Moravian Prep (NC

Moravian Prep

Head Coach : Jeremy ellis 2021-22 Record: 36-5

Overview

After losing players of Eli Ellis and Mayar Wol’s caliber, you would think that your program would be in for a total rebuild. That is not the case for Moravian Prep this season, as they have reloaded with talent and experience. With additions of Jordan Marsh, Graham Worland, Stephen Quinn, and Dylan Purnell their roster is full of guys who have played on the national level. Coach Jeremy Ellis will stick to his run and gun style of play and shoot plenty of threes, which makes Moravian one of the most exciting teams in the country year in and year out. Look for them to upset some heavy hitters this upcoming season.

Player Spotlight

Freshman guard Isaac Ellis is the only returner from last year’s squad. He will be thrusted into a much bigger role with the absence of his brother, but has shown over the summer he can run a team and make shots. He is also becoming more of a leader and will do whatever it takes on the floor or on the bench, to impact winning.

Senior guard Jordan Marsh comes over from Oak Hill last season where he was more of a spark plug off the bench. This season he will run the show for Moravian and be the main catalyst of offense for the Lions. He is a super speedy guard with explosive athleticism as well. His recruitment is slow as of now, but look for that to change soon after some good performances against more sought after guys. Senior forward Michael Ojo is a transfer from Princess Anne (Virginia Beach) who also ran with Boo Williams EYBL. Ojo, a Siena commit, is a hybrid forward at this stage of his career, with elite athleticism and an expanding skill set. With current offers from Siena and Norfolk State, look for that list to expand this season as he is only getting better by the day. A potential breakout season is on the horizon for him.

Supporting Cast

Senior G/F Graham Worland is a transfer from Greensboro Day School who is an elite shooter off the bounce and the catch. At 6’6, he is a mismatch nightmare for smaller guards and bigger, slower forwards. Mid majors need to track him all year long because he is a guy that can impact winning immediately. He knows how to play at a high level after playing for legendary coach Freddy Johnson.

Senior guard Conner Tilley and junior guard Stephen Quinn are absolute snipers for this Moravian squad. Tilley comes in from Lord Botetourt (Roanoke,VA) who has a lightning quick release and will shoot it with no hesitation. Can also make some off the bounce. Quinn is a transfer from Combine Academy who has no conscience when shooting the ball. Has good range on his shot and will use his shot fake to get to an open spot and let it fly. These two will be as good as any shooting duo in America.

Senior guard/wing Dylan Purnell, a transfer from Tennessee Prep, is a 6’6 athlete who’s energy and effort is infectious to a team. He is at his best in transition, whether he is running the lanes to finish or shoot the spot up three, or leading the break himself and finding shooters for kick outs. He is a capable defender as well, using his wingspan to bother the ball when guarding it and get his hands in passing lanes off the ball. With his jumper improving daily, schools should definitely get involved with him because he is a sleeper at this point and could help a lot of programs win.