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<p>Below are five southeastern Pennsylvania based predictions for the upcoming Hoop Group Atlantic City Jam Fest.</p>
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<p><strong>1) Team Final Red 16u Will Make a Deep Run</strong></p>
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<p>This TF squad can destroy opponents at all three levels which is why we like their chances of running the table this coming weekend. Guards [player_tooltip player_id='1481147' first='Madyx' last='Gruber'], [player_tooltip player_id='1865291' first='Isaiah' last='Marshall'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1764304' first='Gabe' last='Hornberger'] provide the perimeter firepower. Controlling the boards and providing interior scoring are forwards [player_tooltip player_id='1202408' first='Dywane' last='Chess'], [player_tooltip player_id='2047741' first='AJ' last='Hines'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1867331' first='Tommy' last='Kelly']. Plus, this roster boats stretch-4 prospects Zane Conlan and Keith Washington. Keep a close eye on Conlan and Chess. Both were outstanding at Philly HS Live.</p>
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<p><strong>2) [player_tooltip player_id='1187959' first='Larenzo' last='Jerkins'] Plays at a Ridiculous Level</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1187959' first='Larenzo' last='Jerkins'] (BW Elite) played outstanding basketball during the June live period. However, his athleticism, speed and skill set are tailor made for the grassroots circuit. He proved that back in April by posting a monster spring season and being named as a 1<sup>st</sup> Team All-HGSL selection. Jenkins' length, mobility, and instincts are super impressive. His transition and half-court finishing skills are elite. Plus, his turn around 6-to-8-foot jump shot is unstoppable. We expect Jerkins to register big numbers in Atlantic City.</p>
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<p><strong>3) PA Hoops Academy 17u Games Are Going to be Popular with College Coaches</strong></p>
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<p>We make this prediction with confidence because this roster is stacked with college prospects. Unionville's talented trio of James Anderson, [player_tooltip player_id='1850283' first='Ryan' last='Brown'], and Charlie Kammeier are a key part of this squad. As are multi-skilled guards [player_tooltip player_id='1867332' first='Duke' last='Cloran'] and Corey Meade. Cloran and Meade were two of June's biggest stock risers. Slashing wing scorer [player_tooltip player_id='1589201' first='Micah' last='Hill-Benitez'] is one of the best kept secrets in the region. High level small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1441524' first='Calvin' last='Szoradi'] holds down the lane for this group.</p>
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<p><strong>4) East Coast Power 15u's Perimeter Trio Kills it in Atlantic City</strong></p>
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<p>Combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1454260' first='Silas' last='Graham'], point guard Keron Booth, Jr. and 2027 wing Nick Harken are going to give opponents fits at the AC Jam Fest. Graham is a sneaky athletic, three level scorer who can also serve as a secondary ball handler. Booth is a smooth floor general. He can score and distribute, but more importantly he rarely commits a turnover. Harken (Malvern Prep) is a 2027 “playing up” with ECP 15s in July. He can shoot threes, play in the open court, and owns a filthy mid-range game. </p>
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<p><strong>5) “New” Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs 17u Team is Going to be a Problem</strong></p>
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<p>The MPB 17u roster has been tweaked and they are now more dangerous than ever. Of course, this lineup returns standouts such as floor general [player_tooltip player_id='1477751' first='Emeer' last='Coombs'], 3-level scoring threat [player_tooltip player_id='1678657' first='Nate' last='Townsend'], dominant small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1477735' first='Naeem' last='Colston'] and 6'7” wing [player_tooltip player_id='1990916' first='Anthony' last='Lily']. But MPB 17s has also added 6'6” scoring machine Derrick White, outstanding combo guard Ryan Kull and stock rising 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1865352' first='Talasi' last='Henderson']. The addition of those three prospects should take this squad to the next level and allow MPB to rack up wins down in AC. </p>
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