Western PA Upperclassmen New Names to Know

These are a few seniors and juniors you need to know headed into the 2025-26 season. They all have the ability to help bolster their stock this season.    Frank's gangly limbs allow him to corrupt passing lanes and gather steals. His timing to alter shots is exemplary. He moves well in the flow of the offense and can operate out of the triangle when playing against a zone defense. He is patient around the bucket when going up for scoring chances. I like how is able to extend offensive possessions with his hustle. Frank is a capable passer who finds him teammates frequently. Hoping he can add some weight to his frame so he can battle on the interior with likewise sized post players.     Koupiaris is in-between a guard and wing and makes a living when the game is played in the half-court. He is a threat to make shots from behind the arc. Koupiaris also is a threat as a driver on the attack. He shows some flashes as a sneaky athlete. He is a prospect who should see traction from the small college level.     Epps has a nice pulse on the game and can find his teammates for scoring opportunities. He does a nice job getting to different spots off the dribble. He makes his mark from behind the arc and convert shots at a frequent clip. Epps looks a tad frail and could add some muscle to his frame which can make the game easier for him.     Gonzalez is a pesky defender who has no issue sacrificing his body for the good of the team to gather a loose ball. He is also a threat to space the floor from behind the arc. Gonzalez has no issue bullying his way to the paint to score an easy two. He can slow the game down and doesn't look to rush plays into existence. Gonzalez shows flashes of being a facilitator and moving the ball in the half-court.     Bielak is a smart player who can process the game on the fly. He is a threat as an off-ball slasher. He has shown the ability to score through contact. Bielak finds ways to get steals in transition by back tipping opposing players. He also has no issue making plays when the defense collapses onto him. I would like to see Bielak become a step faster. He can hurt you as a scorer and a facilitator. He would be a great option at the small college level or the post-grad level.

These are a few seniors and juniors you need to know headed into the 2025-26 season. They all have the ability to help bolster their stock this season.