Prospects to watch in District 3 5A

With District 3 set to kick off tournament play this coming week, keep reading for a look at some of the top prospects to watch from throughout the 16-team field in 5A.    A returning All-State selection after leading Hershey all the way to the state title game, Sweeney has his sights set on getting back there, starting with a run through districts as the second seed. The dynamic two-way guard has upped his scoring above 25 per game this year. He projects as a lead guard at the next level but plays up and down the lineup for the Trojans, using his strength, crisp athleticism, and natural instincts to make an impact all over the floor. Also the quarterback for the Hershey football team, there figures to be some hidden upside with Sweeney as he cleans up the low-hanging developmental fruit in his game with a year-round focus on hoops. Despite some D1 recruitment in tow already, Sweeney has elected for a post-grad year and will join the MacDuffie School (MA) next fall in the class of 2027.     Continuing to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with across the Mid Penn and beyond, Diene has played his best basketball throughout this winter while leading Milton Hershey to a 20-2 record and top seed in districts. A burly forward blessed with natural size and strength, he's gradually built out his skillset over the years to now pose a steady matchup problem as an inside-out threat. Diene is able to use his physical tools to play with force around the basket but also shows enticing skill from the perimeter as both a ballhandler and shooter. His ability to expand his game while continuing to impact winning has him well positioned to make a run at D1 recruitment over the next year.     Emerging as one of the better all-around forwards in the area, Lasher has nearly doubled his scoring production from a year ago while establishing West York as a district contender with a 21-1 record, good for the third seed in the upcoming tournament. The lefty is a skilled matchup problem from the frontcourt with a versatile offensive skillset. While not a standout athlete, he shows good positional awareness and carves out position inside with his broad shoulders and strong footwork. He's a threat to pop or roll after setting a screen with shooting ability out to the perimeter in spurts. Still flying a bit under the radar, Lasher figures to draw scholarship-level attention over the next year on his current trajectory.         A DMV native who's quietly put together quite the career at Milton Hershey, Turner is looking to go out with a district title under his belt as the Trojans enter the postseason with a 20-2 record and top overall seed. Having recently scored his 1,000th career point, Turner is one of the more electric perimeter scorers in the state, averaging nearly 21 points per game with an exciting quick-twitch style. He's constantly in attack mode while staying largely under control, attacking the rim with a blend of grace and explosiveness but also showing alluring flashes as a pullup shooter from the perimeter. He'll need time to fill out his frame at the college level but Turner shows some indicators that he could prove to be a hidden gem if he slips too far below the D1 level.     A versatile swingman without a true position, Leonard has displayed steady year-to-year improvement to establish himself as one of the York-Adams League's most dynamic two-way weapons. Averaging close to 20 points per game, he's led the Trojans to a 17-5 record and positioned them for a berth in the state tournament. Leonard is a consistently rugged force looking to attack the basket in any way imaginable, whether as a cutter, rebounder, or on-ball slasher. He's a versatile presence on the defensive end with a nonstop motor and natural instincts for the ball. While he doesn't fit into a traditional mold, Leonard's athletic package and wide assortment of skills should generate attention at the scholarship level.

With District 3 set to kick off tournament play this coming week, keep reading for a look at some of the top prospects to watch from throughout the 16-team field in 5A.