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CoBL PA/NJ Shootout: Saturday Standouts (Sep. 29)

09/30/2018, 11:15pm EDT
By CoBL Staff

Nah'shon "Bones" Hyland was one of several standouts at Saturday's opening day of the CoBL PA/NJ Shootout. (Photo: Brian Mermelstein/CoBL)

CoBL Staff (@hooplove215)
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The opening day of the 2018 CoBL PA vs. NJ Shootout brought 24 teams from Pennsylvania, N.J. and Delaware to Friends’ Central School, with each playing two interstate games in front of the gathered crowd of fans, friends, coaches and more.

Here’s who played well in front of the CoBL staff on Saturday:

Eric Dixon (2019/Abington, Pa.)
It’s getting the point where if Dixon is going to be playing in an event, you can pretty much just pencil him in for a standout spot before the games even start -- he’s that consistent of a performer, which is one reason he’s headed to Villanova next fall. The 6-7, 245-pound left-hander just keeps getting better; early in his high school days, it was by becoming an unstoppable post-up presence, but lately, it’s been an expansion of his game to the point where he might just be a perimeter-first player by the time he’s a collegiate upperclassman. The most telling sign Saturday was when he grabbed a rebound and went coast-to-coast while being guarded, including a head fake/hesitation move that resulted in a crossover on his way to the hoop and a three-point play to boot.

Vinny DeAngelo (2019/Sun Valley, Pa.)
DeAngelo did a bit of everything for Sun Valley in its two victories on Saturday. He knocked down 3’s, scored in the lane, and was a big part of the Vanguards’ rebounding and defensive attack. Even though he’s only 6-1, DeAngelo had no problem getting into the paint and finishing around the rim, even tough reverse layups that required some English on the glass. A threat all over the court, DeAngelo claims recruitment from D-III’s Swarthmore, Scranton, and Haverford College, among others.

Nah’shon “Bones” Hyland (2019/St. George’s Tech, Del.)
After missing the entire grassroots season due to leg injuries sustained in a tragic March house fire, Hyland appeared to be fully back to his old ways and seems ripe to repeat as Delaware’s scoring champ this season. A 6-foot-3 guard nicknamed “Bones” for his slight frame, he scored 52 points on the day, with many coming off of difficult threes with a hand in his face. Once defenders pressed up on him, he was able to get into the lane for a handful of crafty finishes. Hyland recently cut his college list to a group of seven that includes Big 5 programs Temple, St. Joe’s, and La Salle plus Delaware, Rhode Island, VCU, and Monmouth. He said he’s in the process of scheduling some visits before possibly signing in the November period.

Derrell Jones (2019/Phelps School, Pa.)
The Lions have two former Archbishop Carroll players on their roster in Jones and Justin Anderson and both figure to have significant roles this season. Jones played sparingly as a member of the Patriots but he already showed what should make a major part of the Lions success. The 6-7 forward can put the ball on the floor, hit from the outside and showed the type of defender he can be. He pinned not one but two shots on the backboard, one a layup by Villanova commit Eric Dixon. With several spots in the rotation left to be filled, Jones looks to have solidified his and should be a solid player for the Lions this season.

Lucas Monroe (2019/Abington, Pa.)
Now that Robbie Heath has graduated from Abington, Monroe will take over at the point. He’s got a few inches on Heath, but didn’t look too out of place on Saturday bringing the ball up and facilitating the offense. The 6-5 Penn commit looked comfortable with the ball in his hands and setting up teammates for open looks. He even got the chance to get an exciting alley-oop in his second game which electrified the bench.

Kaylen Oweh (2020/Rutgers Prep, N.J.)
Oweh’s stock is starting to rise, as he picked up his first offer from Stony Brook last month, and it’s hard to think he won’t get more. A muscular 6-3 guard, Oweh plays a confident floor game, taking his opportunities to attack the rim without a second thought, and he’s an easy finish around the rim who invites contact. His 3-point shot, though not utilized terribly often, looked smooth, and he moved well without the ball to find spots in the defense where he could attack.

