to win the 2024-25 PAC Player of the Year award. In 2023-24 he averaged 12 ppg., registered several 20+ point scoring games, was a 1^st Team All-PAC selection and helped push the Phoenixville to the 5A state tourney. Yesterday Baratta committed to Tufts University (D3). Baratta is a major “get” for the Jumbos. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1484308' first='Quadri' last='Bashiru'] </strong><strong>– 6'9″ / 2025 / Hill School / PSA Cardinals / Center:</strong> Late last week Bashiru committed to Big South Conference powerhouse Longwood University. Bashiru is a steadily improving interior force with tremendous upside. With his size, wingspan, and athleticism he can dominate the paint at both ends. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1153953' first='Luke' last='Bevilacqua'] – 6'11” / 2025 / George School / Team Durant / Center: </strong>Yesterday the No. 7 ranked Class of 2025 prospect committed to Lafayette College. “Big Luke” is a stretch-4 /5 prospect with a polished skill set. Bevilacqua is also one of the favorites to win the 2024-24 Friends League POY Award. He chose Lafayette from a nice pile of DI offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->