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Notable Freshman in Western Pennsylvania

Notable Freshman in Western Pennsylvania
Tom Keller
Tom Keller December 15, 2025 @ 04:35 PM
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Gabe Gizzi
Gabe Gizzi 5'10" | CG | 2029
PA
Owen Hodge
Owen Hodge 6'2" | SF | 2029
PA
Chase Andrews
Chase Andrews 6'3" | CG | 2029
PA
Amaizen Straugthers
Amaizen Straugthers 5'11" | CG | 2029
PA
Julius Page Jr.
Julius Page Jr. SG | 2029
PA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are a few freshman who are having solid starts to their varsity careers thus far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3027999"],"_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-69408d4680553"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Page doesn't let the ball stick to his hands and can find others for scoring chances in different spots on the floor. I like how he is able to stuff the stat sheet with his play. He is at his best in the open floor in transition. Page can play above the rim. Page needs to sit on fakes more and not be an easy buyer on them. He is able to crash the glass in when he is playing off the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3231624"],"_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-69408d46805cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andrews is a jerky-jerky unorthodox guard who flat out knows how to play the game. He uses his long arms to make acrobatic finishes around the bucket. I really like the way he can move without the ball in his hands as a slasher. You need to know where he is at all times he is on the floor since he is that versatile. He is very fundamentally sound and is almost like a robot with his precision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3231680"],"_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-69408d468061d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hodge is a threat to score from behind the arc as an off-ball catch and shooter. His length allows him to get steals. Hodge does a nice job of filling the lane in transition and capitalizing off of easy buckets. I would like to see him strengthen his handle and work on handling it against pressure better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3035875"],"_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-69408d468066a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Straugthers does a nice job on the attack and excels at turning the corner and touching the paint. He is an acrobatic finisher inside. His ability to fill the lane in transition is seen when he is playing off the ball while running the floor. He isn't a sniper from deep but can make a shot from out there if he is left open or has his feet set. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3231775"],"_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-69408d46806b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He is able to turn defense to offense and converts it to scoring opportunities for his team. Gizzi can find others for scoring chances and has no issue stopping on the dime to change directions. He moves without the ball and is able to hunt for his own shot. Gizzi could get his shot release a tad quicker but it is still very clean when it comes off his hands. He can score the basketball from deep. He is a tad right hand dominant when he is finishing around the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These are a few freshman who are having solid starts to their varsity careers thus far.

Julius Page Jr.

Julius Page Jr.

POS SG
CLASS 2029
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Julius
Page Jr. SG
Class
2029
HS
Neighborhood Academy
|
PA
Notable Freshman in Western Pennsylvania
Page doesn’t let the ball stick to his hands and can find others for scoring chances in different...
Written by Tom Keller
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Julius Page Jr.

State: Pennsylvania
School: Neighborhood Academy
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Chase Andrews

Chase Andrews

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Chase
Andrews CG
Class
2029
Height
6'3"
HS
Freedom
|
PA
Notable Freshman in Western Pennsylvania
Andrews is a jerky-jerky unorthodox guard who flat out knows how to play the game. He uses his...
Written by Tom Keller
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Chase Andrews

State: Pennsylvania
School: Freedom
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Owen Hodge

Owen Hodge

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2029
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Owen
Hodge SF
Class
2029
Height
6'2"
HS
Penn-Trafford
|
PA
Notable Freshman in Western Pennsylvania
Hodge is a threat to score from behind the arc as an off-ball catch and shooter. His length...
Written by Tom Keller
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Owen Hodge

State: Pennsylvania
School: Penn-Trafford
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Amaizen Straugthers

Amaizen Straugthers

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Amaizen
Straugthers CG
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Lincoln Park Performing Arts
|
PA
Notable Freshman in Western Pennsylvania
Straugthers does a nice job on the attack and excels at turning the corner and touching the paint....
Written by Tom Keller
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Amaizen Straugthers

State: Pennsylvania
School: Lincoln Park Performing Arts
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Gabe Gizzi

Gabe Gizzi

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Gabe
Gizzi CG
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Seton-LaSalle
|
PA
Notable Freshman in Western Pennsylvania
He is able to turn defense to offense and converts it to scoring opportunities for his team. Gizzi...
Written by Tom Keller
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Gabe Gizzi

State: Pennsylvania
School: Seton-LaSalle
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