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CoBL Staff (@hooplove215)
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CoBL’s first-ever overnight College Exposure Camp took place at Elizabethtown College last Thursday and Friday, with over 120 juniors and seniors participating in the two-day camp, in front of dozens and dozens of D-II and D-III coaches. 

It was one of the most balanced camps we’ve ever had from a talent perspective, with different scouts coming away with different positive impressions of different players no matter what game you watched, the coaches in attendance all agreeing that every squad was stocked with future college talent. 

We did our best to narrow down those who really had a great camp, in consultation with the individual team coaches, and came out with this massive list of standouts: 

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James Anderson (2024 | Unionville)
Even without the structure of Unionville’s system, Anderson’s feel for the game and where to be on the floor were exemplary. Whether it was feeling his way to an open spot beyond the arc to free himself for a look or cutting through the lane to the opposite side of the court to open space for a teammate to operate, everything felt purposeful. The 6-foot-3 guard can really see the floor well and made quite a few terrific passes to teammates both in the halfcourt and transition. Buckets came naturally to him as well as a driver, shooter and cutter.

Ronald Brown III (2024 | Springside-Chestnut Hill)
The 6-1 combo guard had at least 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists as Team 4 tied Team 5 Thursday, but most striking was his affability with new teammates that clearly had already built camaraderie. Brown all of his teammates' names by the first game set and — since he could be heard communicating with them from the sidelines —  was vocally uplifting his team throughout. Individually, Brown had a behind-the-back dribble in transition that got him to the rim where he finished with a whirling scoop layup; he also made multiple nice passes from the foul line and hit two 3s to break down the 2-3 zone.

Dywane Chess Jr. (2025 | Liberty)
Chess Jr., a 6-3 combo guard, hit three 3s and scored 11 points while grabbing seven rebounds for Team 10 in a loss to Team 12 Thursday. Chess Jr. has high activity and never takes off from attacking the boards or giving effort defensively. He averaged 14.8 points per game in leading Liberty to its first state playoff appearance since 2013 in his sophomore season. The Hurricanes are in good hands with Chess Jr. and rising sophomores Blake Hargrove and Jake Pukszyn returning.

Zane Conlon (2025 | Devon Prep)
Conlon was terrific all camp long, as the 6-5 wing from Devon Prep continues to play like he’s in for a breakout junior year in the Catholic League. Conlon’s got a true ‘tweener’ game, a small-ball stretch ‘4’ with excellent footwork and IQ in the paint, but he’s got a reliably strong handle and court vision that allows him to make plays from the top of the key or in transition, if not out of the high or low post. 

Robert Cottrell (2024 | Roman Catholic)
The 6-0 point started slow in Team 12’s 38-37 win over Team 10 Thursday night. Then he caught fire and couldn’t be stopped; Cottrell hit three 3s and scored 17 points as he continued his preparations to move back to the on-ball dominant guard with the Cahillites next season as Xzayvier Brown will be on Hawk Hill. Cottrell used his speed to get steals resulting in easy transition buckets and dished out a few assists for good measure.

Reece Craft (2025 | Devon Prep)
One of the highest-upside prospects at the camp, Craft is a skilled 6-6 lefty who showed off his inside and outside scoring abilities. Craft did a great job of getting to the bucket out of the high post or going baseline, and he can finish well with either hand around the rim; he’s also got the ability to stretch the floor to the 3-point arc. Craft plays hard and was defending both guards and bigs, using his wingspan to keep players in front of him and even block a few shots.

Perry Fields (2024 | Boys’ Latin)
Per usual, the 6-foot-2 guard was often the best athlete on the court whenever he was out there. He doesn’t take that for granted, making sure he’s always engaged, which leads to things like getting loose balls and tip-in buckets. He’s never out of a play as highlighted by a chase down block in one of Friday’s game where he came out of nowhere to save two points. The defense is certainly an aspect of his game that stands out as his height and athleticism translate to blocks and steals. The All-Public League guard has established himself as a lethal scorer but those traits will help him find a role right away when he heads to the next level.

Sean Griffin (2025 | Bishop Shanahan)
Griffin, a 6-6 post, had one of the most exciting plays of Thursday when he rose up and finished a poster dunk in his Team 12’s win over Team 10. Griffin uses his size to bang down low, but showed the potential to be effective in other ways; he displayed outside touch during games, hitting a few 3s, and overall continued to hustle and scrap even when it was clear he needed a breather. As the young forward continues to adjust to his body and works on his mobility and athleticism, he should have no problem finding a college home in a couple years. 

