WPIAL Returning Leading Scorers for the 2021-2022 HS Season
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At Prep Hoops Pennsylvania we preview the top returning scorers for the upcoming 2021-2022 season on the hardwood. These young men “lit up” the scoreboard during the high school scene last winter and will look to duplicate their high-scoring performances…
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Continue ReadingAt Prep Hoops Pennsylvania we preview the top returning scorers for the upcoming 2021-2022 season on the hardwood. These young men “lit up” the scoreboard during the high school scene last winter and will look to duplicate their high-scoring performances this year. With all of the following players tallying over twenty points a game last season, the competition should be even more intense on Tuesday and Friday evenings moving forward as tip-off begins this month. Below are the Top 10 talented scorers from last high school season in Western Pennsylvania…
TOP TEN SCORERS:
1)… Vinnie Cugini Vinnie Cugini 6'2" | PG Aquinas Academy | 2023 State PA / 39.4ppg / 6’1 shooting guard / Aquinas Academy / Class of 2023
- A prolific scorer that gets out on the break for transition buckets consistently throughout a game
- With two years left in his career, look for this shooting guard to challenge the WPIAL all-time scoring record held by Tom Pipkins
- Recruitment: Holds a D2 offer and has interest from schools on a variety of levels (D1, D2, D3)
2)…Jackson Juzang / 31.4ppg / 6’2 combo guard / Winchester Thurston High School / Class of 2022
- He can score in bunches during a contest from multiple spots on the floor
- The creativity of this senior leads to opportunities not only for himself but his teammates as well
- Recruitment: Has a few collegiate offers and recruiters are extremely interested in his talent (D2, D3, NAIA)
3)… Devin Carney Devin Carney 6'1" | CG Butler | 2022 State PA / 30.8ppg / 6’0 combo guard / Butler High School / Class of 2022
- An exciting combo guard who has the quickness to get open all over the court for his jump shot
- Look for this young man to lead his team on the hardwood to another successful season
- Recruitment: Committed to play at Division 1 Elon University
4)… Jake DiMichele Jake DiMichele 6'3" | CG OLSH | 2022 State PA / 30.5ppg / 6’3 shooting guard / OLSH High School / Class of 2022
- This long, lanky high-level scorer “fills up” the stat sheet with long-distance shooting and with drives to the basket
- He developed an all-around skill set this offseason and is watching it come to fruition every game
- Recruitment: Schools on many levels have shown interest (D1, D2, D3, NAIA)
5)… Ryan Lang Ryan Lang 6'2" | CG Knoch | 2022 State PA / 24.8ppg / 6’1 shooting guard / Knoch High School / Class of 2022
- His quick shot release makes him extremely deadly coming off screens to knock down his jumper
- Likes to score from the perimeter, but added a penetrating component to his arsenal this summer
- Recruitment: Has a multitude of college coaches reaching out consistently from D2 and D3 campuses
6)… Matt Stanley Matt Stanley 6'0" | PG Union Area | 2023 State PA / 24.0ppg / 5’10 point guard / Union High School / Class of 2023
- A shifty, skilled point guard that leads his team on the floor while having the ability to “put up” big numbers
- The quickness of this junior makes him a matchup problem on the perimeter
- Recruitment: He is getting attention from D2 and D3 institutions
7)… Damon Astorino Damon Astorino 6'2" | CG Eden Christian Academy | 2023 State PA / 23.1ppg / 6’2 combo guard / Eden Christian Academy / Class of 2023
- An extremely balanced player that scores in a variety of ways from the perimeter, penetration in the lane, and the free-throw line
- Not only can he get himself open for baskets, but this experienced junior creates opportunities for his teammates
- Recruitment: Holds a few D2 offers and is developing attention from a good amount of programs (D1, D2, D3, NAIA)
8)… Brevan Williams Brevan Williams 6'5" | SF Greensburg Central Catholic | 2022 State PA / 22.8ppg / 6’4 wing forward / Greensburg Central Catholic High School / Class of 2022
- The athletic ability shown by this quality senior gives him the chance to score in the paint, on offensive rebounds, and with mid-range jumpers
- He becomes a difference-maker during a game for his team with his high basketball IQ
- Recruitment: Holds some offers from D3 coaches and has other opportunities at the D2, D3, and NAIA levels
9)… Eli Yofan Eli Yofan 6'3" | CG Fox Chapel | 2022 State PA / 22.8ppg / 6’3 combo guard / Fox Chapel High School / Class of 2022
- Look for this experienced senior to lead his team in the half-court set as well as in transition for quality baskets
- This young man always wants the ball in his hands at “crunch time”
- Recruitment: Has a few D1 offers and is gathering interest from other D1 schools as well as D2 coaches
10)… Adou Thiero Adou Thiero 6'4" | CG Quaker Valley | 2022 State PA / 22.4ppg / combo guard / Quaker Valley High School / Class of 2022
- A smooth, athletic floor general that scores in bunches during a game while making his team better around him
- He has the skill set to put up points in a variety of avenues with his long-distance shooting, on fast breaks, and drives in the lane
- Recruitment: Holds a good amount of D1 offers and looks to play at the highest level next season