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2025 Philly Live II: Sunday Standouts (Pt. 1)

06/30/2025, 3:15pm EDT

By CoBL Staff

By CoBL Staff (@hooplove215)
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The annual two-weekend hoopfest that is Philly Live 2025 continued on Sunday 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 games beginning around 4:00 p.m.

CoBL had writers and scouts scattered throughout both gyms, checking out as much of the competition as we could. Here’s Pt. 1 of who stood out in games we were able to get our eyes on:

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Will Brunson (2028 | Rutgers Prep, N.J.)
Boy, there is a lot to like about Rutgers Prep’s young wing forward, who’s no doubt going to be playing at a high level of college hoops and potentially beyond. Standing at a physical 6-8 though mobile and athletic, Brunson is a big, left-handed, gifted offensive wing who can create his own shot and hit some tough ones, coming out of the gates blazing in Rutgers Prep’s game against Archbishop Carroll in a morning game at PYB. Brunson dropped 22 points with six rebounds, three blocks, an assist and a steal, hitting three 3-pointers and showing great footwork in the post and on the catch for jump shots; he also had a big-time chase-down block.

St. Joseph's-Metuchen (N.J.) 2026 G Aidan Carter. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

Aidan Carter (2028 | St. Joe’s-Metuchen, N.J.)
Metuchen’s rising sophomore was impressive in a losing effort as he was the only real source of offense for his team. The 6-5 lead guard scored exactly half of his team’s 46 points, doing so on 8-of-15 shooting (1-2 3PT, 6-7 FT), and added five rebounds. Carter is smooth with the ball in his hands, getting to the rim or pulling up in the mid-range, and showed he knows how to score in various ways depending on what the defender presented, going to either hand and using great body control to avoid potential shot-blockers.

Zyion Chase (2026 | St. John’s College, D.C.)
The 6-6 rising senior power forward made a statement in St. John’s 63-49 win over Roman Catholic. Chase delivered a monster double-double with 15 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and a block. He set the tone early with 10 boards and 3 assists by halftime, playing with constant energy and making plays on both ends. Chase stayed active in the paint, cleaned up second-chance opportunities, and kept an active eye on his teammates while monitoring the floor.

Aiden Derkack (2026 | Colonia, N.J.)
In the high-scoring showdown with Archbishop Wood, Derkack was a problem on and off-ball. Despite being known as a slasher, the 6-7 wing forced the Vikings defense with movement and self-created threes, including a pull-up to end the first half. He got to the cup too. With the Vikings throwing a variety of defenders at him, Derkack used his change-of-pace and length to get by them and score over/around them. And when the game was on the line, he swerved through multiple defenders for a floater to temporarily take the lead.

Anthony Gonzalez (2027 | Seton Hall Prep, N.J.)
The 6-2 rising junior point guard led all scorers with 16 points in Seton Hall Prep’s dominant win over Salesianum (Del.), adding 4 rebounds, 2 steals, a block, and an assist. Gonzalez showed great fluidity and control when attacking off the dribble, using sharp movements to slip past defenders and finish strong through contact. He knocked down two triples and looked comfortable shooting in rhythm. His energy, motor, and ability to stay aggressive without forcing plays stood out.

Munir Greig (2026 | Archbishop Carroll)
While Brunson was going off for Rutgers Prep, Greig was right there with him for Carroll, reminding all watching why he’s a high-major target in his class. The 6-6 wing scored 24 points and added nine rebounds, five steals and two assists as he flashed all of his skill-set: step-back triples, slashing layups, acrobatic finishes at the hoop. He got to the line seven times, going 10-of-14 from the line, and while he wasn’t his most efficient from the floor (6-18 FG), Greig was constantly making things happen offensively and letting his bigs crash the glass for second-chance points.

Tyrease Hunter (2026 | Roselle Catholic, N.J.)
Roselle’s starting five put on an impressive clinic in a tight win over Father Judge, with all five chipping in significantly in a 73-68 victory. Hunter, a 6-3 combo guard, stuffed the stat sheet with 15 points, six rebounds and six assists, doing it on 5-of-8 shooting, 1-of-3 from 3-point range and 4-of-4 from the foul line. Bouncy and solidly built, Hunter knew how to get downhill and make plays, often probing the defense and then getting to two feet before either finishing or kicking out, or finding a teammate for a drive; he also had a few nifty, athletic finishes at the rim out in transition.

Sammy Jackson (2026 | Roman Catholic)
The 6-7 rising senior wing was one of three to reach double figures for the Cahillites in their loss to St. John’s College (D.C.), finishing with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal on 6-of-12 shooting. He threw down a dunk and made his presence felt with size and versatility. A VCU commit heading into his final season at Roman Catholic, Jackson showed his ability to impact the game physically while continuing to sharpen his feel and decision-making. His IQ is clearly progressing alongside his tools.

