We Knew… But Now We Know: Spring Kickoff Underclass Standouts

Day 2 of #PHSpringKickoff brought another level of intensity, and with it came a new group of prospects who stepped up and made an impression. As the competition tightened, these players showed consistency, toughness, and the ability to impact winning. This was a chance to build off of being names that we already knew, but these players made a statement.   Use code dev30 for 30% off and secure access as we're going through rankings and preparing you for grassroots season. You don't want to miss any of our scouting.    Orji was one of the first players to pop on Day 2, and it starts with his physical presence. He looks the part immediately, but what separates him is how skilled he is with that size. He can stretch the floor, put it on the deck, and attack downhill. He's an aggressive wing who plays through contact and produces across the board. We were already high on him, and he only strengthened that with his showing at Boomtown at the Spring Kickoff.     Van Matre looked like one of the most complete players in the gym all weekend. The game slows down for him, and he impacts it in multiple ways. He rebounds well, pushes in transition, finishes creatively around the basket, and makes the right reads. The passing is what really separates him for me. Despite scoring with ease, he consistently created for others and played within the flow. Van Matre has good size, great feel, and a mature approach. He was dominant and looked like a top-tier prospect that we're extremely high on right now.     Wittler was a major reason the Titans went undefeated on the weekend. He's a guard who controls the game as a true floor general. He dictated pace, operated efficiently in the pick-and-roll, and made quick, decisive reads that kept the defense guessing. Wittler is dangerous with the ball in his hands, and teammates feed off of that. He gets to his spots and scores without forcing too much. He takes care of the ball, breaks defenders down, and consistently creates offense. Wittler is a poised leader who continues to build momentum after a solid sophomore season, and I think this Titans team is up for a huge summer showing.     Pecic's shooting ability was on full display all weekend, and he continues to prove why he's one of the top freshmen in the state. He's a knockdown shooter who thrives off movement, coming off screens, and letting it fly with confidence. What Bo also showed was touch in the mid-range and the ability to finish in transition. The next step is expanding his all-around game, but the scoring punch is undeniable, and opposing teams got to see plenty of that. Big weekend for him where he solidified himself.     Dowling led an undefeated NoCo Elite squad and looked every bit of a top player in the class. I like it when prospects prove a point. He attacks with purpose, gets to his spots, and takes advantage of mismatches. He was able to put together multiple scoring runs by creating offense off steals and rebounds, where he went coast to coast for finishes. Dowling reads the floor well, plays on and off the ball, and scores at all three levels. He's a confident, productive guard with a big summer ahead, and he showed why he's regarded as a top freshman in the state.

Day 2 of #PHSpringKickoff brought another level of intensity, and with it came a new group of prospects who stepped up and made an impression. As the competition tightened, these players showed consistency, toughness, and the ability to impact winning. This was a chance to build off of being names that we already knew, but these players made a statement.