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CoBL Staff (@hooplove215)
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The CoBL Interstate Shootout continued at The Haverford School and Haverford College on Sunday. Plenty of top talent from around the region was in action throughout the day with most matchups pinning PA squads against those from N.J. or DE.

The CoBL staff was scattered throughout both venues and did our best to take in as much of the action as possible. Here are our standouts from Day 2:

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Brandon Altman (2026 | Upper Dublin)
There are quite a few intriguing pieces on the Cardinals but Altman was the eye-catcher in an early-morning game against Upper Darby on Sunday. The 5-10 point guard finished with 13 points in a low-scoring game and then led his team in scoring with another 13 in a win against Hamilton West later in the day. Against Upper Darby, The lefty stepped outside and drilled a trio of 3-pointers. He also got to the lane and showed off a pretty floater and was able to finish with his offhand through contact. He can help the Cardinals push the pace, especially if he continues to be active and generate steals on the defensive end.

Joshua Benka-Coker (2026 | Bethlehem Catholic)
The 6-7 forward’s impact on a game goes beyond the box score. His strong motor and long wingspan allowed him to be an anchor on the defensive end. He was seemingly everywhere finishing with two blocked shots in a 37-27 loss to Upper Merion and altering a handful more. On the offensive end, he finished with just 5 points, but every time he got the ball in the post, something positive happened for the Golden Hawks. His physicality, strength and size were often times too much, allowing him to get to the free-throw line on multiple occasions. He was also a force on the offensive glass out-muscling and out-hustling his opponents. The big man also showed his willingness to kick out to his open teammates when the defense collapsed on him. He is still raw on the offensive end, but Benka-Coker is already a nightly double-double threat.

Jaylen Bernikow (2025 | Odessa, Del.)
Odessa represented Delaware well on Sunday with a 2-0 showing and Bernikow was a big reason why his squad took down Philadelphia Public League powers Constitution and Lincoln. The 6-foot-1 guard scored 18 against Lincoln then dropped in 24 against Constitution. Bernikow can blow by or break down a defender and has some explosiveness when he attacks the basket — one of those players who can rise up and hang in the air. He is a creative finisher as well, using a few different packages to put the ball through the hoop while in traffic and was also a frequent visitor to the free throw line. He’s a pesky defender as well, able to pick pockets and speed down the floor the other way.

Adrian Brito (2025 | Pocono Mountain West)
The 6-6 forward continued his summer success and showed why he is primed for a big junior year. He finished with 21 points and 7 rebounds in a 55-51 loss against Ewing (N.J.). Brito proved to be too much to handle inside the paint, converting a few easy opportunities around the rim and earning five trips to the line (8-for-9). He also stepped behind the arc and knocked down a 3-pointer which is something we saw him do a few times during Philly Live. If the big man develops a consistent outside shot, it’s going be very hard for opponents to gameplan to stop him.

Zach Campbell (2024 | Dobbins Tech)
The 6-foot-4 wing consistently creates extra opportunities for his team whether that’s on the offensive glass or steals on the defensive end. He’s constantly on the attack mode, looking to make a play. Campbell was relentless inside on Sunday and got himself to the free throw line quite a bit. He had a tough day at the line (7-for-12) but still finished with 15 points in a win over St. Georges, including making all five of his free throw attempts in the second half. 

Allen Cole (2024 | Upper Merion)
Cole came out the gates on fire on Sunday in a 37-27 win against Bethlehem Catholic. The 6-foot guard made his first six field goal attempts, which included five 3-pointers. He showed off a quick release and didn’t need a ton of room to let it fly. Cole also showed off his playmaking abilities by making the right passes and setting up opportunities for his teammates. On several occasions, he showed off some quick change of direction moves, creating easy opportunities for himself despite missing a few. He finished with 18 points.

Elijah Crispin (2025 | Pitman, N.J.)
Despite a 51-42 loss to Liberty, Crispin was impressive Sunday morning. He finished with 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 triples. There was a moment during the first half where he launched from way downtown on back-to-back possessions. knocking down both shots, which prompted the 6-0 guard to be face guarded for the remainder of the game. In addition to the impressive 3-point making ability he also showed off a strong driving and finishing ability. On a couple of possessions, he found his way to the rim and twisted his body for an acrobatic finish with his right hand on the left side of the basket.

