by Alex Schwartz

I recently went out to the Community College of Philadelphia for a triple-header of games as a part of the Rasual Butler All-City Classic. The event features the top players from the City of Brotherly Love and surrounding areas. There is a freshman (2013), sophomore (2012), and junior (2013) game.

A highly-regarded local event, numerous former Philly ballers came out to watch. Amongst the players there were outgoing 2010 guards Tyrone Garland (Virginia Tech), Tony Chennault (Wake Forest), and DJ Irving (Boston University). In addition, former Syracuse star and current NBA player Hakim Warrick was in attendance.

I will go game by game with some notes on players and how they performed, as well as who were the award recipients.

Freshman Game (2013)

The co-MVPs of the game were 6'6 forward Rondae Jefferson of Chester (PA) and 6'0 guard Stephen Vasturia of St. Joe's Prep (PA). Yamir Greenlee, a 5'6 guard from Boys' Latin (PA), was the Defensive award, while the Unselfish award went to 5'11 point guard Britton Lee of Roman Catholic (PA).

John Davis, SF, 6'3, Neumann-Goretti (PA)- Playing on one of ther top three high school teams in the country this past year, Davis did not get much time, but he is a talented young player. Though undersized for a wing, Davis still has three years to grow. He has solid athletic ability, a stellar handle, and a nice feel for the game to go along with a good frame.

Yamir Greelee, PG, 5'6, Boys' Latin (PA)- Checking in at just 5'6, Greenlee is obviously quite undersized. Nonetheless, he can really play ball and uses his height to his advantage. Greenlee is quick and active, gets to the cup, is an above-average athlete. If he grows a few more inches, he could be quite tough to handle.

Rondae Jefferson, SF, 6'6, Chester (PA)- He was easily one of the most impressive players display, showing off a quality inside-outside game. Jefferson even knocked down an NBA three-pointer. His older brother Rahlir is a rising sophomore at Temple. For more on Rondae, check out the article that I wrote on he and Daiquan Walker for VUSports.com by clicking Here .

Rysheed Jordan, SG, 6'2, Vaux (PA)- While Jordan did not get any of the trophies, he was one of the standout performers in the game. A sturdy guard, Jordan is adept at getting to the cup off of the bounce. Once there he can really finish and looks to have a great deal of potential. Jordan, who started his freshman year at Strawberry Mansion (PA) before transferring to Vaux, said he has yet to receive any college interest.

Britton Lee, PG, 5'11, Roman Catholic (PA)- Lee has a chance to be one of the very best guards in his class on a national level. With a strong build despite being slightly undersized, Lee can get to the hoop in addition to knock down a jumper. Lee also has a great handle and distributes quite well. A real competitor, Lee has a shot to be a special player down the road.

Semaj Reed, PF, 6'6, Haverford (PA)- The biggest body on the floor, Reed is a large overall presence in the paint. He needs to get into a bit better shape, but has three years to do so and is not overly heavy, just a touch. Once he does, people had better watch out, as Reed is a big-time talent. A 4-man who plays down low, rebounds, gets to the line, and can score, if Reed hits 6'8 he could be a star.

Stephen Vasturia, SG, 6'0, St. Joe's Prep (PA)- I arrived late due to traffic, but apparently Vasturia was awesome during the first half of the game. He played quite well in the second 22 minutes of actiona as well. He has good length for a player his height, shoots the ball, and also can drive to the hoop if needed. Vasturia was definitely one of the better players on the floor.

Yosef Yacob, PG, 6'0, Archibishop Carroll (PA)- Yacob is another player who did not get much burn as a freshman because he played on a superb team, but his minutes will likely increase a great deal this upcoming season. A long guard who can distribute the ball and also score when needed, Yacob needs to add a few pounds, but he has a superb skill set for such a young player.

Sophomore Game (2012)

Maurice Watson, a 5'9 point guard from Boys' Latin (PA), and 6'3 shooting guard Gene Williams of St. Joe's Prep (PA) were named the co-MVPs of the game. The Defensive award was given to 6'3 shooting guard Khyree Wooten of Strawberry Mansion (PA). Ryan Arcidiacono, a 6'3 point guard out of Neshaminy (PA), was given the Unselfish award.