Zuri Harris (2024 | Coatesville)
Harris has a great ability to handle the ball and always maintain control of it. This helps the  6-0 guard to go by his defenders with hesitations, get to the rim easily, shoot catch and shoot or off-the-dribble 3-pointers; he showed that he can also use floaters over taller defenders, and is a quality defender. The guard, who plays for PA Coalition on the HGSL, scored a lot of 3s as a junior with Coatesville and he is continuing that this summer, with this ability to shoot that can attract many college coaches.  .   

Tariq Jennings (2024 | West Catholic)
Jennings is having a breakthrough offseason, finally one of the featured pieces on a Burrs squad that graduated a big 2023 class, including a couple Division I players. Though Jennings’ bread and butter is still his slashing ability, adding in a few big-time slams over the course of the camp among many other strong takes to the rim, he’s a versatile defender with his length at 6-6, and he’s becoming a better perimeter scorer and on-ball playmaker as he adjusts from being a wing to a guard.

Charlie Kammeier (2024 | Unionville)
Kammeier did what he always does in Thursday’s action: Anything it takes to win the game. The 6-3 wing hit a few midrange buckets and grabbed a bunch of rebounds as his team came away with the victory. The rising Unionville senior embraces every coaching opportunity to get better, and his lead-by-example demeanor had teammates looking to him for direction and advice.

Avery Kopcha (2024 | Mount Calvary)
Kopcha was one of the most consistent guards all camp long, which is saying something in a camp stocked with terrific perimeter players. The 6-0 point guard, from a small school out in Central PA, was fearless going up against some Philly guards with size and experience, making plays with the ball in his hands, whether that was some exciting no-look passes that were always on the money to knocking down shots from all over the court; he was also a tough defender who forced plenty of steals and could finish at the rim. 

Ryan Kull (2025 | Springside-Chestnut Hill)
The 5-11 guard is consistently the aggressor on the offensive end. He’s really figured out how to get to place on the floor, finding angles as a driver with both his left and right hand as well as moving purposefully without the ball to free himself for an easy bucket. Once he got into the teeth of the defense he had some craftiness to finish himself and the awareness to find open teammates — particularly a big man rolling. He flashed some impressive range throughout the weekend as well as tough finishing ability. Kull’s ability to rebound the basketball is an under the radar trait as well as he’s happy to battle on the boards as well inside despite giving up a couple of inches. That ensured he was impactful even at times in the game when he wasn’t scoring.

Anthony Lilly (2024 | Father Judge)
Lilly has shown once again that he can play at the next level. The 6-6 PF is an outstanding shooter from behind the arc, but also gets his job done in the paint. In a buzzer-beater win against team 13, Lilly contributed with 19 points and three 3 pointers. He understands what is happening on the court and reacts quickly. He uses his height to get positioning in the post and get boards on both sides. 

Aldonis Martin (2024 | Abraham Lincoln)
The 6-3 point guard from Lincoln began action Thursday wearing down the opponent by standing his ground defensively. Then — once his opponent was tired — Martin started looking for his offensive spots. He had 10 points —  most of which came later in the game — and also dished out three assists. Martin still had energy to impact other areas of the game; he grabbed seven rebounds and had three steals defensively.

John Mobley (2024 | Lower Merion)
The 6-2 muscular point guard has no issue getting downhill and finishing at the rim; he showed the ability to knock down outside jumpers (two 3s) and run an offense with unknown teammates in Team 5’s tie against Team 4 Thursday. Mobley attacked every possession, showed a great attitude in listening to coaching and helped keep the team together after it fell behind by double figures at one point.

Jaidyn Moffitt (2025 | Bensalem)
With team 13 on Friday, Morris had 19 points in the first game and 16 points in the third game. The 6-2 guard is big and uses his body as an advantage to score in multiple ways. The defense he faced didn’t really have an option to stop him. He scores most of the points in the paint and uses his shoulder to protect himself and get a layup. He can score through cuts or once he gets an offensive board, but he also has the spin move as an option. The guard can also create for his teammate with assists and court vision.  

Antonio Morris (2024 | Bensalem)
Morris was facing his Bensalem teammate Jaidyn Moffitt in one of the games and wasn’t going to let him win or score that easily. Morris added 12 points against team 13 and showed once again his remarkable skillset. The 5-11 guard goes past defenders with a quick first step and is lethal from the midrange. In fact, he gets his feet set quickly to get a shot before the defender can even try to contest it. Morris always plays under control and doesn’t need to rush things because he is comfortable with the ball in his hands. 

