City of Basketball Love

By Chad Graham (@CGraham_Sports)
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WILMINGTON, Del. — The MADE Hoops Northeast Preview brought together a number of premier programs from the Mid-Atlantic Region to the Chase Center on Saturday and Sunday. CoBL’s Chad Graham was there on Sunday to take in some of the action of the local schools and others participating in the event. Here are his standouts from the day’s action:

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Naeem Colston (2024 | Samuel Fels)
Fels went 3-0 on the back of some physically imposing performances from Colston. At 6-5, the sleeper prospect routinely made highlight plays on both ends. Colston had several chase-down blocks when his team turned the ball over, and seemingly every rebound he got turned into a long outlet pass/assist. In the half court, he used his developing handle to get two feet in the paint and finish above the rim. Most of all, Colston was an extension of the coach on the floor. He got his team organized offensively and defensively, called out people's assignments, and kept them locked in when they faced adversity. 

Jack Furman (2024 | Riverdale Baptist, Md.)
Not just a shooter, Furman was productive across the board from his two-guard spot. He popped at least two threes versus St. Frances, then a couple more against West Catholic. His most potent spot on the floor was the free throw line, where was a perfect 7-for-7. Furman played aggressive point-of-attack defense as well. On one sequence, he ripped a ball-handler in the backcourt then immediately pulled up from three. His engagement on that end was consistent whether he was scoring or not. He finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. 

Jahaan Green (2024 | Camden Eastside, N.J.)
The Tigers from the Eastside had to play back-to-back against Spire and Downingtown West, but Green powered them to win in both games. He created most of his scoring opportunities with offensive rebounds, steals, and running the lane on fastbreaks. But, he delivered timely buckets versus set defenses too. Green hit open long-range jumpers and got into the mid-range for a few more, including a tough turnaround fadeaway. Eastside wasn't the biggest team in either game, yet Green set the tone with his effort and his teammates fed off of it.

Deuce Ketner (2024 | Bonner-Prendergast)
The Friars were at a disadvantage in terms of size against Newark Arts, but it didn't matter because they had Deuce Ketner. The versatile forward was invaluable on the boards. He grabbed a handful of rebounds of his own and boxed out in order for his team to get several more. His activity on defense was crucial too. Perfectly timing his jumps, he altered multiple shots inside the paint. Ketner did all that while leading his team in scoring with 13 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. 

Malik Rasul (2024 | Westtown School)
In different style matchups against Father Judge and Coatesville, Rasul was what his team needed him to be. A 6-7 forward committed to Lafayette, he dropped 18 points in game one by screening and winning inside with his agility and quickness. He chipped in defensively with a few blocks too. Then in Westtown's second game, he scaled down to a more complimentary role for the Moose. Rasul found his teammates cutting to the basket and worked the offensive glass. His 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists helped them to their second victory of the day. 

Cam Wallace (2025 | Westtown School)
Wallace's assertiveness getting downhill is a signature part of his game. He led all scorers with 24 points versus Coatesville — 18 of them were the result of him attacking the basket. Six of those were dunks. Wallace didn't just will his way there off-the-catch; he was the recipient of a couple of Rasul's passes while cutting to the rim. His touch inside translated to the charity stripe too, where he made 7-of-8 attempts. Wallace also added five rebounds and two assists in his big game. 

Honorable Mention
Laquan Byrd (2024 | Father Judge), Donovan Flamer (2025 | St. Frances, M.D.), Jayden Forsythe (2025 | Westtown), Korey Francis (2027 | Bonner-Prendie), Donovan Fromhartz (2025 | Downingtown West), Savod Goodwin (2024 | Newark Arts, N.J.), Zuri Harris (2024 | Coatesville), Andrew Iduh (2027 | Newark Arts, N.J.), Jayden Kelsey (2025 | Westtown), Kevair Kennedy (2025 Father Judge), Josiah Legree (2024 | St. Frances, M.D.), Daveyon Lydner (2025 | Westtown), Rahkiy Mason (2027 | Math, Civics & Science), Derrick Morton-Rivera (2026 | Father Judge), Max Moshinski (2026 | Father Judge),  Milan Myatt (2026 | Math, Civics & Science),  Zion Robinson (2026 | Math. Civics & Science), Kevin Rucker (2024 | Bonner-Prendie), Rahmir Speaks (2027 | West Catholic), Zeke Staz (2025 | Downtown West), Kingston Wheatley (2026 | West Catholic), Ayyub Wilson (2027 | Newark Arts, N.J.), Dom Wyatt (2024 | West Nottingham, M.D.)