Ryan Arcidiacono, PG, 6'3, Neshaminy (PA)- Arcidiacono followed up his breakout performance at the Bob Gibbons TOC with another splendid showing at the Rasual Butler All-City Classic. Playing with a more talented roster than he has at the AAU level, "Arch" as he is called, was able to demonstrate a keen ability to find the open man and distribute the rock. In addition, he knocked down some threes and showed off a quality handle. Arcidiacono is up there with Savon Goodman, Amile Jefferson, and Daniel Ochefu as the best 2012 players in Pennsylvania.

Malcolm Coleman, PF, 6'7, Upper Merion (PA)- Coleman is a huge presense down low, but would probably do well to shed a few pounds. Nonetheless, he is deceptively nimble and uses his frame well. The main thing that Coleman needs to work on is finishing around the cup, as he missed a number of easy ones. Coleman is a solid rebounder and is a player to keep an eye on.

Malik Garner, SF, 6'5, Chestnut Hill Academy (PA)- Garner is an exceptional athlete, but he has a lot of work to do on his overall game. On this night, Garner did hit a three, but he was quiet for much of the game. The combo forward has a sturdy frame, but the level he plays at will largely depend on how he develops his perimeter jumper.

Arron Goodman, PF, 6'5, Council Rock North (PA)- If you are looking for a guy who plays hard and works down low, then Goodman is who you want. Though undersized, Goodman does a good job on the glass both offensively and defensively. He can also finish around the rim.

Savon Goodman, SF, 6'5, Academy of the New Church (PA)- This Goodman is without a doubt one of the best athletes in his class on a national level. Goodman has been on the scene for quite some time and he continues to improve his game. The star wing does need to keep working on his perimeter jumper, which is a main weakness right now, but he has a world of potential.

Amile Jefferson, SF, 6'7, Friends Central (PA)- The long forward has established himself as one of the elite players in the nation in the class of 2012. Jefferson struggled for the first third of the game, but then he really got going after that. Jefferson has a fantastic skill set and the potential to be an absolute star in a few years.

Brendan Kilpatrick, SF, 6'5, Malvern Prep (PA)- Kilpatrick has a solid inside-outside game, as he can bang down low a bit and also step out to hit a three-pointer. The wing is not a finished product just yet, but is certainly well on his way to being a guy who will contribute at the next level.

Daniel Rodriguez, SF, 6'5, Mercersburg Academy (PA)- Rodriguez was a late addition to the game, but he did not disappoint whatsoever. Rodriguez, who said he has only been hearing from some Division III schools thus far, was the best player on the floor in the first half. While he cooled off in the second half of action, Rodriguez definitely showed what he can do. In addition to shooting the rock effectively, Rodriguez rebounds the basketball and plays hard.

Derrick Stewart, PF, 6'6, Neumann-Goretti (PA)- The younger brother of Rider-signee Danny Stewart '10, Derrick looks to have gotten a fair bit taller since I last saw him. Stewart is a quality shotblocker, and a guy who possess super athletic ability. He has some work to do, but is coming along nicely.

Daiquan Walker, PG, 6'2, Romatn Catholic (PA)- Walker struggled to finish, whether it was at the rim or beyond the arc, but that was not what stood out about him. Rather, it was Walker's outstanding playmaking ability and top-notch handle that made the most noise. He had a superb showing despite his issues with scoring. For more on Walker, check out the article I wrote on he and Rondae Jefferson for VUSports.com by clicking Here.

Maurice Watson, PG, 5'9, Boys' Latin (PA)- Watson is another undersized point guard from Boys' Latin, though he does have a few inches on Greenlee. He is a talented basketball player with quality quickness and an uncanny ability to score the ball. Watson does need to become more of a distributor though.

Gene Williams, SG, 6'3, St. Joe's Prep (PA)- Williams became the second player from St. Joe's Prep to be named MVP, and he absolutely deserved it. Williams had an outstanding game, especially in the second half. He has solid length and is an effective shooter from beyond the arc.

