Five Intriguing Prospects: 3A Final Four

<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">COLLEGE PARK, MD</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — The MPSSAA State Final Four is underway at the Xfinity Center, and Its time to take a look at what we learned after the first full day of action. Below is a rundown of five intriguing prospects from the 3A Classification. </span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">RAHIM ALI | 5’11 G | POLY ’20</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Rahim Ali</strong> continues to play with uncanny poise as he aims for his third state title in as many seasons. The quick floor general controls the tempo of the game and gets others involved before looking for his own shot, which he can create consistently with relative ease. Ali’s defense should not be overlooked as he is active and alert off the ball but also applies tremendous pressure while defending it.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">ARIA AMELI | 6’0 G | RESERVOIR ’21</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Considered one of Reservoir’s most reliable shooters, <strong>Aria Ameli</strong> he couldn’t find his shot early in the game. He did however demonstrate impressive courage to take and make the biggest shot of the game in crunch time to help his team pick up a win. </span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">COREY PATTERSON | 6’8 C | C. MILTON WRIGHT ’20</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Corey Patterson</strong> is a big body who is a threat to score inside and out. He was active defensively and showed that he cannot only  protect the rim but has the fundamentals to box out and clean up the boards. </span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">EMMANUEL POWE JR. | 6’4 F | THOMAS JOHNSON ’19</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Emmanuel Powe</strong> is a long-limbed forward who can do a bit of everything on both ends of the court. He consistently rebounded out of his area, passed it well and made smart cuts off the ball. Power also showed that he can handle it and create space to make plays for himself and others.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">RYAN SAUNDERSON | 6’3 G | RESERVOIR ’20</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Ryan Saunderson</strong> is a big guard who showcased a high basketball IQ. He filled the lanes correctly in transition and consistently moved well without the ball. While in possession, Saunderson shrewdly utilized ball fakes to keep the defense off balance and was a threat to pull up on a dime where he was able to hit shots.</span></p>