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2023 Hoop Group Spring Jam Fest: Day Three Standouts (Pt. 2) (April 30)

05/01/2023, 11:15am EDT
By CoBL Staff

CoBL Staff (@hooplove215)
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MANHEIM — The Hoop Group hosted its second and final spring live period event this weekend with the Spring Jam Fest at Spooky Nook, where a number of local and out-of-town grassroots programs as well as Division I, II and III coaches descended Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

Here’s the first part of the list of who stood out to the CoBL staff on games we watched on Sunday:

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Day 1 Standouts / Day 2 Standouts / Day 3 Standouts (Pt. 1) / Day 3 Standouts (Pt. 2) / Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 1) / Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 2) / Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 3) / Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 4) / Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 5)

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Ryan Moesch, 2025 Crown Basketball

Ryan Moesch (2025 | Crown Basketball 16U)
A 5-11, 160-pound lead guard, Moesch started off Crown’s 16U semifinal on fire, taking it to the hoop time and again and finishing with a floater, then through contact, the shifty lefty showing off his great handles on seemingly every possession, equally capable of going right or left, changing pace as needed, with a quick first step. As the game went on, his scoring shifted to more of his playmaking and passing, as he was consistently making strong passes to open spots. He finished the game with 22 points, six rebounds and three assists, going 7-of-8 from the line.

Evan Morton (2024 | Virginia Premier 17U)
Morton started off strong against the NY Jayhawks’ HGSL squad in a consolation game on Sunday afternoon, knocking down back-to-back 3s from the corner. That launched him to a 22-point outing, the 6-2 combo guard showing off his feel from all three levels, shooting with range, while also attacking the bucket with good pace; he had one gorgeous scoop/reverse layup around a defender, and was 6-of-6 from the foul line. Morton showed he could play on or off the ball, making smart decisions and extra passes, never forcing the issue, and took good shots in rhythm.

Derrick Morton-Rivera (2026 | Shoreshots Rio UAA 15U)
It will be really fun to see Morton-Rivera, who has D1 genes, in an expanded role at Father Judge next season after showing some flashes as a freshman. He was terrific in a loaded title-game against the Scholars, finishing with 16 points. The shot looked terrific as he pulled up from deep and the midrange after showing off some catch-and-shoot ability earlier in the weekend. He’s a good finisher as well, scoring in traffic and showing off a floater. He rounded out his outing with a pair of assists and steals as well, using both his size (6-3) and quickness on both ends.

Max Moshinski (2026 | Philly Revolution 15U)
The Revolution had a tough one against a really good Scholars team in their semifinal game, but Moshinski still found a way to impress. The lanky 6-3 guard put up 15 points, two assists, two steals, a block and six rebounds in the game. He’s an initiator on offense, often playing with the ball in his hands, which lets him drive to the hoop or drive and kick to teammates. He made a tough turnaround jumper in the lane and knocked down a three off the catch. His length and height are certainly an asset on both ends whether that’s looking over small defenders to pass or getting into the passing lanes.

Logan Murphy (2024 | Rise Above Basketball)
While Rise Above’s Sunday ended early with a narrow 58-62 loss to Kips Bay HGSL, their offensive focal point Logan Murphy, who finished with a team-high 23, was not going to go down without a fight. Matched up against a scrappy perimeter defense, Murphy showed why there are so many D-III schools ready to bring him on board. There is a lot to like about his game, highlighted by his nice feel for the game and pretty shooting stroke. Rise Above leaned heavily on Murphy heavily and he answered with threes, pull up jumpers, and strong drives inside. The desire is there, but adding strength and learning how to use his length to his advantage could take him to another level defensively. 


Allen Myers, 2023 NY Jayhawks

Allen Myers (2023 | NY Jayhawks HGSL 17U)
A graduate of Bensalem a year ago, Myers has made a lot of progress in his game during his post-grad year at New York Military Academy, which he displayed during a win by the Jayhawks over Virginia Premier. The 6-9 forward grew an inch and stayed lanky and mobile, but now he’s much more skilled; that much was clear when he took a pass at the top of the key and knocked down a smooth rhythm 3-pointer, and even more clear when he had a driving finish through traffic for an and-one. He finished with 16 points, including the game-sealing foul-shots with 10 seconds left, plus eight rebounds and four blocks, including two in the final 10 seconds.

Tobe Nowbu (2025 | Shoreshots Rio UAA 15U)
The 6-1 guard from Camden Catholic (N.J.) exploded in the second half during a 16-point effort in the 15U Platinum Championship game. He made tough shot after tough shot, whether that was pulling up in the lane for midrange jumpers, floating the ball through the net or using his athleticism to hang and finish around defenders. The speedy guard can change directions quickly to free himself up. He also knocked down a 3-point shot to showcase his range.

