3A State Tourney: SEPA Prospects to Watch in 1st Round

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a preview of prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who college coaches need to watch during the 1^st round of PIAA 3A state tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2450663"],"_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-67c784b5c131c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aylmer is freshman starter who posted a stat line of 9 points, 4 dimes and 3 rebounds per contest this season. During LC's recent 3A tournament seeding game he registered a double double of 16 points (2 threes) and 10 dimes. Aylmer is a speedy guard with smooth change of direction handles. Those assets enable Aylmer to create for himself and teammates off the bounce. He is especially skilled at getting paint touches and then scoring via lay-ins and floaters, or executing a kick out pass to open shooters. His ability to score or distribute out of pick-n-roll action is impressive. Aylmer's jump shot is automatic in the mid-range and from behind the arc.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2424028"],"_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-67c784b5c1385"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This sophomore has the reputation of being an automatic three-point shooter and that rep held true during the 2024-25 regular season. For example, in late January, Byrd drained 8 threes on his way to 26 points. On the season he averaged 15 points per night and shot 36% from deep. Still, it was the development in Byrd's dribble drive skills that really caught our attention this season. Byrd frequently went coast-to-coast for fast break lay-ups. He also relentlessly attacked opposing defenses off the dribble in the half-court. Once Byrd (3^rd Team All-PCL selection) was in the lane, he scored via pull-ups, runners, and lay-ins. This 2027 prospect is just scratching the surface of his potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2251289"],"_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-67c784b5c13fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Back in December Fisher tipped off his junior campaign by pouring in 34 points (4 threes) on Chester as well as 26 points (3 triples) against WC Henderson. Fisher's outstanding play continued all season as he averaged 17 ppg. and splashed 50 threes. As a result of his stellar junior season, Fisher was named as a 2^nd Team All-Lancaster-Lebanon League selection. In addition to popping treys from all over the floor, Fisher is a fantastic transition player. His speed, attacking nature and ability to convert through contact at the rim enable Fisher to score in the open court at will. Fisher owns sneaky hops, so he will not hesitate to flush on an unsuspecting defender's head. In the half-court, Fisher's ability to play off two feet is impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427375"],"_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-67c784b5c1444"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steele is a Swiss Army knife guard prospect who is closing 2024-25 on a hot streak and thus improving his recruiting stock. During the regular season Steele averaged 10 points per night. Over his last four games, Steele has stepped up his scoring and posted 15 ppg. Included in this recent stretch of stellar play was Steele's 22-point (1 three) effort in the Mid-Penn Conference title game. Steele can score in the open court, pop triples and slash to the cup for back-door lay-ins. He can also operate as a primary ball handler where his nifty handles create scoring opportunities for himself and allow him to facilitate for teammates. When Steele gets into the paint and is looking to score among the trees, his solid frame, hang time and finishing skills lead to a host of And-1s.    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->