EPL Session 3 VA Standouts (Part 3)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elite Prep League took their third session to Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA and was one of the most competitive events we've witnessed all year. Here we take a look at part three of the standouts from the four VA teams in attendance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaiden Arnold | 6'1” PG | Fork Union '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3355589,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Arnold-Jaiden.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Arnold-Jaiden.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3355589" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arnold was the definition of “unguardable” in their win over Highland School, as he was able to get wherever he wanted to off the bounce and made plays for not just himself but others and was able to turn the tides of the game with his ability to control it. There aren't many players I've seen that are as quick and shifty with the ball as him as he used combo moves off the bounce in the open floor and in the half court, he pushed the rock and made great reads to get players open shots in transition, he got to his spots in the midrange and at the rim and converted at a high clip, and he was great defensively guarding the ball and shooting passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keoni Sacco | 6'9” C | Fork Union '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3355598,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Sacco-Keoni.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Sacco-Keoni.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3355598" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sacco showed at this session what we've known since he ended up at Fork Union, which is that he'll make a college program very happy when they take a chance on a high school post that has a mixture of athleticism and skill, but is also just scratching the surface with how good he can be. He showed great post moves as he was simplistic but finished with both hands through traffic and on jump hooks, he showed his ability to stretch the floor by making some shots from deep, he finished above the rim on multiple occasions, and he great defensively showing rim protection and the ability to switch as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adarius Boston | 6'4” SG | Fork Union '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3355635,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Boston-Adarius.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Boston-Adarius.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3355635" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boston had a huge session for Fork Union, and as a player we've watched since he was a young high school prospect he has come a long way and has earned the right to say division one coaches should be getting into contact with him now. The 6'4” off guard has great positional size and showed his explosiveness with a couple of big time throw downs in transition, he showed his ability to work off the ball on cuts and coming off screens to get easy shots, he worked well in isolation and created shots for himself and others, and he was great defensively where he showed great effort and fought for 50-50 balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Phoenix Sickles | 6'6” WF | Fork Union '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3355649,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Sickles-Phoenix.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Sickles-Phoenix.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3355649" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sickles is an intriguing prospect and fits the mold of a number of players from Fork Union who have gone on to have a lot of success in college, as he's a big wing who can absolutely shoot the cover off the ball and knows his role. The 6'6” wing has an absolute ratchet from behind the arc and a quick release to get his shot off, he showed a lot of confidence letting it fly in transition and from well beyond the arc, he got hot quickly and filled it up in bunches, and he showed some grit fighting on the defensive end and on the glass as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2575696' first='Jamison' last='Ross'] | 6'6” WF | Highland '27</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3195343,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Jamison-Ross-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1765382708.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Jamison-Ross-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1765382708.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3195343" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ross is continuing to improve and show that much like his two brothers he's worthy of being a division one recruit, but if he continues to play the way he did at this session there's going to be no question about that in the near future. Standing 6'6” with long arms and an explosive athlete he has all the physical and athletic tools to play at the division one level, he showed that off with some impressive finishes through traffic and above the rim, he showed improvement in his ability to knock down shots off the catch, and he was very good on the defensive end getting deflections and challenging shots as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2847084' first='Blake' last='Fitzgerald'] | 6'7” F | Highland '28</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3355654,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Fitzgerald-Blake.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Fitzgerald-Blake.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3355654" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fitzgerald is one of those players that may not look the part and his game isn't exactly prototypical, but he gets the job done and is productive on a regular basis and definitely as at this session. The 6'7” hybrid forward showed off his athleticism with a poster dunk as he got downhill and a defender underestimated him, he showed great touch in the midrange and even out behind the arc knocking down shots, he can handle it and make passes to cutters and shooters, and his blend of skill and size makes him a walking mismatch that is tough to game plan for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->