City of Basketball Love

By CoBL Staff (@hooplove215)
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The 2024 CoBL College  Exposure Camp brought right around 120 incoming high school junior and senior boys to the courts at the Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center on Sundays for our only edition of our 10-year-long series of showcases for the area’s upperclassmen. 

Throughout a full day of drills, Q+A sessions, team practices and games, the CoBL staff and several dozen college coaches had a chance to evaluate a strong crop of future college ballplayers, with talent all over the rosters.

Here’s who particularly stood out to the CoBL writers in attendance with their play on Sunday:

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Stephon Ashley-Wright (2026 | Neumann-Goretti)
Ashley-Wright’s suddenness with the pill in his hands stood out in all three of his games. Defenders had a hard time staying in front of him when he wanted to get to the cup because he accelerated so quickly. And Ashley-Wright didn't just play through contact when it was time to score; he sought it out, getting into the other player's chest before they could contest his shot. Finally, he torched the defense from three, creating the space to get his jumpers off almost as fast as he did on drives.

Larry Brown (2026 | Coatesville)
The 6-7 wing-forward blended splash plays with his athleticism on defense with displays of skill and feel on offense. Anchoring the defense as a rim-protector, his plus wingspan and active hands made the other team think twice about driving the paint. And when someone did try him or attempt to enter the ball into the post, Brown immediately got his paws on it. Then when his team had the ball, he attacked from the middle of the defense, catching the ball around the elbow before hitting them with a stutter rip to slash to the hoop or distributing to cutters and shooters.

Nolan Diba (2026 | Thetford Academy, Ont.)
An athletic 6-3 guard who made the trek all the way down from Canada for the camp, Diba impressed with his versatility, work ethic, and on-court maturity. He put a ton of work in on the defensive end, making sure whoever he was guarding never felt comfortable with the ball in their hands, and he didn’t mind if he had to switch onto a post. He worked well within the flow of his team’s offense, showing he had a wide variety of passes in his pocket, and when called upon to shoot, he knocked down long-range jumpers and attacked the bucket well when he had a lane.

Jack Greaves (2026 | Perkiomen School)
Greaves’s inside-out skillset made him a threat from wherever he was. He capitalized on every opportunity he had when his teammates dropped the ball off to him in the dunker spot and when they got him touches in mid-post. All Greaves needed was 1-2 dribbles to score over whoever defended the basket. He also stepped out on the perimeter to knock down catch-and-shoot threes. His versatility extended to the other end too. When he was switched on to a guard who tried to shoot over him, Greaves blocked it, then got the rebound and initiated the fastbreak. 

Blake Hargrove (2026 | Liberty)
Hargrove, a 6-0 point guard, showcased his impressive scoring ability in the afternoon game, leading his team with 20 points, including four out of five successful 3-pointers, as he averaged more than 15 ppg. Hargrove commanded the game whenever he had the ball, demonstrating his scoring prowess with a highlight-worthy punch dribble step-back from deep range. His playmaking skills were also on display as he recorded six assists, a trait that coaches appreciate in a point guard who keeps his head up and looks for open teammates. District 11 has a promising player in Hargrove, who proved to be a challenge for defenders in today's contest.

Cory Hogan (2026 | Conestoga)
Stoga’s 6-4 combo forward was a force on both ends of the court, dominating the first half with his physical play and finishing in the lane. His impressive second-half performance, highlighted by a 15-point outburst, pushed his total to 23 points. Hogan's versatility was on full display as he stepped out to knock down triples during a key second-half run that sealed the game. The run ended in dramatic fashion, with an emotional and-one followed by a triumphant roar from Hogan, underscoring his impactful game.

Tommy Kelly (2025 | Spring-Ford)
Off-ball movement skills are difficult to display in camp settings, but Kelly did that exceptionally well. He scored multiple times on play-side and backdoor cuts. His rim-running ability shined through on several putbacks and second-chance points overall. Kelly's off-ball defense was just as impactful. He used his length and agility to deny the ball from getting into the post. One of the highlights on the day was when Kelly deflected a pass, then saved the ball from going out of bounds by — in mid-air — throwing it between his legs to his teammate for a fastbreak dunk.

Uthaymin Laws (2026 | Audenried Charter)
Laws stepped on the floor confident to start the games portion of Sunday’s camp and it didn’t waiver throughout his first effort. The 6-foot guard used his quickness early on to set up a drive and finish before spreading out and adding a trio of made three-point looks, the last coming from way outside, in a productive offensive outing. Laws was a handful for defenders trying to keep him in front and he also moved around the floor to open spots if he didn’t have the ball.

Jacob Lewis (2025 | Lehigh Christian)
The combo guard from the Lehigh Valley played at different paces as he asserted himself. Lewis smoothly darted to the rim on straight line drives, finishing with touch or drawing the foul. He also showed off the bag, shaking defenders with his crossovers before putting them in the spin cycle. And no matter what spot Lewis was trying to get to, he usually had a crafty way to counter, whether it was with a turnaround fadeaway or a quick dump off pass. 

Latief Lorenzano-White (2026 | Imhotep)
Imhotep continues to manufacture talented players. Lorenzano-White, the 6-6 Panthers wing, displayed impressive versatility in the afternoon games. Positioned in the high post, he showcased his ball-handling skills, finishing strong at the rim and consistently hitting mid-range shots. He posed as a defensive mismatch all day for the opposition, When the defense gave him space, he confidently knocked down three-pointers, a skill that the defending State Champs will need as they make their way up to 6A status. His dominance on the offensive boards and ability to run the floor added another dimension to his standout performance.