Trey Patterson (2021/Rutgers Prep, N.J.)
If you were to watch Rutgers Prep play on Saturday, it would be hard to believe Patterson is only a sophomore due to his physical stature and talented skill set. At 6-9 and comfortable playing the guard position, Patterson looked as if he wasn’t even giving much effort on some of his scoring plays. He displayed a smooth shot and a knack for getting to and finishing around the rim, and threw effortless court-length outlet passes one-handed. Don’t be surprised to hear Patterson’s name at the college ranks in years to come and possibly one day in the pros.

Jackson Piotrowski (2020/Delco Christian, Pa.)
Though he garnered some buzz among Ivy and Patriot League coaches this summer on the AAU circuit, Piotrowski appeared much-improved even since July and looks primed for a breakout junior season for the Knights. Previously more of a face-up ‘4’, the lanky 6-foot-6 forward was playing almost exclusively on the perimeter, showing a nice stroke on several 3-pointers and generating some nice buckets in the midrange. Piotrowski also showed off his explosiveness on a few impressive offensive boards and a monster two-handed slam that bent the rim. As his body and game continue to develop, expect Piotrowski to have his fair share of Division I suitors by this time next year.

Ja’Cor Smith (2019/Neumann-Goretti, Pa.)
After losing three starters from last year’s PIAA Class 3A title team, Carl Arrigale will be looking to the returning two starters for a little bit of everything. Smith was the Saints power forward a year ago and began to show all of the time and work he had put in to become a contributing member of the team. His shooting stroke is much more consistent and he’s shown a strong ability to coral rebounds and lead the break. At only 6-2, Smith can take bigger players off the bounce and he’s versatile enough to defend quicker guards. He should be an integral part of the Saints hopes of winning a sixth straight state title.

Malik Slay (2019/The Phelps School, Pa.)
With only three returning players, the Phelps School will need to find production from several new faces. One of those will be Malik Slay, who flourished at Downingtown East. Slay looks to be penciled in as the starting point guard for Brian Shanahan’s team. Slay showed off a variety of moves, particularly finding teammates in transition. His best move of the day was against a talented Abington squad when he hit a step back three-pointer to help the Lions come away with a victory. He finished the game with 13 points. Slay was known for being a scorer, but he should flourish as both a facilitator and leader in his lone year with the Lions.

Ja’Quill Stone (2019/Archbishop Ryan, Pa.)
Looking one of the more improved guards in the area, Stone quarterbacked Ryan two impressive wins over St. George’s (Del.) and Cherokee (N.J.). A prototypical Philly point guard, Stone was fearless attacking the rim, constantly knifing into the lane and finishing amongst the trees with his strong 6-foot frame. Most importantly for the next level, he also showed improvement in his jumper, displaying a smooth stroke knocking down catch-and-shoot threes. After graduating from Ryan in June, Stone plans to take a post-graduate year at Woodstock Academy (Conn.) and enter the 2020 recruiting class.

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Honorable Mention
Justin Anderson (2019/Phelps School), Jack Brown (2019/Salesianum), Hakim Byrd (2020/Neumann-Goretti), Anthony DiCaro (2019/Cherokee), Marvin Freeman (2019/Sun Valley), Clovis Gallon Jr. (2019/York), Marcus Girardo (2019/Methacton), Riley Greene (2019/Montgomery), Luke House (2019/Archbishop Carroll), Adam Klinger (2019/Parkland), Alex Ratner (2020/Jersey Force), Kyle Saglimben (2020/Neshaminy), Scott Spann (2019/Sankofa Freedom), Khalil Turner (2019/Sankofa Freedom), Darnell Vaughn Jr. (2019/Salesianum), Manir Waller (2020/Abington), Jihad Watson (2019/Math Civics & Sciences), Derrius Ward (2020/Sankofa Freedom), Cameron Young (2020/Neumann-Goretti)


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