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BASKETBALL RUNDOWN/ GAME PROGRAM 2023-2024

DEVON PREP BASKETBALL FOUNDATIONS Accountability Hard Work Gratefulness Toughness

DISTRICT 12 CHAMPS

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS OF THE 2023-24 SEASON

St. Thomas More Alumni Association Proudly Supporting Catholic Education!

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RNTK DESIGNS

Delone Catholic Roster Head Coach: Brandon Staub Mascot: Squires

DEVON PREP PLAYER PROFILES BRIAN KAMARA #1 CLASS OF 2024 6‘2", 180 LBS., FORWARD

MASON THEAR #2 CLASS OF 2025 5‘11", 155 LBS., POINT GUARD

CALVIN SMITH #4 CLASS OF 2025 6‘3", 175 LBS., SHOOTING GUARD

SHANE DOYLE #5 CLASS OF 2025 6‘3", 170 LBS., GUARD

AYINDE MCLENDON #10 CLASS OF 2025 6‘0", 157 LBS., POINT GUARD

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DEVON PREP PLAYER PROFILES

REECE CRAFT #21 CLASS OF 2025 6‘7", 200 LBS., WING/SMALL FORWARD

ZACH ORCHARD #22 CLASS OF 2024 5'11", 165 LBS., POINT GUARD

GREG PERULLO #23 CLASS OF 2024 5‘11", 170 LBS., SHOOTING GUARD

BEN COSTELLO #24 CLASS OF 2024 6‘5", 205 LBS., WING/FORWARD

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DEVON PREP PLAYER PROFILES ZANE CONLON #25 CLASS OF 2025 6‘5", 205 LBS., GUARD/WING

MIKE PERGOLIS #32 CLASS OF 2024 6‘0", 160 LBS., POINT GUARD

COOPER FAIRLAMB #45 CLASS OF 2027 6‘3", 165 LBS., WING

2023-24 VARSITY SCHEDULE 12/1 LINCOLN PARK 7pm at Geneva College 12/2 NORTH CATHOLIC 4pm at North Catholic 12/3 URSULINE HS noon at North Catholic 12/6 CONSTITUTION 7:30pm at Franklin Ben HS 12/9 at WEST PHILLY 2:30pm 12/13 OVERBOOK 7:30pm 12/17 at CRISTO REY 7:30pm 12/20 at FRIENDS CENTRAL 1pm POSTPONED 12/22 DOBBINS 2:30pm 1/2 ROMAN CATHOLIC 7pm 1/8 at LASALLE 7pm 1/12 ARCHBISHOP RYAN 7pm 1/14 ST. JOE‘S PREP 2:30pm 1/19 at ARCHBISHOP CARROLL 6pm 1/21 BONNER 1:30pm 1/26 at WEST CATHOLIC 7pm 1/28 at LANSDALE CATHOLIC 1:30pm 2/2 at FATHER JUDGE 7pm 2/4 ARCHBISHOP WOOD 2:30pm 2/7 at NEUMANN GORETTI 7pm 2/9 CONWELL EGAN (Senior Night) 7pm 2/11 CARDINAL O’HARA 2:30pm DEVON PREP BASKETBALL

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AT DEVON PREP IT’S ABOUT GETTING BETTER “Each day we strive to get better in whatever we do – the weight room, the classroom, film study, nutrition, on the court – we always want to be a little better when we finish an activity than we were when we started it. While we always compete as hard as possible, we realize that we may not always score more points than our opponent. That being said, if we are always getting better, even in small increments, in the long run we will see huge improvements and the fact that we did not score more points than the other team on a given night will truly not matter. We will have taken that event and turned it into a positive experience that we got better from.” ~ Jason Fisher, Head Varsity Basketball Coach, Devon Prep Tide

DEVON PREP PIAA 3A STATE CHAMPIONS 2022 DEVON PREP BASKETBALL

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DEVON PREP & THE PCL

Devon Prep’s journey to the Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) was fueled by Coach Fisher’s desire for Devon Prep studentathletes to strive to get better every day. What better place to do that than in the historic and highly competitive PCL that is right in Devon Prep’s back yard.

