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2024 Philly Live II: Day 2 PYB Standouts (Sat., June 29)

06/30/2024, 9:00pm EDT

By CoBL Staff

CoBL Staff (@hooplove215)
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The second session of Philly Live 2024 has more than 220 high school teams playing over the course of three days, with hundreds of college coaches at all levels in town to watch.

Here’s who stood out to the CoBL staff in Saturday games at Philly Youth Basketball:

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AJ Altobelli (2025 | Union Catholic, N.J.)
Although listed at just 5-10, he shows a rare ability to control the entire flow of a game. An excellent passer who created nothing but good looks for his team against a talented Archbishop Carroll (D.C). A true offensive catalyst who had one of the best first steps at the event, he always makes the right decisions and is the ideal lob partner for his 7-0 and 6-7 teammates Yaw Ansong and FK Muntari. Altobelli racked up countless assists while also showing his ability to keep defenders honest when he’s on the three point line.

Keiner Asprilla (2026 | Don Bosco Prep, N.J.)
The 7-1 center played his part all day long. Asprilla swallowed up rebounds, blocked shots, deterred shots, finished in the paint, and the big fella even showcased his ability to knock down deep shots that were contested. Asprilla and company beat a very good Archbishop Wood team by a score of 73-45. The 7-footer finished with 10 points and he showed why his stock is on the rise; Asprilla currently holds offers from Villanova, Seton Hall, UCLA, Auburn, Kansas State, and many more.

Constitution (Pa.) 2025 SG Alantay Dawson. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

Alantay Dawson (2025 | Constitution)
Dawson is going to play out his senior year at Constitution following Math Civics & Sciences’ closure, and he’ll fit right in to play a big role on a balanced Generals squad. The 6-1 senior guard poured in 21 points in a win over Pennsauken (N.J.), getting hot from the get-go with a deep pull-up 3-pointer from the right wing, one of three 3-pointers he buried (on six attempts), shooting 8-of-15 from the floor and hitting both of his foul shots, along with eight rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Kyle Dixon (2026 | Morris Catholic, N.J.)
The recent two-sport athlete showed everyone he was a college-level player this weekend. Dixon had 18 points in a 66-46 win over the Maret School. A lot of times the 6-2 guard would get a steal on one end and then convert the fastbreak with a score of his own or drop it off to a teammate. Dixon was constantly in the paint, it was clear he wanted to get paint touches and kick the ball out to open teammates. Whether it was driving and dishing, or Dixon finishing on his own, the rising junior should be someone to keep an eye on for the rest of the summer and into the fall.

Jordan Ellerbee (2025 | St. Joseph's Prep)
Ellerbee dialed in for 27 points and helped his team to a win in a back and forth contest against Rutgers Prep. Ellerbee did a great job of attacking the rim, he showcased his ability to finish with both hands and when it came down to it, the 6-3 guard could get the crowd raving with a nice tomahawk. Ellerbee shot it well from deep too, he knocked down three triples and showed he could get to a smooth contested pull up jumper. McKie and Chamberlain are great pairings with Ellerbee and the sky's the limit for the group of rising seniors.

Carnell Henderson (2025 | Imhotep)
Intensity. After receiving his first offer from Rider a couple days ago, the 6-3 guard is hungry for more and that was obvious on Saturday. Right from the jump Henderson was diving on the floor, hustling for rebounds, and looking for steals on defense. In Imhotep’s win against James Hubert Blake, Henderson had 16 points, three rebounds, and three steals. He consistently knocked down shots, made opportunistic putbacks on the offensive end, also, Henderson showed he could finish at the rim with both hands. He’s also been a tremendous leader and as the offers start to roll in his confidence might just get higher.

Jayden Hodge (2026 | Saint Rose, N.J.)
An Uber-athletic forward with poise and control beyond his years. Hodge, a 6-6 rising junior, showcased a constant ability to get to the rim whenever he wanted while also proving his range, knocking down several three pointers throughout the day. He uses his long frame to his advantage by clogging passing lanes and being a major help in the rebounding department.

St. Elizabeth (Del.) 2025 G/F Kenny Hunter. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

Kenny Hunter (2025 | St. Elizabeth, Del.)
A Maryland native who’s going into his second year at St. E’s, Hunter impressed in a watch Saturday afternoon with his combination of physicality and shot-making. The 6-4 wing is long and muscular, and he certainly didn’t mind banging in the post and on the boards, grabbing a team-high eight rebounds in a close loss. But he showed he’s much more than just a physical specimen, leading his team with 20 points, going 4-of-6 from 3-point range, including a couple 3-pointers over the hyper-athletic J.J. Kelly, while also showing he could put the ball on the floor and get to the hoop.

