Big 64 Showcase: 5 Games to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Big 64 Showcase will feature 130 teams from all over the Mid-Atlantic region. This year's event will be staged at three gyms on West Chester University's campus (Sturzebecker; Hollinger; &amp; the Rec Center) as well as at the Glen Mills School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is our preview of five “Big 64” games featuring SEPA prospects that we have deemed <em>“must see” </em>contests.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Upper Moreland vs. Delaware County Christian:</strong> Upper Moreland's offense is built around 6'10” senior [player_tooltip player_id='1192642' first='Sean' last='Murphy'] who owns a slew of mid-range moves and can play in the low post. UM's backcourt can hold their own as well. Point guard Alex Best (2024) can score and run a team. Meanwhile shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2391375' first='Colson' last='Campbell'] (2025) is a high percentage sniper who stretches the floor. Delco Christian features a starting lineup that contains three versatile guards in [player_tooltip player_id='1271436' first='Khamai' last='Orange'], [player_tooltip player_id='1466616' first='Beau' last='Lyren'] and Cole Prussner. All three prospects can switch between primary ball handler and the two-guard spot. For DCC also keep an eye on dead-eye shooter [player_tooltip player_id='1466596' first='Caleb' last='Jameson']. <em>Tip-off is on Saturday at 9:00AM at Glen Mills School.</em> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devon Prep vs. Rocktop Academy:</strong> With transfers coming and going, there have been several changes to the DP lineup in the last two months. But two things remain constant – the outstanding play of stretch-4 [player_tooltip player_id='1990926' first='Ben' last='Costello'] and wing Zane Conlan. The addition of three level scorer [player_tooltip player_id='1865353' first='Mason' last='Thear'] and 3-point ace [player_tooltip player_id='2227000' first='Calvin' last='Smith'] will provide needed points production for DP. Rocktop is once again loaded with college prospects. This year's lineup includes three impressive post graduate players in shooting guard Jackson Gaffney (6'7”), prolific scorer Nasir Washington and forward Evan Pasik (6'8”). <em>Tip-off is on Saturday at 9:00AM at Glen Mills School.</em> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Overbrook vs. Conwell-Egan:</strong> Overbrook's [player_tooltip player_id='2383126' first='Omar' last='Davis'] was a major breakout star this summer. He put himself on the recruiting map in June at Philly HS Live. Then he registered an outstanding July circuit and tremendous performances at the “A-Town Throwdown.” Running with Davis is point guard [player_tooltip player_id='991420' first='Charlie' last='Belcher']. He is a quick and crafty backcourt prospect who can do it all. Conwell-Egan's duo of [player_tooltip player_id='1867333' first='Antwone' last='George'] and Aidan Mondragon are one of the best kept secrets in the PCL. George is a versatile player who can run as a guard or small forward. Mondragon is a perimeter prospect who can score off the bounce and hit threes. We expect 2026 prospect Justin Bob to make contributions for Egan as well. <em>Tip-off is on Saturday at 2:00PM at Glen Mills School.</em> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pennsbury vs. Engineering &amp; Sciences:</strong> This matchup is an under the radar contest that will feature several college prospects. 6'7” hybrid-forward Simon Dlugi (York College commit) and wing Connor Taddei supply the bulk of the scoring for Pennsbury. Taddei is a 3-level scorer who was stellar at Philly HS Live. On the Engineering and Sciences' roster college coaches need to scout point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1888746' first='Fareed' last='Brown'] and shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1848488' first='Anthony' last='Brown, Jr.'] Fareed can go coast-to-coast in the blink of an eye. Anthony is a lethal scorer who uses his feathery jump shot to set up his dribble drive game. <em>Tip-off is on Sunday at 11:00AM in Sturzebecker</em>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Central Bucks East vs. Abington Friends School:</strong> The last ride for CB East's talented 2024 group starts this fall. Athletic scoring wing [player_tooltip player_id='1045684' first='Jacob' last='Cummiskey'] will be option No. 1, but he will have plenty of support. Guards [player_tooltip player_id='1598073' first='Justin' last='DiRoberto'] and Dhruv Mukund stretch the floor with their perimeter shooting. Both can also play in transition. 6'7” forward Miles Demby is an athletic phenom who can slash to the cup for dunks. AFS will have elite floor general [player_tooltip player_id='1136566' first='Kaydin' last='Ford'] directing their offense. He is joined on the perimeter by versatile senior shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1850315' first='Jared' last='Shanken'] and transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1848532' first='Zamir' last='Parker-Barnes'] (formerly of Frankford). The addition of Parker-Barnes supplies AFS with a legitimate three-level scoring threat on the wing. <em>Tip-off is on Sunday at 10:00AM in Sturzebecker.</em>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->