Jaydn Jenkins (2027 | Archbishop Wood)
For someone who caused so much terror for St. Joe's-Metuchen, Jenkins played with so much joy. He changed the dimensions of the offense and defense, using his physical tools to effect shots on one end and dominate the glass on both. His long arms also came into play when he scored over others. Jenkins displayed his improved offensive skills with baby hooks over his left shoulder and by rolling hard for several dunks. In the end, he put up a 15 point double-double with multiple blocks.

Trevon Lewis (2026 | Roselle Catholic, N.J.)
Right there with Hunter in terms of Roselle’s impact on the win over Judge was Lewis. Another athletic 6-3 guard who played everything from the ‘1’ through the ‘5’ — though there really wasn’t a ‘5’ in Roselle’s system — Lewis racked up 19 points and seven rebounds of his own to tie for the team lead along with Jalen Grant (2026), who were two of four players on the team in double figures. It’s a group of seniors that’s all returning from last year, making them an ultra-dangerous unit without anybody above 6-3.

Latief Lorenzano-White (2026 | Imhotep Charter)
One of the biggest names at Philly Live in Lorenzano-White did not disappoint against St. Peter’s Prep (N.J.) Lorenzano-White used his freakish athleticism to drive inside and finish with force, or kick out to the open teammate. The 6-foot-5 forward/wing was without Jordan Dill for this game, so he reverted to his three-point jumper to make up for that. The rising senior hit four three-pointers in the contest and put on a show for the many college coaches in attendance.

Archbishop Wood (Pa.) 2027 G Caleb Lundy. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

Caleb Lundy (2027 | Archbishop Wood)
Lundy bounced back from an off game Saturday with a really strong showing Sunday, going for 14 points with seven assists, four steals and three rebounds against St. Joe’s-Metuchen (N.J.). The 6-3 guard got all of his scoring done in the first half, only needing to take one shot in the second after the Vikings ran away with it; he knocked down one of his two 3-pointers and got a bunch of layups in transition thanks to his steals, along with one flying slam. But it was Lundy’s play-making that really stood out as the shifty combo guard was making one pinpoint pass after another while on the move, often giving up a potentially tough layup for a wide-open jumper or slam.

NIck Lugendo (2027 | Archbishop Carroll)
This might have been the biggest eye-opening performance of the day. A year ago, Lugano was a 6-foot-0 freshman; now a solid 6-6, he’s having a coming-out party as he joins a talented Carroll squad. Lugendo was relentless all game long against Rutgers Prep (N.J.), going for 15 points and 13 rebounds, grabbing six of those on the offensive end. He knocked down a 3-pointer, was solid through contact, bodied up defensively and ultimately looked the part, which is a major step for a young forward who’s just having his emergence onto the local hoops scene.

Rowan Miller (2026 | Conestoga)
‘Stoga started off the day by smacking Chester Charter, and Miller played a major role in that. The 5-11 lead guard racked up 24 points, five rebounds and four assists as he was constantly getting by defenders and getting to the rack, either in the half-court or in transition. Miller’s first make was his only 3-pointer of the day, a knockdown from straightaway; otherwise it was on a variety of layups, floaters, and pull-ups as he went 10-of-16 from the floor, 1-of-3 from the arc and 3-of-4 from the foul line. Miller played in-your-face man-to-man defense the whole time, his motor running high until he and the rest of the starters hit the bench with a few minutes remaining. In his finale, a 69-64 win over Camden Eastside (N.J.), he delivered a second strong showing with a double-double: 19 points (5-9 FG, 11-12 FT), 13 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals.

Brady MacAdams (2026 | Archbishop Wood)
In Wood’s second game of the day, MacAdams put his cape on and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. He placed a lot of emphasis on attacking Colonial off the catch. When he got into the lane, he would spin to evade a defender or bump someone out of the way and finish through traffic. But when it was closing time he went to his jumper. With under a minute left, MacAdams looped around Caleb Lundy who passed him the ball for a catch-and-shoot three to take the lead. Unfortunately, Colonial came right back down and retook the lead with just a couple seconds left. Then on the proceeding inbounds, he rushed the ball up the floor and drained the game-winner as time expired.

David Mbuyamba (2028 | Gonzaga College)
A 6-7 center and rising sophomore, Mbuyamba made his size and feel for the game known in Gonzaga’s 59-31 win over Camden (N.J.). He finished just shy of a double-double with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists on 4-of-5 shooting, all inside the arc. Mbuyamba moved well through traffic, finished with control, and displayed a strong read on both ends, facilitating plays and making smart decisions. A young big with upside, he’ll continue to grow in high-level settings.

Derrick Morton-Rivera (2026 | Father Judge)
Morton-Rivera did his best for Judge in the close loss to Roselle Catholic, the 6-4 guard looking every bit the poised veteran that he is at this point in his high school career. Morton-Rivera scored 20 points, adding nine rebounds, three assists and a steal against the tough and versatile Roselle squad.

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