SEPA State Tourney Stock Risers...Part II

Below is Part II our review of prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who increased their recruiting stock with their outstanding play during their team's run to the semifinals the of PIAA state tournaments.    Ashby is a starter for LCD who this season contributed 14.6 points per night and drained 62 triples. He scored a season high 25 points on strength of 7 made threes against Northern Lebanon. Ashby's hot shooting from behind the arc has continued in the 1A state tourney as he is averaging 2 made threes per game. During LCD's quarter final win over The Christian Academy, Ashby popped 3 treys on his way to 19 points. Ashby is an incredibly accurate off the dribble shooter. His shooting stroke possesses a quick release and logo distance range. In addition to making in rain from beyond the 3-point line, Ashby owns solid handles and quick first step. Thus, he can operate as a secondary all handler in the half-court or push the rock on the fast break.     Despite being the focal point of opponent's defensive strategies, Upper Moreland's No. 1 offensive option is averaging 13.6 points in the 5A state tourney. In Upper Moreland's quarterfinal upset of Msgr. Bonner, Campbell posted a tourney high 21 points (1 three). In half-court possessions, Campbell can score at every level. He also thrives at producing points in transition. Still, what college coaches will really love about Campbell are the intangibles he brings to the court. Campbell owns a high IQ, outstanding court awareness, is a vocal leader and plays with endless energy. Additionally, he is guard who competes on the glass and is a menacing defender. How this 2025 prospect remains available is a mystery.     Across Sankofa's three game run to the 1A semifinals, Dubose has registered 18 points per game. The highlight of Dubose's recent stretch of extraordinary play was a 22-point effort (1 three) during Sankofa's quarterfinal win over Chester Charter. This athletic junior is showing promise as a DI stretch-4 prospect. Dubose owns the length, muscular frame, polished footwork, and aggressiveness needed to score points on the interior via post ups and the offensive glass. He can also drag his defender out to the perimeter and pop threes over him. Or Dubose can use his quick first step to score from the wing off one or two dribbles. Defensively, Dubose is a beast on the boards and an intimidating shot blocker.     Last weekYates made headlines after he dropped 34 points (3 threes) during the Saints' overtime win against Penncrest in the 5A quarterfinals. But even before that impressive outburst, Yates was cooking in the state tourney. He tipped off the 5A tourney by posting a state line of 12 points (3 for 3 on 3PAs), 9 assists and 4 rebounds. In the 2nd Round Yates stuffed the stat book with 15 points (2 threes), 6 assist and 5 rebounds. Yates is a multi-skilled guard college coaches should text immediately. His next level speed, incredible instincts and filthy handles get hm to rim in transition as well as in the half-court. Yates can also get paint touches and then execute a kick out pass or drop a dime to the dunker spot. His live dribble passing skills are impressive too. Obviously, this dynamic guard can pop three all day.

Below is Part II our review of prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who increased their recruiting stock with their outstanding play during their team's run to the semifinals the of PIAA state tournaments.