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[Patriotsince81]

Trivia question: Name the former Patriot who played at Imhotep Charter?

Eric Copes.

 

[Pablo]

Eric Copes.

Erik Copes is correct - https://gomason.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/erik-copes/2775

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• Imhotep Charter High School

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Erik Copes

"Prep: Four-year member of the Panthers' varsity basketball team ... Helped lead team to three consecutive Philadelphia Public League titles ... Averaged 10 rebounds, eight points and three blocks per game ... Earned first team All-State honors in 2011 and was an All-State second team selection following his junior season ... Was ranked the sixth-best center prospect in the nation and the 56th-best prospect overall by ESPNU ... Played three seasons with the Team Philly AAU squad."

 

[Pablo]

George Mason Inks Philly Wing Devin Booker - George Mason University Athletics

George Mason University men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn ('06) announced Thursday that Devin Booker will join the Patriot roster, beginning in 2024-25.

gomason.com

Men's Basketball11/14/2024 4:15:00 PM

"FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason University men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn ('06) announced Thursday that Devin Booker will join the Patriot roster, beginning in 2025-26.

A 3-star guard from Philadelphia, Booker attends Cristo Rey Jesuit and is ranked as the No. 6 player in Pennsylvania for the Class of 2025.

'I went to watch Devin late summer and within the first five minutes of my eval I knew he was special,' Skinn said. 'He's a 3 and D player who can really shoot it. He has the potential to develop into a Jared Billups type player with his competitiveness and athleticism.'

While competing for Cristo Rey last season, Booker was named the Penn-Jersey Athletic Association (PJAA) MVP and also earned a spot on the league's first team. A 1,000-point scorer in high school, he led the CRJ Hornets to the 2024 PJAA title and notched 25 points in the championship game.

The 6-foot-4-inch guard also has competed with K-Low Elite on the adidas 3SSB circuit. He averaged 11.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and shot 47.7 percent on The Circuit over the summer as part of the club.

'Devin has an identity of humble toughness,' Skinn added. 'He's someone you want to go into the trenches with and his foundation is strong. With his ability to make shots and defend, he can develop into an all-conference type player.'"

 

[Old Man]

I'm confused. He with join our roster this season???

 

[Dawgs99]

I'm confused. He with join our roster this season???

No, he's still in HS. These guys are coming in this summer to compete next season.

 

[gmulion]

No, he's still in HS. These guys are coming in this summer to compete next season.

Then it's a pretty bad typo in the first paragraph.

 

[Old Man]

No, he's still in HS. These guys are coming in this summer to compete next season.

That's what I thought, but that's not what the article says, so ...

 

[gmubrian]

That's what I thought, but that's not what the article says, so ...

I don't know what you are talking about, it shows 2025-2026 to me. ;-)

 

[Pablo]

That's what I thought, but that's not what the article says, so ...

The article has been corrected. Sorry for not proofreading it when I copied it.

 

[NewPatriot]

FCS' Gabe Moore plays hero; Devin Booker goes off for Cristo Rey at Nelson Classic

Joseph Santoliquito (@JSantoliquito) CHESTER — Gabe Moore would not change anything. Even though, for about nine months, he washed his own clothes for the first time and cooked for himself. He did enjoy the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sun as opposed to the bone-biting Northeastern winter, a byprod

www.cityofbasketballlove.com

 

[GMUgemini]

FCS' Gabe Moore plays hero; Devin Booker goes off for Cristo Rey at Nelson Classic

Joseph Santoliquito (@JSantoliquito) CHESTER — Gabe Moore would not change anything. Even though, for about nine months, he washed his own clothes for the first time and cooked for himself. He did enjoy the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sun as opposed to the bone-biting Northeastern winter, a byprod

www.cityofbasketballlove.com

For those who don’t want to scroll down to find Booker’s blurb:

Filtered through his coach what NBA scouts have said about Booker: “Elite defender” “can shoot the ball well” 37 points in his last game.

 

[NewPatriot]

Another excerpt:


"Devin can easily play for anyone in the country,” said Cristo Rey head coach Kyle Sample. “We believe in sending our guys to places where they fit the best and where they want them the most. George Mason had been on Devin more than anyone else. (George Mason head coach) Tony Skinn is a great coach and runs five out, like we do.".

 

[Pablo]

2025 Pennsylvania HS Basketball Player Rankings | Prep Hoops

Who are the best Pennsylvania high school boys basketball players from the class of 2025? Check out Prep Hoops 2025 Pennsylvania Player Rankings.

prephoops.com

Rank	Player	Height	Position	High School	Club Team	Commitment
1	Matt Gilhool	6’11”	PF	William Penn Charter	Team Final
2	Jaron McKie	6’2″	SG	St. Joseph’s Prep	NJ Scholars
3	Cameron Wallace	6’5″	SF	Westtown School	Philly Pride
4	Shareef Jackson	6’9″	C	Roman Catholic	NJ Scholars
5	Devin Booker	6’5″	SF	Cristo Rey Philadelphia	K-Low Elite

 

[Junkees9]

Excellent -- and Dayton got the #2 ranked guy.

 

[GMU79]

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Excellent -- and Dayton got the #2 ranked guy.

Let's go A-10! I would love to see the conference return to it's glory days when Temple, Xavier, etc. were headliners, and it was a multi-bid shoo in.
AS LONG AS MASON IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF IT!