Unsigned senior report: PA Prep Schools

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 state's several high-level prep programs.    Blake wasted no time making his presence felt south of the border, pouring in over 30 points in each of Phelps' season-opening wins while making it clear why he's regarded as the top unsigned prospect in the state after transferring down from Canada for his senior year. A dynamic three-level scorer, he shows a high-level blend of explosiveness and skill while working toward the rim off the bounce. The southpaw is capable of heating up in a hurry from beyond the arc with a quick release and elevation that allows him to rise up promptly in tight spaces. He uses his size, length, and quickness to bother opposing ballhandlers on the defensive end as well. With mid-majors beginning to prioritize him, Blake should be one of the more productive guards in the national prep school ranks this year with upside to push toward the high-major level with further growth as a lead guard.     After a standout career as a fixture at area power Allentown Central Catholic since his freshman season, Vigo has seen his stock take off since opting for a post-grad year at Phelps. A southpaw utility guard with a rare intersection of explosiveness and IQ, he's a bulldog of a two-way presence capable of functioning up and down the lineup on either end of the floor. He can facilitate the offense from the lead guard spot, fill lanes athletically on the wing, or switch onto opposing forwards defensively using his strength and vertical pop. That type of feel and versatility is why multiple low-major programs have already offered Vigo in recent months, and he'll have a chance to push toward the mid-major range if he can prove himself this winter to be a consistently dangerous perimeter shooter.     It would be understandable if it took Mathis time to get his feet under him after arriving at Perkiomen a bit into the school year this fall, but instead the Texas native has hit the ground running, leading the Panthers in scoring in each game of a perfect 3-0 start to the season. A pure lead guard attending Perk for a post-grad year, Mathis has shown the ability to thrive as both a scorer and facilitator. He's poised attacking the paint off the dribble, with skill as a finisher and natural feel as a passer on the move. Mathis plays a smart and energetic floor game while also showing he can stretch defenses to the perimeter as a reliable 3-point shooter. He's not quite the most dynamic as an athlete or physical presence, but his skill level and mature two-way approach should make him a popular name among D1 programs across the region this winter.     A well-known name across the state after steering Central York to a 6A championship in 2024, Natal has opted for a post-grad year at Hill in hopes of solidifying his recruitment at the D1 level. The smooth guard has a calm pace to his attack off the bounce while showing comfort as both a scorer and facilitator from the lead guard spot. While not the quickest, he uses a deceptive handle and polished footwork to generate advantages working toward the rim while also spacing the floor capably to the perimeter as a catch-and-shoot threat when playing alongside another playmaker. Having slowly added to his athletic package over the past year-plus, he should benefit from the rigors of Hill's MAPL schedule while scholarship-level programs continue to monitor him closely.     White had somewhat of a quiet year at Newman School (MA) last winter after transferring down from Canada, splitting time between the NEPSAC AAA champions and Newman's second team, but showed an alluring skillset despite the lack of significant minutes on the top squad. Moving down to Perkiomen for his senior year, he's seized the opportunity presented to him with an increased role. The Canadian swingman catches the eye with his inherent blend of size and perimeter shooting, but has impressed in the early season with his opportunistic dribble-drive game and crafty passing vision on the move. He'll have to continue to prove himself on the other end of the floor, but looks like a potentially sneaky late add for a low D1 program that values his plug-and-play offensive skillset on the wing.     After several years as a starter and key contributor for one of South Jersey's top programs in Paul VI, Thomas is spending a post-grad year at Phelps with a number of programs on either side of the D1 bubble closely monitoring his development. A long and lanky swingman, he shines with a plug-and-play complementary skillset as a reliable floor-spacer out to the arc and active defensive playmaker with especially intriguing shot-blocking instincts from the wing. He's shown flashes creating his own shot off the bounce as well and is an athletic finisher in space as a cutter or in transition. If he's consistent with his aggression on both ends of the floor, it wouldn't be a surprise for a D1 program to pull the trigger on Thomas with his ability to thrive in a translatable role.     A fixture in the starting lineup for several years while helping establish Devon Prep as a consistent factor in the PCL, Conlon backed off a commitment to NAIA program Southeastern (FL) and instead opted for a post-grad year at Hill. He should fit seamlessly into the Rams' system, as Hill has been known to have success with skilled, high-IQ mismatch forwards in Conlon's mold. A versatile offensive weapon, he uses a thicker frame to his advantage as he works into position all across the floor with a cerebral approach and wide-ranging dribble/pass/shoot skillset. Conlon's versatility at his size makes him a clear target at the scholarship level, while he'll have a chance to catch eyes at the D1 level if he can continue reshaping his body and iron out a more clear defensive fit in the midst of his post-grad year.

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 state's several high-level prep programs.