Andrew O’Keeffe (2025 | Council Rock North)
O’Keeffe didn’t put up a crazy statline in his first game Thursday although his impact certainly could still be felt. At 6-8, O’Keeffe was one of the tallest players at camp; affecting opponent’s shots at the rim and grabbing rebounds are givens. He also has a soft touch, confidently knocking down two free throws. Only a matter of time until more people start taking notice.

Ben Robinson (2025 | Conestoga)
Even without elite quickness, the 6-foot-1 guard easily gets to the hoop. He’s a master at manipulating the defense with his pace and ball fakes. Robinson’s fake pass into a nifty reverse layup was one of the highlight plays of the weekend. He’s really smooth and in control with the ball in his hands but can play choppy as well to throw off the defense. His finishing ability may have been the aspect of his game that stuck out the most as both finished around and through defenders for quite a few tough makes.

Nate Townsend (2024 | Neshaminy)
A combo guard with good size (6-3), Townsend was doing the same things he always does — got to the bucket easily, showed off the midrange, knocked down a few long-range jumpers, while playing at a good pace and keeping his teammates involved. Townsend’s on-court leadership was also apparent: he was one of the more vocal presences at the camp, making sure his team was on the same page. 

Jeremiah White (2024 | Imhotep Charter)
The 6-6 forward was dominant in the paint this weekend. He is always active on the boards on both sides and is aggressive in the post. Against team 6 he added 12 points and a lot of rebounds that gave his team multiple second-chance opportunities. He also gets fouled many times and is a good shotblocker. White, who has gained a lot of experience by playing with some of the best players in the country, is also an outstanding communicator on the court as he uses his voice to help his teammates defensively. 

Nasir Williams (2025 | Sankofa Charter)
After impressive scoring performances the last few weeks at Philly Live, the 6-1 guard was still in attack mode at camp. Against team 13 he scored 22 points, most of them in the first half. He can find the end of the hoop really easily. It doesn’t seem like he is ever forcing any shots, it just comes natural to him to get by the defender and find the spots where he is comfortable shooting from. Entering his junior year, he is efficient offensively and active defensively, as he gets a couple steals a game. 

Kyree Womack (2024 | Bonner-Prendergast)
Womack made quite the impression in his game action on Thursday, going off for a couple of monster outings. The 5-foot-11 guard has quickness that lets him get by his man seemingly whenever he wants and knows how to attack the basket when gets into the lane. He pairs that quickness with a lethal stepback that makes him even harder to guard as defenders have to pick their poison. The point guard consistently made the extra pass as well, ensuring his teammates stayed involved.

RJ Young (2025 | Cedar Crest)
Young, a 6-6 forward, held his own against the aforementioned 6-8 O’Keeffe Thursday in the post while also stepping out to hit a 3-pointer. The rising junior has a nice jumpshot for his size while also possessing the strength to battle down low and give his team a sturdy post presence, even against a taller opponent.

Honorable Mention
Colin Boyle (2024 | Notre Dame-Green Pond), Mason Blazer (2024 | Middletown), Ryan Brown (2024 | Unionville), Luke Bushra (2024 | Delco Christian), Zach Campbell (2024 | Dobbins Tech), KJ Carson (2025 | Haverford School), Gabe Cerulli (2024 | Council Rock South), Jake Dallas (2025 | York Catholic), Shane Doyle (2025 | Devon Prep), Patrick Evans (2024 | Xaverian, N.Y.),  Vincent Gilberto (2024 | Queen Annes, Md.), Donald Hairston (2024 | Penn Wood), Christopher Hall-Taylor (2024 | Sherwood, Md.), Darnell Harkless (2024 | Westminster, Md.), Khaleek Johnson (2025 | Constitution), Will Littles (2024 | Shipley School Jr.), Noah Morris (2024 | Bensalem), Teddy McAllister (2024 | North Penn), Azeem Murphy (2024 | Math, Civics & Sciences), Edward Njau (2024 | Abraham Lincoln), Marquis Peoples Jr. (2024 | Coatesville), Timmy Rahill (2024 | Council Rock South), Charles Rising (2025 | Pennridge), Brayden Ryan (2024 | Wissahickon), Reggie Selden Jr. (2024 | Bonner-Prendergast), Eli Sterling (2024 | Greencastle-Antrim), Chris Taylor (2024 | Penn Wood), Mason Thear (2025 | Perkiomen Valley), Colin Treude (2024 | Springfield-Delco.)