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Pennsylvania New Names to Know

Pennsylvania New Names to Know
Tom Keller
Tom Keller July 27, 2025 @ 07:20 PM
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Jude Lazicki
Jude Lazicki 6'2" | SG/SF | 2027
PA
Pierce Cughan
Pierce Cughan 6'2" | SG | 2027
PA
Ben Koser
Ben Koser 6'7" | C | 2028
PA
Kedron Gilmore
Kedron Gilmore 6'0" | CG | 2027
PA
Jude Ausi
Jude Ausi 6'2" | SF | 2027
PA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A few prospects in the Keystone state who should be on the radars of coaches before the season starts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916450"],"_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-6886a659c4218"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ausi is primed for a big year with many key departures for back to back WPIAL 6A champion Upper St. Clair. Different players are going to have to replace the upperclassmen who departed the program. He does a nice job of scoring inside and has a nose for the basketball. He is in good spots on the floor to gather steals. His size allows him to take advantage of smaller opponents. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916460"],"_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-6886a659c427f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gilmore is a productive scorer who can put the ball into the cup in a variety of ways. He has a quick first step which allows him to blow by defenders and get paint touches. His speed allows him to cover a ton of ground defensively and has a knack for coming up with steals. He should see an increased role this upcoming season due to the departure of upperclassmen due to graduation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916481"],"_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-6886a659c42cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Koser is an old school post player who shows some modern flashes but makes most of his living on the interior. He uses his length to alter shots and has great timing when going up to contest looks. Koser is in great spots on the floor to come up with rebounds. He is very unselfish and can find others for scoring chances. Koser has the ability to space the floor and can score from behind the three point line. His best basketball is ahead of him and think he has the ability to burst onto the scene this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916491"],"_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-6886c26bbb084"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cughan is effective getting paint touches while navigating downhill to the bucket. He is a big 6'2" with long wiry arms that allow him to congest passing lanes. He shows the ability to operate at different gears. Hoping he can add some muscle to his frame which will help his transition to the college game a lot smoother. Cughan shows some promise operating out of the two man game and can feed the rolling screener the rock on the move. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916498"],"_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-6886c26bbb0d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lazicki is a natural scorer who finds the rim in a plethora of ways. He uses his broad frame to bulldoze over others in his way. Lazicki is sneaky athletic and can play around the rim. He is a bit of a tweener and am unsure what position he will be at the next level. His ability to fill the lane in transition is one of his best traits as a player. Looking forward to tracking his progress this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

A few prospects in the Keystone state who should be on the radars of coaches before the season starts.

Jude Ausi

Jude Ausi

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Jude
Ausi SF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Upper St. Clair
|
PA
Pennsylvania New Names to Know
Ausi is primed for a big year with many key departures for back to back WPIAL 6A champion...
Written by Tom Keller
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Jude Ausi

State: Pennsylvania
School: Upper St. Clair
Club: Caveman Basketball
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Kedron Gilmore

Kedron Gilmore

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Kedron
Gilmore CG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
The Neighborhood Academy
|
PA
Pennsylvania New Names to Know
Gilmore is a productive scorer who can put the ball into the cup in a variety of ways....
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Kedron Gilmore

State: Pennsylvania
School: The Neighborhood Academy
Club: Caveman Basketball
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Ben Koser

Ben Koser

HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Ben
Koser C
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
Danville Area
|
PA
Pennsylvania New Names to Know
Koser is an old school post player who shows some modern flashes but makes most of his living...
Written by Tom Keller
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Ben Koser

State: Pennsylvania
School: Danville Area
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Pierce Cughan

Pierce Cughan

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Pierce
Cughan SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Columbia County Christian
|
PA
Pennsylvania New Names to Know
Cughan is effective getting paint touches while navigating downhill to the bucket. He is a big 6’2″ with...
Written by Tom Keller
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Pierce Cughan

State: Pennsylvania
School: Columbia County Christian
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Jude Lazicki

Jude Lazicki

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2027
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Jude
Lazicki SG/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Mount Carmel Area
|
PA
Pennsylvania New Names to Know
Lazicki is a natural scorer who finds the rim in a plethora of ways. He uses his broad...
Written by Tom Keller
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Jude Lazicki

State: Pennsylvania
School: Mount Carmel Area
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