J.J. Kelly (2025 | Chambersburg)
Perhaps the best athlete in the state, Kelly is a 6-6 wing who’s got Division I football and basketball offers, and is also a state champion triple-jumper, though it’s hoops he’s chasing for college. All that athleticism was on display as Kelly went for 26 points and eight rebounds in a win over St. Elizabeth (Del.); he gets terrific height on his jumper, making it easy for him to square up in the mid-range, and even when his jumper wasn’t falling, he was able to chase down rebounds or slash to the rim and finish at the bucket with ease, or get to the line (6-8 FT).

Kevair Kennedy (2025 | Father Judge)
In a game versus Sidwell Friends, where high major college coaches were lined up to see the opposing lead guard, Kennedy stole the show. The 6-1 point guard lived in the paint, attacking the rim every chance he got. His lower body and core strength allowed him to power through other defenders and not be pushed off of his line on drives. Kennedy also did his best to rebound and facilitate. But when Sidwell Friends tried to surge back into the game at different moments, Kennedy understood that he had to be the one to close the game. He went 6–for-6 in the second half to secure the win. Kennedy received an offer from Merrickmack shortly after.

Latief Lorenzano-White (2026 | Imhotep)
Although he doesn't get a ton of recognition because he's always doing the Panthers’ dirty work, Lorenzano-White took his versus Blake and their five star prospect. Lorenzano-White took no prisoners on the glass, grabbing five offensive rebounds that he converted into 9 second-chance points. His long arms and leaping ability enabled him to reach over others for boards that he seemingly shouldn't have been able to get. He was effective in transition and as an off-ball player on offense. The 6-4 wing finished the game with a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Jaron McKie (2025 | St. Joseph's Prep)
In a game where McKie’s running mate, Jordan Ellerbee, had 27 points, you figure it might be hard for others to score but that wasn’t the case. McKie had 26 points and 16 of that came in the 2nd half and that was where he excelled. McKie seemed to be gliding in air for some tough finishes, he knocked down some mid range jumpers and then he took a step back and started knocking down some three’s. “The Prep” seems to be building a great future and McKie will have to play a leadership role for his teammates especially his younger brothers, Julian and Justin.

Brady Moore (2026 | Downingtown West)
Cinnaminson threw some heavy blows at the Whippets, but the game was rarely, if ever, in doubt, in part, thanks to Moore. Stepping into more of a prominent role every day, he did a lot of everything. His strong legs and hands were pivotal as he came up with two steals and treeh blocks. In addition to the impact plays on defense, the big guard provided some offensive playmaking with his ability to use subtle dribble moves and pass. And once Moore got to the 3-point line a few times and sent the defense into rotation, the ball often found its way back to him, setting him up for four catch-and-shoot threes. He knocked down three pull-up 3’s too, totaling 32 points and four assists.

Omari Moore (2025 | Hudson Catholic, N.J.)
A Jersey City kid who has a true knack for scoring the ball on all three levels. The four star guard showed everyone in attendance why he has over fifteen division one offers. Moore led all scorers with 26 points including five three pointers and a multitude of tough finishes at the rim against Sidwell Friends (D.C).

Jasir Ross (2027 | Pennsauken, N.J.)
Standing just 5-6, Ross is both the youngest and smallest member of the Pennsauken starting lineup, but there’s no doubt the rising sophomore is pound-for-pound the most talented on his squad. Ross led his team with 16 points against Constitution, giving them a major spark after a slow start with an eight-point burst that included a pull-up 3-pointer in the right corner and a 14-foot pull-up moving to his left, along with another catch-and-shoot triple; he also showed off his ability to change speeds and had great touch on a floater in the lane over a defender.

Jalen Rougier-Roane (2025 | Sidwell Friends, D.C.)
An intense, old school defender who doesn’t shy away from any assignment as he was in charge of defending every team’s best guard. However, stout defense isn’t the only trait he possesses as he’s got a smooth offensive game with an elite ability to create space for himself and his teammates. The native Canadian, who represented his country on the U18 national team, uses his big frame to make things happen for himself on the offensive side of the floor while also being versatile enough to guard multiple positions on the defensive side.

Aydin Scott (2026 | St. Mark’s, Del.)
An athletic and lanky wing-forward, Scott helped the Spartans win with his skill from outside and inside of the arc. Versus Exeter, he demonstrated that he can drive left or right and use subtle moves before finishing with touch. Scott also relocated into a catch-and-shoot three. Then against Executive Education, he attacked from the mid-post, putting his man on his hip, then finding angles to score and/or earn trips to the line where he shot 5-for-6.

Jordan Scott (2025 | South Lakes, V.A.)
Listed at 6-8, Scott's physical tools showed up in every facet of South Lakes’ match versus Plymouth Whitemarsh. He started the game with four threes off-the-catch. His long arms were instrumental in him shooting over the outstretched arms of defenders. Scott was also tremendous on defense. He blanketed everyone he was guarding while still honoring his role as team defender when someone else had the ball. His length also impacted winning on the defensive end. With a minute left and PW attempting to retake the lead, Scott deflected and stole a sideline inbound pass and took it the other way for two free throws. He led his team with 23 points.

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