Khyree Wooten, SG, 6'3, Strawberry Mansion (PA)- Rivaling Savon Goodman for the best athlete in the game was Wooten. He is a different type of athlete though, as he does not use his athleticism to create in the way that Goodman does. Nonetheless, Wooten has a quality showing and looks to have nice upside if he can improve his outside shooting some more.

Junior Game (2011)

The two players selected as the MVPs of this game were La Salle-bound 6'8 power forward Jerrell Wright of Dobbins Tech (PA) and 6'3 shooting guard Devin Coleman of Friends Central (PA). The Defensive award was given to George Washington-commit Erik Copes, a 6'8 power forward out of Imhotep Charter (PA). Pitt-pledge John Johnson, a 6'1 combo guard from Girard College (PA), was selected as for the Unselfish award.

David Appolon, SG, 6'3, Imhotep Charter (PA)- This is a player who has certainly progressed and developed over the past year. Appolon is a sturdy guard with a solid all-around game. His outside shot needs more improvement, but he has been coming along nicely thus far.

Darian Barnes, PF, 6'8, Penn Wood (PA)- Barnes is a long and athletic big man with a nice leaping ability. He needs to refine his overall skill set, but Barnes oozes with potential. He has a superb frame that could add some more muscle. In the right system, Barnes could be a nice player at the next level.

Devin Coleman, SG, 6'3, Friends Central (PA)- Coleman did he work somewhat quietly en route to MVP honors. Possessing the frame of a college linebacker, Coleman is able to bully defenders to the cup, but he can also shoot the outside jumper. He had a great showing at this event.

Erik Copes, PF, 6'8, Imhotep Charter (PA), George Washington- While he did not win MVP, Copes was one of the best players all night. He showed off a great ability to block shots as well as rebound the basketball. Also, he had some nice dunks, demonstrating that he is not a pure defensive player. Copes has a huge frame that is mostly made up of muscle, so he can use his big body in the pain to get good position.

Jamir Hanner, PF, 6'7, NIA Prep (NJ)- In the first half of the game, Jamir Hanner was simply awesome. The big man, who recently decommitted from Seton Hall and chose to do a PG year, had a few big-time dunks and also showed off a nice handle for a player his height, as he was able to get to the cup off the bounce. Hanner and his stepfather listed Rutgers, St. John's, Wagner, Boston College, Western Michigan, Pitt, Siena, Rice, and others as the programs involved in the Philly native's recruitment. He was not sure on offers, has no favorites, and said Seton Hall "could be" an option. In addition, Hanner said he chose to PG so as to mature and learn the game more.

John Johnson, SG, 6'1, Girard College (PA), Pitt- Johnson was another player who was outstanding in the first half. At the start of the game, he and Hanner were dominant. Johnson lit up the scoreboard right off the bat, doing so in a number of ways. He scored off the bounce, beyond the arc, and also found teammates for buckets.

Markus Kennedy, PF, 6'8, Winchendon School (MA), Villanova- Kennedy was a late addition to the game, and he was not at his finest on this day. On the positive side, he showed impressive handles for a big man and also scored a bit down low. At the other side of things, Kennedy is definitely on the heavy side and needs to shed some weight as it it hindering his mobility, both in short spaces and with running the floor.

Jabril Trawick, SF, 6'6, Abington Friends (PA)- Probably the best athlete in the game, Trawick is turning himself into a possible high-major player. He needs to improve his jumpshot, but he leaping ability is outstanding. Trawick is a sturdy wing who can score around the basket.

Jerrell Wright, PF, 6'8, Dobbins Tech (PA), La Salle- Wright was probably the top performer on the night, playing fantastic from start to finish. Going up against the biggest name in the game, Kennedy, Wright was not only not intimidated, but also definitely got the better end of the matchup. He had a number of big-time dunks, blocked shots, rebounded the ball, and looked like a tremendous prospect.

Note- Phots, from top to bottom, are of Britton Lee, Amile Jefferson, Ryan Arcidiacono, Erik Copes, and Jamir Hanner; photo of Lee is from http://www.hoopgroup.com/hoopgroup/index.php; photos of Jefferson, Copes, and Hanner are from http://scouthoops.scout.com/; and photo of Arcidiacono is from http://www.phillyhoops.net/