Way Too Early Pittsburgh City League Hoop Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that the spring/summer AAU season has come to a close, high school summer leagues are done, team camps are finished, and a variety of other basketball opportunities for prep players are completed, we here at Prep Hoops Pennsylvania take an extremely early look at some of the difference makers headed into this winter scholastic season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PITTSBURGH CITY LEAGUE</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Antwone Thurman / 6'5 power forward / class of 2023 / Allderdice High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>This tough post player brings the aggressive every game on bith the offensive and defensive ends of the floor</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='991387' first='Sam' last='Kelly'] / 6'4 / wing forward / class of 2023 / Allderdice High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A sound wing who can score in a variety of ways throughout four quarters of a contest on a consistent basis and provide for his teammates</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188604' first='Dame' last='Givner'] / 5'10 / point guard / class of 2025 / Obama Academy High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A shifty, high IQ guard that has the quickness and strong leadership qualities paired with game management skills that showcases his talent</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1187923' first='Major' last='Rainey'] / 6'3 / wing forward / class of 2024 / Allderdice High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>He has "blown up" this AAU season taking his game to the next level and will carry that over to his school team this winter</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rashawn Saunders / 5'10 / point guard / class of 2024 / Obama Academy High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>His court vision and passing ability, combined with above-average ball-handling skills make him a tough player to defend<br></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan Golee / 6'1 / shooting guard / class of 2024 / Allderdice High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A "lights out" shooter with consistency from long distance and a young man who likes the mid-range jumper as well</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1202035' first='Jason' last='Rodrigguez']/ 6'5 / power forward / class of 2023 / Perry Traditional Academy High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A talented, long post player with a developing post game who can finish at the rim with powerful dunks when out in transition</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1186484' first='Xzavier' last='Rodgers'] / 6'2 / combo guard / class of 2023 / Obama Academy High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>His ability to get the basket and knock down perimeter shots separates him from the rest of the pack on most teams</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seth Small Jenkins / 5'9 / shooting guard / class of 2023 / Obama Academy High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Watch for his speed and elusiveness to be a hughe factor come high school season</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1186476' first='Kameron' last='Cheatom'] / 6'2 power forward / class of 2023 / Brashear High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>This performer likes to play aggressive and rebounds at a high level on both ends of the court for his team</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188066' first='Terrell' last='Wafford'] / 5'10 / shooting guard / class of 2024 / Westinghouse High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Look for this young man to continue his improvement in becoming a well-rounder player on the hardwood</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->