Updated 2025 Rankings: SEPA Stock Risers...Part III

Earlier this week we published our updated Class of 2025 rankings.   Below is Part III in our review of “stock risers” from southeastern Pennsylvania's Class of 2025 who you need to keep an eye on at the college level.    This marks the second consecutive edition of our rankings in which Carson has moved up the list of 2025s. The reason for that upward trend is that Carson continues to add pieces to his game and become a more complete guard prospect. In 2024-25 Carson averaged 14 points per game and was a 2nd Team All-Inter-Ac selection. Carson poured 25 points (3 threes; 10-11 FTAs) during a regular season contest versus Malvern Prep. He also posted 19 points in PAISAA state tournament versus Cristo Rey.  Carson is quick combo guard who can score at every level. Still, what impressed the most about Carson this season was the ability he displayed to operate as an elite floor general. In 2024-25 his ability to attack opposing defenses off the dribble on half-court possessions and then distribute to the open teammates was impressive. Carson's decision making in the Fords' transition game was remarkable too.        How Chamberlain is still available is an absolute mystery. During his senior campaign, Chamberlain averaged 10 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game while shooting 36% from deep. Chamberlain was a starter and key contributor for this year's SJP team that went 12-1 in Philly Catholic League play and advanced to the PCL tournament semifinals. Chamberlain poured in 22 points (4 threes) in that PCL semifinal contest. This athletic and fast prospect is a three-level scoring guard. With his high IQ and unselfish nature, Chamberlain can also operate as a pass first lead guard. On defense, Chamberlain's active hands and quick lateral movements make him a plus defender.        Melniczak is multi-skilled guard who capped an incredible senior year with 1st Team All-FSL honors. This lefty owns the reputation as a lights out 3-point shooter, and he definitely displayed that skill set again in 2024-25. But Melniczak really turned heads this winter with his sneaky quick bursts off the dribble that got him into the lane for floaters, runners, and lay-ins. On other paint touches, Melniczak's high IQ and court vision enabled him to deliver kicks outs passes to open shooters. This season Melniczak averaged 13 points and 5 boards per night. He notched a double double of 21 points (2 threes) and 10 rebounds against Phelps School. He also posted a near double double of 23 points (3 triples) and 8 boards versus ANC. On defense, Melniczak was a lockdown defender and guarded the opponent's No. 1 option on a nightly basis.     It is hard to put into words the monster senior season Orange assembled. Orange posted 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals per night while leading DCCS to the Bicentennial Athletic League and District 1-1A titles. He was named the BAL Player of the Year as well as an All-Area selection. Orange is a walking bucket who rung up multiple 30-pieces this winter. Included those scoring explosions was a 33-point night in the District 1-1A championship game as well as a 31-point effort in the 1A state tournament. Orange's speed, tight handles and versatile finishing skills enable him to generate points on the fast break. In the half-court Orange can pop jumpers from all over the floor. He is especially effective on pull-up threes. Orange can also use the dribble to get to his mid-range spots or all the way to the rack. Orange holds a slew of D2 / D3 offers, but more colleges coaches should be texting him.

Earlier this week we published our updated Class of 2025 rankings.