Chaz Davis (2024 | West Chester Rustin)
Certainly an under-the-radar prospect, Davis put on quite a performance in his team’s first game Saturday against MOT Charter, totaling 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks in Rustin’s win. The 6-foot-7 forward blocked a shot on the opening possession and seemed to get a piece of every ball put up within a few feet of him throughout the rest of the contest — whether that was on the perimeter or inside. He didn’t assert himself in the paint offensively, getting most of his points on dump offs or putbacks, but he’s got really good hands and mobility that could make him versatile. 

Tye Dorset (2024 | Lenape, N.J.)
The 6-4 combo guard showed off his long-range shooting ability and finishing ability in a 54-40 loss to St. Joe’s Prep. Dorset had no fear letting it fly from way behind the 3-point line. He finished with 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 triples. On a couple occasions he made a strong drive, got to the rim, and used his physicality and toughness to finish through contact.

Jordan Ellerbee (2025 | St. Joe's Prep)
Ellerbee led the way in a 54-40 victory over Lenape (N.J.) with his scoring ability. The 6-2 guard showed off an array of moves on the offensive end, finishing with 21 points, five rebounds, and three 3s. On a couple of occasions he simply sized up his defender, made one change of pace move and blew right by him to the rim. He also showed off his athleticism on a couple of his finishes around the rim. That athleticism also came into play a few times when he followed his own missed shot, grabbed the rebound, and finished at the rim all in one motion.

Donovan Fromhartz (2025 | Downingtown West)
The 6-4 guard/wing is the head honcho for the Whippets now with Dylan Blair at Army West Point. By the looks of things Sunday, West is in good hands. Fromhartz handled the ball efficiently and chipped in at both the defensive and rebounding areas. He showed bounce on a one-handed driving slam in the paint and also threw down a two-handed flush after rolling to the rim off a pick-and-roll. Fromhartz hit a 3, some midrange buckets, and finished contested layups at the rim too in leading the Whippets to a 47-38 victory over Ewing (N.J.) in the 9:55 slate Sunday morning. He finished with 16 points, four steals, three rebounds, and an assist.

Jahaan Green (2024 | Camden Eastside)
The 6-4 combo guard used his long wingspan and big frame to impact the game on both sides of the ball in a gritty 34-31 victory over Math, Civics & Sciences on Sunday. Green was everywhere on the court and ended the game with 12 points and 7 rebounds. On the defensive end, he had a monstrous block and altered a handful of other shots. Offensively, he applied constant pressure by continuously attacking the rim with his strong and athletic frame, earning five trips to the charity stripe. He also knocked down a step-back 3-pointer. When he didn’t have the ball he was constantly cutting, looking for offensive rebounds, and diving on the floor for loose balls.

Jacob Jones (2025 | Cherry Hill East, N.J.)
Pound-for-pound, Jones put on one of the best performances of any standout Sunday. The undersized guard routinely got wherever he wanted. With perfect touching and timing, he scored over everyone who tried to block his shot. His jumper was the same way: he could pull up with a quickness and did so without hesitation. The two teams East played had to account for Jones while they were on offense just as much as they did when they were on defense. If/when they lost sight of him, he inevitably intercepted a pass and took it to the house. 

Dior Kennedy (2024 | Coatesville)
The 6-3 senior guard provided the offensive punch for a Coatesville team that was lights out defensively Sunday at the Haverford School. Kennedy’s midrange jumper is always on point and if that range extends beyond the 3-point line, it’s typically difficult to beat the Raiders. Kennedy had eight points, four rebounds, and four steals in a 27-25 victory over Haverford School and then scored 10 in a 34-27 victory over Math, Civics & Sciences Sunday afternoon. 

Matt Lange (2024 | Shipley School)
More than just a point guard, Lange is an all-around basketball player. His feel for the game showed up in his on-ball decision-making. When he got into the lane, whatever the help defender did was wrong because Lange repeatedly chose correctly to kick it out or call his own number. And his shots in the paint either resulted in converted layups or trips to the free throw line, where he went 4-of-6. Lange finished with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal. 

Saaid Lee (2025 | West Catholic)
After giving up their lead and falling behind in an intense game against Rutgers Prep, the Burrs lost their momentum. But rather than fold, they fought their way back with a gutsy performance from Lee. He made plays on defense early, forcing turnovers at the point of attack. Late in the game, it was his impact on both ends that helped get them over the hump. The sophomore guard from West Philly did more of the same in game two. His quick hands, fluidity and insistence on getting two feet in the paint will benefit the team in the long-run. 

