Western Pennsylvania’s Sharpshooters
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In Western PA these high school basketball players are never intimidated to shoot the long-distance three-pointer. Not only can they “pull it” from about 20 feet, but some tend to “light it up” from 25 feet or more during games.…
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Continue ReadingIn Western PA these high school basketball players are never intimidated to shoot the long-distance three-pointer. Not only can they “pull it” from about 20 feet, but some tend to “light it up” from 25 feet or more during games. Whether in a set offense, coming off screens, running the baseline against the zone, or in transition, watch for the following young men to “knock down” three-point shots from anywhere on the court. With the game of basketball changing to a more perimeter style, these guys have adapted and developed a skill-set that transitions perfectly to the current game.
Jackson Faulk Jackson Faulk 6'2" | CG West Allegheny | 2021 State PA 6’2″ Guard
West Allegheny High School
Class of 2021
– Jackson has been performing extremely well for the last few years at West Allegheny
– He can catch and shoot, as well as create his own shot in the half-court set
Peyton Mele Peyton Mele 6'3" | CG Hickory | 2021 State PA 6’3″ Guard
Hickory High School
Class of 2021
– Peyton has the “green light” on the perimeter and loves the ball in his hands
– Has an extremely quick release on his shot as well
Joey Petcash Joey Petcash 6'2" | SG Pine Richland | 2021 State PA 6’3″ Guard
Pine Richland High School
Class of 2021
– Joey is a skilled shooter from long-distance
– He consistently puts up big numbers in the stat line from three-point range
Vozzy Steals Vozzy Steals 6'1" | CG Ambridge | 2021 State PA 6’2″ Guard
Ambridge High School
Class of 2021
– Vozzy has no hesitation when it comes to shooting the three-point shot
– When making his perimeter shots, he is virtually unstoppable from deep
Connor Moss Connor Moss 6'2" | CG Plum | 2021 State PA 6’2″ Guard
Plum High School
Class of 2021
– Connor is an above-average long-distance shooter
– He does a terrific job getting his shot off with defender close-outs
Luke Gensler Luke Gensler 6'3" | PF Upper St. Clair | 2021 State PA 6’3″ Guard/Forward
Upper St. Clair High School
Class of 2021
– Luke does well coming off screens to bury the perimeter shot
– His consistent high-percentage shooting makes him a match-up problem defensively
Demitri Fritch Demitri Fritch 6'2" | CG Springdale | 2021 State PA 6’4″ Guard/Forward
Springdale High School
Class of 2021
– Demitri is long and gets height on his three-point shots
– He is difficult to defend with the close-out on the perimeter
Jake DiMichele Jake DiMichele 6'3" | CG OLSH | 2022 State PA 6’3″ Guard
OLSH High School
Class of 2022
– Jake has been shooting the “lights out” since he started playing at OLSH
– He is excellent at getting open and has a quick release on his shot
Ryan Lang Ryan Lang 6'2" | CG Knoch | 2022 State PA 6’2″ Guard
Knoch High School
Class of 2022
– Ryan is a patient and consistent perimeter scorer
– He has the ability to make three-pointers in bunches during a game
Alexander Roth Alexander Roth 6'2" | SF Ellwood City | 2022 State PA 6’2 Guard/Forward
Ellwood City High School
Class of 2022
– Alexander is a deadly shooter from deep range
– He looks to create opportunities for himself as well
Brandon Jakiela Brandon Jakiela 6'3" | SF South Fayette | 2022 State PA 6’3″ Guard/Forward
South Fayette High School
Class of 2022
– Brandon is a consistently sound long-distance shooter
– When he “knocks down” shots, the defense will have problems defending his shot
KeVaughn Price KeVaughn Price 6'1" | CG Bishop Canevin | 2022 State PA 6’0″ Guard
Bishop Canevin High School
Class of 2022
– Kevaughn is a shifty guard that will not hesitate to shoot the three-pointer
– He has the ball in his hands often, so his opportunities are plenty on the outside
Isiah Boice Isiah Boice 6'0" | SG New Castle | 2023 State PA 6’1″ Guard
New Castle High School
Class of 2023
– Isiah is a deadly long-range shooter with extreme confidence
– His ability to consistently make shots puts added pressure on the defense
Jimmy Kunst Jimmy Kunst 6'2" | CG Highlands | 2023 State PA 6’2″ Guard
Highlands High School
Class of 2023
– Jimmy gets open off the screen with accuracy from the outside
– He has a quick release and works hard at staying on top of his perimeter game
Matt Stanley Matt Stanley 6'0" | PG Union Area | 2023 State PA 6’0″ Guard
Union High School
Class of 2023
– Matt often has the ball in his hands and creates open shots consistently
– He can score from the perimeter in a variety of ways