The tip-off to the Philadelphia Catholic League happened in 1920 when Monsignor Bonner threw up the ball for the opening tap in the first league game played between St. Joe’s Prep and Roman Catholic (called Catholic High at the time). The other teams in the PCL that first year were Villanova Prep (later called Malvern Prep and a PCL member until 1923) and West Catholic. The St. Joe’s Prep loss to Roman in that first game was their only loss of the season on their way to the first Philadelphia Catholic League Championship with a 7-1 record.

Over the years teams moved in and out of the PCL – including Salesianum (who lost to SJP in a 22-21 playoff barnburner in 1923), Trenton Cathedral and Camden Catholic. The Philadelphia teams of North Catholic, St. Tommy More, Cardinal Dougherty, Kennedy-Kendrick and Bishop McDevitt were also members of the PCL at various times. Devon Prep joined the PCL for the 2018-2019 basketball season. Prior to that time, the PCL had not expanded since Lansdale Catholic joined in 2012. Current basketball teams who participate in the Philadelphia Catholic League are Archbishop Carroll, Archbishop Ryan, Archbishop Wood, Bonner and Prendie, Cardinal O’Hara, Conwell-Egan, Devon Prep, Father Judge, Lansdale Catholic, LaSalle College, Neumann-Goretti, Roman Catholic, St. Joseph’s Prep and West Catholic.

The PCL championship game is played at the Palestra – the historic arena referred to as “the Cathedral of College Basketball” on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. As of 2022, 47 PCL players have made their way to the NBA. Among them are names familiar to those in the Philadelphia area and beyond: Marc Jackson, Paul Arizin, Tom Gola, Derrick Jones, Collin Gillespie and Jalen Duren. Big 5 Legends Phil Martelli, Jack Ramsay and Speedy Morris paced the sidelines coaching their PCL teams aiming to make it to the Palestra. The basketball talent that is drawn to the PCL has earned the league the reputation of being one of the toughest high school basketball leagues in the country.

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SO WHY JOIN THE PCL? JASON FISHER, DEVON PREP’S HEAD VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ABOUT DEVON PREP’S PARTICIPATION IN THE PCL: Why did you think the Philadelphia Catholic League was the right league for Devon Prep?

“First and foremost, the values of the PCL closely align with the values of Devon Prep {respect, teamwork, honesty, fair play, service, leadership}. Another benefit is the very high caliber of athletes who participate in the PCL. The competition is intense and that helps our Devon Prep student-athletes develop and grow in many different ways that help them in athletics and in life.”

Why is being a part of the PCL important to the Devon Prep basketball program and the school?

“Playing against the best players in the area constantly challenges us and truly helps us to achieve our goal of always getting better.

Being a member of the PCL provides our entire school with the opportunity to become a part of Philadelphia history and introduces Devon Prep students to the awesome atmosphere of PCL games that are filled with spirit and pride.”

How did playing in the PCL help you win a PIAA State Championship in 2022 year and make it to the PIAA Elite Eight in 2023?

“Playing in the PCL makes us realize how hard we have to work constantly. It is the best league in the state and in order for us to compete we need to constantly be working and always getting better.”

How do the DP coaches and players feel to be a part of the PCL? “It is the greatest league in the state. There is never an off night.

Where else would you want to play?”

Article: Philadelphia Catholic League Announces the Addition of Devon Prep DEVON PREP BASKETBALL

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DEVON PREP COACHES JASON FISHER, VARSITY HEAD COACH High School: Holy Ghost Prep College: University of Scranton - 1st Team All-Region; MAC Freedom League 1st Team and Scoring Champion Coaching Experience: Devon Preparatory School - 10+ years Holy Ghost Prep - coached basketball and soccer Over 10 years coaching AAU PIAA 3A Coach of the Year 2021-2022 PCL Coach of the Year “What I love most about coaching at Devon is helping student-athletes get better and achieve their goals.”