Peyton Miller (2025 | St. Peter’s Prep, N.J.)
Even against a speedy West Catholic backcourt, Miller looked like he had an extra step in his team’s second win of the day. His quickness and tight handle helped him split the top of the Burrs’ defense before collapsing and kicking. He didn’t rack up assists but he showed off a good feel for where the ball should go, finding open players all around the court and zipping the ball to them with precision. He had nine points in a win against Imhotep and added 10 in a win over WC and swiped a handful of steals throughout the day as he put pressure on opposing guards.

Ahmad Nowell (2024 | Imhotep Charter)
In a low-scoring first half (14-13 Tep), the Huskies-commit kept the Panthers afloat with his play below the three-point line. Nowell put up 8 points in the period by exploding to the cup and finishing through contact when he got there. He also hit a mid-range pull-up. His scoring prowess then opened up the floor for others in the second half where he threw three dimes. Nowell delivered the knockout punch with step-back and pull-up threes in successive possessions to put the game away.

Nico Pena (2024| St. Peter’s Prep)
One of just two seniors for St. Peter’s, Pena is a hard nosed junkyard dog guard who has no issue playing through contact. He battled his way to the rim and converted chances around the bucket. He showed that he could make shots from behind the arc. Pena finished with double digit scoring versus Imhotep. 

Ethan Roman (2025 | Bethlehem Catholic)
Roman, a compact 5-11 point guard, did a bunch of everything Sunday morning, albeit in a 45-41 loss to William Penn (Del.). Roman’s energy was full throttle the whole game as he picked up full court on D and handled the ball the length of the court on O. He has the size from the PG position to crash the boards and doesn’t mind doing so. Roman’s focus was getting the offense into motion and finding his teammates for their own buckets, but he hit a 3 and can get his own when needed.

Austin Spencer (2025 | St. Peter’s Prep)
Spencer swooshed the winning free throw in a win against Imhotep then scored an efficient 14 points against West Catholic. He has a pretty high-arching shot that he used to knock down a pair of threes in a big first half (12 points) against the Burrs. He was able to pull-up to swish one through from inside the arc as well. Spencer isn’t just a shooter, however, as the 6-foot-3 guard has the ability to get to the basket and earn trips to the line. He helped out on the glass as well, hauling in five rebounds.

Devyn Wright-Myles (2024 Hamilton West,  N.J.)
Far from the flashiest player, Wright-Myles did all of the trench work for the Hornets. The 6-3 wing was their chess piece on defense with how he could make rotations, contest shots, and/or matchup with certain players on the perimeter. He also out-worked everyone on the glass for rebounds over taller players. With no plays called for him, he scored on transition opportunities and touches around the basket. 

Honorable Mention

Anthony Akande (2024 | Arts, N.J.), Kevin Benson (2027 | Imhotep Charter), Fareed Brown (2026 | Carver E & S), Jaeden Bull (2024 | St. Georges, Del.), Jaylen Chiles (2025 | Friends Select), Joel Cineus (2025 | Ewing, N.J.), Isaac Cole (2025 | West Catholic), KJ Coles (2026 | Pocono Mountain West), Jayden Dejesus (2025 | Liberty), Amari Dow (2024 | Cristo Rey), Chase Dusseau (2025 | Liberty), Amon Fowlkes (2024 | Coatesville), Paul Glants (2025 | Abington), Silas Graham (2027 | Haverford School), Carnell Henderson (2025 Imhotep), Jeremy Holmes (2024 | Bethlehem Catholic), Saleem Hudson (2024 | Dobbins), Andrew Iduh (2027 Arts, N.J.), Tysicere Jackson (2025 | Upper Darby), John Kelly (2024 | Rutgers Prep, N.J.), Andrew Kretkowski (2027 | Rutgers Prep. N.J.), Kyree Latimer (2024 | Constitution), Isaiah Marshall (2025 | Friends Select, Elin McCoy (2024 | William Penn, Del.), Brady Moore (2026 | Downingtown West), Amir Nelson (2025 | Cristo Rey), Cole Nocek (2024 | Lower Merion), Myles Parker (2025 | Rutgers Prep, N.J.), Sebastian Perry (2024 | Cherry Hill East, N.J.), Samair Peterson (2024 | Lincoln), Henry Rasmussen (2025 | Shipley), Cam Rembert (2024 | Dobbins Tech), Zeke Staz (2025 | Downingtown West), Makye Taylor (2024 | Imhotep Charter), Terrence Traylor (2026 | Ewing, N.J.), Asa Wharton (2025 | Timber Creek, N.J.), Kingston Wheatley (2026 | West Catholic), Jeremiah White (2024 | Imhotep Charter), Nasseem Wright (2024 | Math, Civics & Sciences)