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2025 Philly Live I: Saturday Standouts (Pt. 2)

06/22/2025, 11:30am EDT

By CoBL Staff

By CoBL Staff (@hooplove215)
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The annual two-weekend hoopfest that is Philly Live 2025 continued on Saturday, with 10 courts of action going between the gyms at Jefferson University and the Alan Horwitz ‘Sixth Man’ Center from first tip-off at 9:00 a.m. to the final tip at 8:40 p.m.

CoBL had writers and scouts scattered throughout both gyms, checking out as much of the competition as we could. Here’s Pt. 2 of who stood out to our staff Saturday (CLICK HERE for Pt. 1):

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Caleb Lundy (2027 | Archbishop Wood)
Battling minor cramps, Lundy performed heroically to defend pseudo home turf against the Cathedral Catholic Dons from San Diego, CA. The lean 6-3 guard slithered his way inside the arc where he got high-percentage shots and drew fouls (5-6 FTs). His boards and defense were significant, highlighted by a steal he took the other way for a dunk. And he capped things off with two big threes in the second half, finishing with 20 points, eight rebounds, and the victory.

Alex Mack (2026 | Saint Ignatius, Ohio)
Mack has a special ability to shoot the basketball and showed that off Saturday as he drilled six triples in a 22-point outing that helped his team take down PW, 60-58. Mack has a quick release and made shots off the bounce and in motion as a catch-and-shooter. He has a tight handle he showed off at times and some strength and leaping ability as well he hopes to use more as he rounds out his game.

Cathedral Catholic (Calif.) 2026 guard Max Meza. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

Max Meza (2026 | Cathedral Catholic, Calif.)
Meza put together an impressive all-around outing in Cathedral Catholic’s win over Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) in a late game at Jefferson. A 6-1, 185-pound lead guard, Meza flirted with a triple-double as he went for 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lead a balanced group that saw contributions from starters and reserves alike. Meza is a strong ball handler, passer, defender and shooter, which he showed by knocking down three 3-pointers, getting into the defense and dishing out to shooters, and generally keeping the ball moving offensively without forcing the action.

Mikey Mita (2026 | Penncrest)
Penncrest finished off a 3-0 appearance at Philly Live I with a high degree of difficulty, taking out Olympia (Fl.), Paul VI (N.J.) and Salesianum (Del.) to cap one of the better weekends for any District 1 program in the event. Mita, the Lions’ star 6-7 forward, helped them past the Sallies during a late afternoon game at Jefferson, scoring 19 points in a 58-48 victory. Mita always plays with great energy, celebrating a big bucket or big stop with a yell and a high-five for a teammate or two, and he’s constantly in motion on both ends — setting screens, creating double-teams, or trying to get to the hoop. He knocked down one of his two 3-pointers and had a few other mid-range jumpers, along with an and-one as he went 6-of-7 from the line.

Alassan N'Diaye (2026 | Neumann-Goretti)
With 12 points in the first half, N’Diaye was on a roll early versus St. Ignatius. He scored in transition and put the ball on the floor to get to the basket from different spots. His broad shoulders made it easier for him to carve out the space he needed down low. They also came in handy as a rebounder. N’Diaye powered through others to create extra possessions for the Saints and scoring opportunities for himself. The under-the-radar forward amassed 19 points and nine boards in the win.

Blake Nassry (2027 | Parkland)
Nassry had a big day in his team’s loss to Cardinal O’Hara, finishing with 26 points. Nassry, a 6-foot-3 guard, had 20 of those points in the first half. Nassry finished on both sides of the basket, the niftiest score an up-and-under on a baseline drive. He hit a pair of threes and went 12-of-14 from the free throw line. Nassry seems to see the floor well, and he’s purposeful with his movement on the court, able to get his shoulder past his defender and into the line where he’s a threat to score or pass. He has a motor too, working hard away from the ball to free himself and contributing on the glass.

Marquis Newson (2027 | Neumann-Goretti)
A legit 6-5, Newson’s ability to create for himself off the dribble paid dividends for the Saints versus St. Ignatius. He slashed to the basket from different angles, building up momentum to get downhill and using his strength to drive through defenders without being pushed off his line. Inside the paint, he scored over and around defenders. It didn't produce the same numbers, but Newson's point of attack and help defense were equally impressive. He cut drivers off laterally and absorbed contact to prevent them from getting to the spots they wanted. And when someone did manage to get a shot off against him, Newson contested it with his long arms. He totaled 20 points, eight rebounds, one steal, and two blocks.

Plymouth-Whitemarsh 2026 forward Michael Pereira. (Photo: Owen McCue/CoBL)

Michael Pereira (2026 | Plymouth Whitemarsh)
The 6-foot-9 forward asserted himself early in a tight loss to Saint Ignatius (Ohio). He finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds and a pair of blocks. Pereira worked hard for position inside and came up with mostly everything that came off the rim. While he may have overhelped once or twice, his ability to slide his feet to get across the lane and block a shot stood out.