Other career recognition: National Association of Basketball Coaches 1st-Team (1999) & 2nd-Team (1998) All-Regional Eastern College Athletic Conference All-Star (1998, 1999) Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League 1st-Team (1998, 1999) Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League Scoring Champion (1998, 1999) O'Hara Award Co-Recipient as Outstanding Male Athlete of Senior Class (1999) John 'Les' Dickman Award Recipient as Royals' Most Valuable Senior (1999) Team Captain (1999) Team Record: 59-46 (.562) NCAA Tournament Team (1998)

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DEVON PREP COACHES GREG SAUER, HEAD COACH JUNIOR VARSITY High School: Interboro High School College: Rosemont College - played soccer & tennis Master's Degree in Secondary Education Coaching Experience: 9 Years - Devon Prep 5 Years - East Coast Power 1 Year - PA Hoops Academy “What I love most about coaching at Devon is having the opportunity to impact the lives of our athletes on and off the court and competing in one of the best leagues in the country.”

BRANDON CARTER, HEAD COACH FRESHMEN TEAM High school: American Christian High School College: American International College/ Cabrini College - played basketball Coaching experience: 3 years Assistant Coach at Devon Prep 1 year Head Coach of DP Freshman Team 5 years at Norristown HS (Assistant Coach) Over 10 years coaching AAU “What I love best about coaching at Devon is being able to compete at the highest level. It's the best conference in PA. Also Devon allows me to grow!”

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DEVON PREP COACHES KEVIN CARROLL, ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH College: Gettysburg College - played basketball Coaching experience: 10th year at Devon Prep; 12 years coaching AAU "What I love most about coaching at Devon is having the opportunity to develop relationships with dedicated student athletes and their families. Also, working together with our coaching staff to help those young men work towards their dreams and goals, while competing at the highest level every day."

MATT O'HARA, ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH College: Muhlenberg College - played basketball Masters in Clinical Counseling and Performance Psychology from LaSalle University Coaching experience: 6th year at Devon Prep as Varsity Assistant Coach (3 seasons as the Head JV coach); 3 years Graduate Assistant at La Salle University; 1 year University of Valley Forge as Assistant Coach.

"What I love most about coaching at Devon is working with the kids and competing in the best league in the Philadelphia area."

SHAWN WHEELER, AS SISTANT VARSITY COACH High school: Interboro High School

College: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, played basketball Coaching experience: 7th year at Devon Prep; 25 years coaching AAU, Collegiate, High School, Middle School, Youth "I love the many challenges that coaching at DP (and in the PCL) present. The PCL is arguably one of the very best leagues in our country. The student-athletes and coaching staff here at Devon Prep embrace these opportunities and focus on the consistent development both on and off the basketball floor."

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DEVON PREP COACHES BRIAN MANGAM, ASSISTANT VARSITY/JV COACH College: York College of Pennsylvania; MBA from Gwynedd Mercy University Coaching experience: 5th year at Devon Prep; 7 years coaching AAU "What I love most about coaching at Devon is the opportunity to develop personal relationships which otherwise I wouldn't be able to. The potential positive impact I have on players and families is a responsibility I take very seriously as well."

EJ DUNCAN, MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD COACH & ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH High school: PJP XXIII High School - played basketball & soccer College: Susquehanna University, Finance played basketball Masters in Information Systems Management Security Coaching experience: 6th year at Devon Prep; 9 years AAU "What I love most about coaching at Devon is how rewarding it is to be able to foster mentorship relationships with the boys, to be able to be there in a time of need, and watch their growth and development on and off the court."

JACKSON BUZBEE, DP STUDENT COACH High school: Devon Preparatory School Coaching experience: 4th year coaching at Devon Prep "What I love most about coaching at Devon is seeing all the players grow and achieve their goals."