Matthew Lyons (2025 | Holy Cross)
Lyons was a key piece of Holy Cross’ run to the PIAA 2A title game in March and it’s easy to see why the 6-6 forward is such an effective player. He plays center for his high school team, but Lyons’ game isn’t locked to the lane. He’s very mobile and a good athlete with some above the rim game but mostly, he impressed on Sunday by doing plenty of other things. Lyons can handle the ball, he goes strong to the rim but also showed an ability to hang and make some tough finishes and he’s good moving off the ball and in the open floor. 

Brady Macadams (2026 | Archbishop Wood)
Macadams had a role as a shooter off the bench for the Vikings last season, but he seems poised to bring a lot more this winter. The 6-4 guard made a couple 3s in his first game of the day, but it was everything else he did that stood out. Macadams was aggressive, looking to take defenders off the dribble and he converted two difficult shots with a hand in his face in the first half, then added several trips to the line in the second half including baiting a defender into fouling him on a three. 

Khamai Orange (2025 | Delco Christian)
With dynamic movements on and off-ball, Orange scored in waves every time he was on the court. He got to the second level for pull-up jumpers or hesitated then getting off a floater. The 6-2 combo guard created even more opportunities for himself just by being active. He relocated into multiple three-point makes, snagged a couple putbacks, and cut backdoor for a lay-up. Defensively, Orange swiped two steals while being aggressive as a team defender.

Jake Sniras (2025 | Garnet Valley)
The 6-4 wing entered the court with impressive confidence and made an immediate impact. In the first game of the morning, Sniras demonstrated his scoring versatility by netting 20 points in multiple games at camp, showcasing his ability to score at all three levels—inside, mid-range, and from beyond the arc. His scoring touch was evident as he made several difficult shots with ease. Beyond his offensive contributions, Sniras also excelled defensively, grabbing five rebounds and blocking four shots in one game, including a key rejection of a three-pointer that led to a transition dunk. His all-around game and skillful shooting were significant factors in his team's strong performance.

Cameron Smith (2026 | Academy of the New Church)
Smith caused a ton of problems inside, the 6-foot-7 forward going at the basket in a multitude of ways with a bulk of them ending in a positive outcome. He played strong, especially in his teams’ first game, getting a couple of tough finishes through contact to draw the and-one while earning a couple other trips to the line for his efforts. The mobile big man is comfortable with the ball in his hands, capable of pushing it upcourt on the break without getting himself into trouble.

Neiman Smith (2025 | Church Farm)
Church Farm’s 6-2 guard physically left his imprint on the court today. He attacks the boards, sits down on defense, can switch ‘1’ through ‘4’ and has a good basketball IQ. Once he puts his head down and squared his shoulders, he is very difficult to stop as the defense found out today the hard way. Smith found himself repeatedly with two feet in the lane where he has a good finishing package in traffic and through contact. He makes big plays when necessary and has an endless motor that will carry him, and Church Farm, well throughout his senior campaign.

Nico Vacchiano (2026 | Wissahickon)
Vacchiano played with force all day, the 6-foot guard setting everything up with his repeated strong takes to the rim. The junior, listed at 180 pounds, certainly looked like he’s been busy in the weight room and he showed plenty of strength warding off defenders in the lane to find room to finish. Vacchiano had 17 points in his first game of the day, using a strong first half and a burst of scoring late in the second to do the damage. While most of his scoring came at the rim - with a few and-one takes mixed in - he did flash some shooting by splashing a baseline jumper in his opening game.

Kam Waters (2025 | SCH Academy)
SCH Academy’s 6-1 guard delivered a commanding performance by dictating the pace of the game. Offensively, Waters showcased his versatility by integrating into the team’s flow, sinking two three-pointers and driving aggressively to the basket, which opened up opportunities for his teammates. His ability to create offense through both perimeter shooting and downhill drives made him a constant threat. On the defensive end, Waters' impact was just as significant. His ability to switch across all positions, from guarding smaller guards to defending bigger players, disrupted the opposing team's rhythm. He consistently overpowered smaller opponents and used his size and agility to get deflections and steals against bigs. 

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Honorable Mention
Luke Andres (2025 | Clearview), Nolan Barnes (2026 | Lenape, N.J.), Justin Bobb (2026 Conwell-Egan), Cole Boruk (2025 | Garnett Valley), Fareed Brown (2026 | Engineering & Sciences), Alantay Dawson (2025 | Constitution), Brian Donohue (2026 I Archbishop Wood), Nafis Dubose (2026 | Sankofa), Nasir Ellis-Rocks (2025 | Imhotep Charter), Jason Green (2026 | Pope John Paul II), Tysicere Jackson (2025 | Bonner-Prendergast), Carson Kasmer (2025 | Lower Merion), Brady Krautzel (2025 | Garnet Valley), Ben Malley (2025 | West Chester Rustin), Max Moshinski (2026 | Father Judge), Sahin Rodriguez (2026 | Engineering & Sciences), Miguel Rosa Jr. (2025 | Abraham Lincoln), Chanse Salone (2026 | Souderton), Jordan Shaffer (2026 | Abington Heights) Latrell Wright (2026 | Salesianum, Del.)