Malakhi Phillips (2026 | Andrews Osborne Academy, Ohio)
It was fun to watch Phillips and Bergen Catholic guard Jaden Brown battle in BC’s 54-48 win early Saturday. Phillips had 14 points and three assists but had his fingerprints all over the game. He can push the pace or slow it down, create for himself or find teammates after getting into the lane. He’s got an edge to his game that leads to a lot of winning plays.

Marcel Ramirez (2026 | Conrad Science, Del.)
The senior scorer came out on fire at 9:00 am versus William Tennent. He capitalized on the team’s excellent ball movement by sliding into open windows for catch-and-shoot threes. Ramirez curled off of screens and got to the cup as well to help the Red Wolves quickly build a lead. Once they got up big, he continued to play the right way, making the extra pass on offense and pressuring the ball on defense. Ramirez put up 13 points and four steals.

Landstown (Va.) 2028 guard Damien Robinson. (Photo: Owen McCue/CoBL)

Damien Robinson (2028 | Landstown, Va.)
Robinson is a smooth operator at the point guard spot, as seen in a 72-44 win over Upper Darby on Saturday. He finished with an efficient 15 points and five assists. Robinson has a smooth jumper he can pull up into and he’s ready to fire when he catches the ball. He’s a fluid athlete and creative finisher and also has some bounce to attack the rim. He can play both on and off the ball, but he definitely has a feel for controlling the flow of the game.

Mason Santiago (2026 | St. Peter's Prep)
In what limited time he played, the 6-foot-3 rising senior guard was a dominant force in St. Peter’s Prep’s 70-30 victory over Wilsonville (OR) in St. Peter’s Prep’s first game of Saturday afternoon. Santiago showed a great explosive first step, a good medium game, a fearlessness in attacking the basket, and a willingness to play defense. There was one sequence when he came from behind a Wilsonville player to poke the ball away, and showed great speed in getting back up the court to be fed for a layup. He also showed an ability to find open teammates.

Infinite Sincere (2028 | Seton Hall Prep)
The 6-foot-1 rising sophomore guard was easily the best on the court in both games he played on Saturday, scoring 14 points in limited work in a 63-43 blowout over Windermere Prep (Fl.). He changed direction very well, showed great range on his shot, nailing a few threes, and considering he is a transfer from Immaculate Conception, he worked extremely well with new teammate Anthony Gonzalez. There was one incredible pass in which Sincere found a breaking teammate cutting baseline to the basket between two Windermere defenders. In the second game, with more lengthy minutes, Sincere scored 25 points—21 in the first half—against PIAA Class 5A state runner-up Hershey, in Seton Hall Prep’s 87-60 victory. He scored eight of the Pirates’ first 13 points, and nine of the first 14, getting out early in fastbreaks, and hitting two three-pointers. It was Sincere that got Seton Hall Prep moving after Hershey struck out to a 9-0 lead.

Cam Sweeney (2026 | Hershey)
The 6-foot-3 rising senior guard was the engine that ran the Trojans this past season, and he showed why in Hershey’s game against a very good Seton Hall Prep team. After a slow start, Sweeney, a first-team all-state guard that led Hershey to its first-ever PIAA Class 5A state title game, got going. He missed his first four shots, and then hit five of his next six. He scored a team-high 25 points, sometimes going up against Seton Hall Prep’s exceptional rising sophomore Infinite Sincere. Sweeney does everything, and is not afraid to do everything for the Trojans, from scoring, to playmaking, to rebounding, playing perimeter and interior defense. He went to the basket incredibly strong, and knew how to position his body in traffic to generate fouls. He is a special player who has been the unquestioned leader of the Trojans, coming off a junior season in which he averaged 20.2 points a game.

John Vrettos (2028 | Central Bucks West)
In the final game of the day against The Christian Academy, Vrettos had a performance worth waiting for. He got going with shots going toward the basket by running the lane on fastbreaks and cuts off-ball when people drove. Once he was warmed up, the 6-3 wing extended his range. Vrettos knocked down four threes spot-up three. He also created additional transition opportunities with his disruptive activity on defense. His 22 points and six steals led the Bucks to a big win.

Trevor Webster (2026 | Sanford School, Del.)
In the win over Camden, Webster played with strong hands on defense and soft hands on offense to outpace the Panthers. He batted away passes, rejected shots, and snatched rebounds off of the glass to anchor the Warriors, defensively. The boards and turnovers forced on that end also allowed him to get out on fastbreaks where he thrives. Webster was determined to attack the basket in Sanford’s five-out offense. He slashed into the paint for twos and finished things off with a two-hand slam. His 13 points, 12 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks weren't flashy but they got the job done.

Latrell Wright (2026 | Salesianum, Del.)
On go from the first play of the game, Wright’s competitive edge gave Sallies an intangible advantage over Newark Collegiate Academy. He was always around the ball, applying pressure on defense, coming away with turnovers, then orchestrating a high-powered transition offense. He rewarded his teammate for running the floor including the oop off the backboard to Mark Brown. The intention he set to get everyone involved made the entire team better and that much more difficult to slow down. Wright ended up with 13 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and four steals.

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