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VIP SUPPORT TEAM TEAM MANAGERS: NORA BRANNAN AND RILEY FISHER THE VOICE OF DP: MATT FABRIZIO "THE PIT" BOSS: DAVID WOODWARD PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: @ACTIVEIMAGEMEDIA

@SHOTBYSCHMADER

@TJSCOTT_REELS

@SPEAKREALSPORTS

BLC PRODUCTIONS

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DEVON PREP BASKETBALL PROGRAM FEATURES

OPEN GYMS/SPRING/SUMMER/FALL LEAGUES/SHOOTOUTS 3 x per week open gyms that incorporate skill building such as ball handling, shooting, & defense as well as live games Past off-season leagues have included PlymouthWhitemarsh, West Chester, Hatboro and Spooky NooK Past off-season showcases: Donofrio Classic, Billy Lake Memorial, West Chester 64, Black Cager Sports Fall Classic, Post and Pivot "Pre-Live" Participation in the NCAA June Live period at Jefferson University

STRENGTH & AGILITY Full-time strength & conditioning coach Strength program designed by a Doctorate of Physical Therapy with explosive & functional strength as the goal High priority towards injury prevention Pre- and Post-season combine testing to monitor improvements and adjustments Personal and team goals set from testing outcomes

YOGA Weekly, in and off-season team yoga Increases flexibility and reduces risk for injuries

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DEVON PREP BASKETBALL PROGRAM F E A T U R E S , c o n t .

NUTRITION Certified nutritionist meets with team Player evaluation from which a customized meal plan is created to maximize nutrition and performance

SERVICE & LEADERSHIP American Cancer Society Walks Players as youth camp counselors Volunteer at Coaches vs. Cancer Collecting items /assembling blessing bags for newborns and Easter baskets for children in need Donating basketballs for youths Collaborative projects with Sacred Heart Academy (sister school)

TEAM BONDING Team meals College visits as a team: pre-season visits included US Naval Academy, Haverford College, Randolph Macon College, Swarthmore University and the University of Pennsylvania Team camps Big Brother/Little Brother Program Attending school events together such as the school play, days of service and sporting events Road Trips: Brooklyn, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Virginia

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DEVON PREP BASKETBALL PROGRAM FEATURES, cont.

SPECIAL EVENTS Season kick-off dinner Media Day Blue and Gold game Saint Tommy More Night Military Night Senior Night Coaches vs. Cancer Year-end basketball banquet Senior sports banquet

COMMUNICATION / STREAMING Game streams through NFHS Network Hudl account is used for post-game viewing and to create highlight reels Parent and player communication is through TeamSnap

COLLEGE RECRUITING / EXPOSURE Our players are regularly featured in write-ups and receive social media coverage by the prominent basketball reporters in the Philadelphia area including: City of Basketball Love, Philadelphia Sports Digest, Prep Hoops, RareFootage & Delco Times Our players get college exposure through Devon Prep's participation in the June Philly Live period at Jefferson University as well as other showcases College Prep at Devon Prep brought college basketball coaches to Devon to talk about college recruiting and playing in college Philadelphia Catholic League, recognized as one of the premier high school leagues in the country, attracts college coaches and recruiters who attend games on a regular basis DEVON PREP BASKETBALL

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DEVON PREP BASKETBALL FANS "THE PIT"

The Devon Prep basketball program is blessed to have incredible

dedication and support from our fans - parents, grandparents, family members, school faculty & staff, Devon Prep alumni, Saint Tommy More alumni, and Friends of Devon Prep basketball. But our biggest fans - the ones we count on the most - are in the DEVON PREP "PIT" and are recognized as THE BEST high school fans in the Philly Catholic League!

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NCAA OFFERS TO PLAYERS COACHED BY DEVON PREP COACHES

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CONTACT INFORMATION Thank you for your interest in Devon Preparatory School and the Devon Prep Basketball Program.

Please feel free to reach out to Coach Jason Fisher with any questions or to schedule a visit.

Phone:(610) 688-7337 Email: jfisher@devonprep.com Address: Devon Preparatory School 363 North Valley Forge Road Devon, PA 19333

Follow us on our Social Media: http://www.DevonPrepBball.com @DevonPrepBBall @DevonPrepBBall @DevonPrepBBall

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