Kevin Pikiell (2025 | NJ Shoreshots 16U)
Pikiell, the son of former UConn point guard and current Rutgers men’s head coach Steve Pikiell, rode a steady all-around game in Shoreshots’ 58-44 victory over Team Final Red Sunday morning in a consolation game after losing in the Sweet 16. The 6-3 combo guard from Gill St. Bernard (N.J.) can score at all three levels and has the court vision to get his teammates involved. He had seven points, three rebounds, and two assists in the second half to help Shoreshots maintain its 14-point halftime lead.

Seth Pryor (2025 | Crown Basketball 16U)
An intriguing long-term prospect who’s certainly productive right now, Pryor is a 6-6, 176-pound wing/forward with lots of upside, thanks to his frame and motor. The slashing wing attacked the bucket and got to the rim time and time again, and when he couldn’t get a shot, he got to the line; Pryor finished with 15 points in the loss to K-Low’s 15s. He also was terrific on the glass, with seven of his 11 rebounds on the offensive end; he also read passing lanes well and came up with two steals as well as a number of deflections. 


Josh Reed, 2024 Philly Revolution

Josh Reed (2024 | Philly Revolution HGSL 17U)
Reed was tremendous in the Revolution’s semifinal loss, especially in the second half, where he scored 21 of his 27 points as the Revolution tried to mount a comeback from a double-digit loss but couldn’t quite get over the top. The 6-1 Archbishop Wood guard, playing with the ball in his hands much more than he does for the Vikings, was hitting all manner of shots from around the floor, including baseline jumpers, foul line extended and at the rim. He’s got one D-I offer in hand and others in touch, and you’d have to think with a strong showing at Philly Live in June he’ll be getting a few more.

Chase Smucker (2025 | York Ballers 16U)
Smucker’s play helped York Ballers extend its lead in an eventual nine-point win Sunday morning over East Coast Power after it led by only one at halftime. The 5-11 combo guard from Lampeter-Strasburg displayed a steady presence while handling the ball and dealing with in-your-face pressure. He finished with 15 points — many of which came in the second half — and also contributed seven rebounds, four assists, and a steal. 

Luke Soden (2024 | Middlesex Magic HGSL 17U)
The 6-3 lefthanded sharpshooter connected for five triples against the PSA Cardinals in a 19-point effort on Sunday. He moved well off the ball, working hard to free himself for open looks and was certainly ready to fire away as soon as he got the ball behind the arc with space. The big-time scorer from New Hampshire has some explosiveness attacking the basket as well and flashed some craftiness around the basket with a reverse finish.

Deywilk Tavarez (2023 | Philly Pride Select 17U)
Tavarez has found himself on a number of these lists for CoBL this spring, and while we love to spread the recognition around, he’s been too darn good to leave off. Tavarez played a big role in spearheading a semifinal win over Global Squad. He had 23 points in the victory, showing off all the aspects that make him a special talent like driving, shooting (two threes) and distributing. He attacked the rim late to get to the line a handful of times, including an and-one through three defenders. He finished off the win by diving on the floor for a loose ball to force a tie up.

Seydou Traore (2023 | NY Lightning 17U)
It was no coincidence that NY Lightning usually went on a run once the 6-7 forward from Our Saviour Lutheran in the Bronx entered into the game. Traore, who holds offers from Coastal Carolina, Lincoln, and Manhattan, was typically the primary ball handler when he was on the court and controlled the offense either from the perimeter or after using his strength to get position in the paint. He finished with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, a steal, a block, and a few thunderous dunks in NY Lightning’s 80-72 victory over Caveman Academy Sunday afternoon. Traore was one of the top standouts all weekend.

D.J. Victory (2023 | NY Jayhawks HGSL 17U)
The aptly-named Victory led his team to a win, the sturdy 5-7 point guard knifing his way through the VA Premier defense and racking up a 13-point, five-rebound, six-assist outing. Victory was terrific with the ball in his hands, getting to wherever he wanted on the floor, the Scotland Campus (Pa.) post-grad and Cardinal Hayes (N.Y.) unable to be thrown off or bothered, and he had great court vision to spot shooters, cutters, or dump off to a big. 

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Honorable Mention

Letrel Montone (2025 | Team Final Red 16U), Gabe Moore (2026 | K-Low Elite 15U), Omari Moore (2025 | PSA Cardinals 16U), Jefferson Moorefield-Brown (2024 | Caveman Academy 17U), Timmy Mulvey (2024 | Middlesex Magic HGSL 17U), Jayden Myers (2025 | NJ Scholars 16U), Ben Natal (2025 | York Ballers 16U), Tyshawn Pearson (2025 | NJ Panthers 16U), Major Rainey (2024 | Caveman Academy 17U), Ben Rill (2025 | York Ballers 16U), Luke Salzman (2024 | Global Squad HGSL 17U), Jahseir Sayles (2024 | BW Elite 17U),  Luke Schorr (2025 | NJ Panthers 16U), Reggie Selden (2024 | Philly Pride Select 17U), John Spinoso (2025 | Crown Basketball 16U), Jeremiah White (2024 | Philly Pride Select 17U), Ryan Williams (2023 | NY Lightning 17U)


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