Western PA Fall Rankings: 2026 “Sweet 16”

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While high school classes have been in full swing, on the basketball court many programs are preparing for Fall League games. Here at Prep Hoops PA, our updated 2026 rankings dropped on Monday and a variety of talented players are being covered this week. The staff at Prep Hoops Pennsylvania has diligently gathered information and worked extremely hard to develop an extraordinarily comprehensive list of over 200 high school basketball student-athletes. This group of freshmen has the balance of talent to be the most heavily recruited group in a long time throughout the state. Listed below are the skilled performers who tip off the initial rankings for our current update.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406791' first='Scoop' last='Smith'], 5'7 point guard, Woodland Hills High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>An extremely quick and shifty guard that can create opportunities for himself as well as his teammates throughout a game</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406953' first='Eric' last='James Jr.'], 6'2 combo guard, North Hills High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>This skilled big guard has the ability to take over games on a regular basis with a balanced arsenal</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406938' first='Lamont' last='Perkins'], 6'2 power forward, McKeesport High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A strong rebounder and defender that causes problems for his opponent in the paint</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406897' first='Donavan' last='Carney'], 6'2 wing forward, Butler High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>He likes to get open on the perimeter for three pointer and is very good in transition</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406951' first='Desmond' last='Oliver'], 5'10 point guard, High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>His quickness helps him on both 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='1454309' first='Julian' last='Semplice'], 5'11 shooting guard, Chartiers Valley High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A knock down shooter who can score coming off screens or on the fast break with mid-range pull ups</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406952' first='Owen' last='Proskin'], 6'2 power forward, Plum High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>He has a very good post game to compliment his improving mid-range game as well</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406937' first='Dylan' last='Donovan'], 6'0 point guard, High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>This young man has great court vision and awareness to help set up his team for quality baskets</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406909' first='Cam' last='Walter'], 6'0 combo guard, Woodland Hills High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A strong, tough guard that has the leadership qualities to lead his team throughout a contest</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406902' first='Jared' last='Astorino'], 6'1 combo guard, Ambridge High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A physical guard that can score in a variety of ways and can play many positions on the floor</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1424337' first='Deston' last='Hubbard'], 6'1 combo guard, Imani Christian Academy High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>This athletic performer likes to push the ball in transition and slash to the rim</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406904' first='Luke' last='Williams'], 5'10 combo guard, Franklin Regional High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A skilled player that has ever met a shot that he didn't like and if he gets hot the scoreboard will light up</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406903' first='Marcus' last='Council'], 6'2 wing forward, Aliquippa High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>An overall balanced and athletic player with a high basketball IQ</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406916' first='Owen' last='Congdon'], 6'3 wing forward, Seneca Valley High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>He is a long, lanky guard/forward who can score in bunches in the half court set</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406900' first='Luke' last='Scarff'], 6'4 power forward, South Park High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>His length helps him grad big time rebounds on both ends of the court and blocks shot with consistency</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406898' first='Luke' last='Marchinsky'], 6'3 power forward, Upper St. Clair High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>This young freshman scores in the post and from the wing during a game</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->