Unsigned senior report: Central PA (Part 1)

With changes in eligibility, transfer portal, and NIL rules, there are more high school prospects than ever entering their senior seasons still unsigned and without a destination at the next level. We'll be profiling unsigned seniors across the state over the rest of the reason, continuing with the oft-overlooked central part of the state between Philly and Pittsburgh.    Adams has had a bit if an itinerant path, starting at Phelps School before heading to Nativity BVM and then losing time last season to eligibility issues surrounding his transfer to Reading. Ready to make up for lost time as a senior with the Red Knights, Adams should be as imposing a frontcourt force as you'll find in Berks County. He's a rugged two-way presence in the paint, relishing physicality while throwing his weight around as an interior finisher and rim defender. While not the most skilled, Adams should have a chance to draw scholarship-level attention with a strong season given his size and low-maintenance approach.     After being a fixture in the Trinity lineup since his freshman year, Brown looks ready to thrive right away in his new surroundings at Harrisburg. Known to score in bunches, the southpaw is a potent three-level option with a dangerous a pull-up stroke as you'll find in the Mid Penn Conference. He compliments his shooting with a compact game of the dribble and is a skilled finisher around the basket. If he shows he can leverage his scoring ability into opportunities for others, he should have no issue garnering scholarship-level recruitment throughout the winter.     A key supporting contributor dating back to CY's 2024 state title run, Brown now steps into a marquee role as a senior following the departure of a legendary 2025 class for the Panthers. An energetic two-way guard, he excels as a high-octane downhill threat off the bounce, putting steady pressure on the rim in the halfcourt or transition. He sets an intense tone with in-your-face pressure defense to help force turnovers and spark easy opportunities going the other way. A dependable threat from beyond the arc as well, Brown should have a chance to push toward the scholarship level this winter if he's able to flourish under the increased spotlight of his new role.     Another experienced piece stepping into a primary role for his senior year, Buhrman has thrived for years as a jack-of-all-trades complementary wing in support of all-state forward JJ Kelly (now at D1 Ohio University). He'll take on more of a scoring and creation load this year, showing off a cerebral halfcourt skillset with real viability as a dribble/pass/shoot threat. The lanky swingman shows comfort across multiple positions within offensive structure, showing himself to be an efficient mismatch scorer and high-IQ facilitator from a variety of spots on the floor. While not the swiftest athlete on the wing and a bit undersized in the height and muscle departments for the ‘4' at the next level, Buhrman fits a mold that has found success in the D2 PSAC or could really flourish id he slips to the small-college ranks.     Coles has been one of the more potent scorers in the region from just about the second he entered the high school ranks and will be counted on heavily this winter if PM West is to maintain the standard it's set for itself over the past decade. With as smooth a shooting stroke as there is in the state, he has effortless deep range with the ability to pull up under control in tight spaces. He's grown in his ability to attack off the bounce and has shown to be a high-IQ passer when he's able to collapse the defense and open up looks for his teammates. A high-academic guard sitting on the D1 bubble, Coles should generate some positive momentum this winter as the Panthers will need him to have some explosive scoring performances.

With changes in eligibility, transfer portal, and NIL rules, there are more high school prospects than ever entering their senior seasons still unsigned and without a destination at the next level. We'll be profiling unsigned seniors across the state over the rest of the reason, continuing with the oft-overlooked central part of the state between Philly and Pittsburgh.