CoBL Interstate Shootout: Emerging bigs to watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>City of Basketball Love will host its annual Interstate Shootout this weekend, bringing in over 100 teams from across the region to compete at the Sixth Man Center over the course of two jam-packed days. Take a look below at a handful of emerging frontcourt prospects who we look forward to watching over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3771501"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aadfd8f49877"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A recent transfer from Canada, Adedeji announced his enrollment at Egan earlier this month and made his competitive debut with the Eagles last weekend at West Chester's Big 64 event. We'll get our first up-close look at him this weekend with Egan set to take on Sankofa Freedom (PA) and Clearview (NJ) on Sunday morning. In analyzing his film, he looks to be a true paint presence with signs of advanced footwork and dexterity for his size. Egan is looking to move itself up the PCL standings this year and adding an apparent D1 talent in the frontcourt should be a great starting point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3772162"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aadfd8f49922"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We haven't gotten a real look at Greiner just yet but well-placed sources have indicated he could be one of the next bigtime prospects to come out of South Jersey. He flew under the radar on the middle school circuit but should have a chance to be part of the varsity rotation rigtht away for a storied Haddonfield program. Greiner's reputation is as a lights-out shooter with premier positional size at this stage while still being very early in his physical development. He's one of the young prospects we're most looking forward to getting a first look at on Saturday morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3772167"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aadfd8f4996c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another recent transfer who we'll get a first look at this weekend, Richardson just relocated to the area with his dad taking an assistant coaching position at Lincoln University. There's not much of an established track record but he brings top-end size and length to the frontcourt with two years left to develop in a Whippets program that's produced its fair share of D1 talent in recent years. Bloodlines are in Richardson's favor as well, with his dad being a former McDonald's All-American who went on to play at Florida State. It should be interesting to evaluate him up close to see just how far along he is in his development, but the tools are there to be able to at least make an impact in District 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3219923"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aadfd8f499ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new name to the region, Ajene will make the trip down from Long Island for three games in what should be his competitive debut with the Bears. He comes by way of The Walker School (GA) and the respected Southern Kings AAU program with a reputation as an athletic and physically imposing two-way presence in the paint. There's been some interesting under-the-radar talent at Stony Brook School in recent years and Ajene seems to be in line to continue that trend, as the film we've seen points to a clear scholarship-level prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3660597"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aadfd8f499ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Werigbelegha is still relatively new to the region but had a chance to get his feet wet this spring and summer while showing signs of real ability to develop moving forward. He catches the eye immediately with standout length and a lean, athletic frame but shows a solid foundation as a post scorer with potential to space the floor as a standstill shooter as well. The native of Nigeria played in the summer with St. Mark's (DE) before ultimately enrolling at Tatnall, and should be a big boost to a Hornets team with eyes on competing for a state championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3033549"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aadfd8f49a2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Part of a new-look Life Center lineup under new head coach Jamil Hawes, Fofana projects as the primary piece up front for the Warriors after transferring in from Gloucester Catholic (NJ) as a repeat junior. He's a live-bodied two-way presence who uses his length and quick leaping ability to be a steady factor as a shot-blocker, rebounder, and above-the-rim finisher. With the extra year to refine his skills and test himself against a higher level of competition, Fofana has the potential to break out and emerge onto scholarship-level radars before too long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->