Grassroots Feature: Virginia Elite
Editor’s note: Over the past few weeks, we’ve been previewing each of Virginia’s grassroots programs, taking a close look at their 15U through 17U teams. Today: Virginia Elite Organized by Program Director Thomas Gadson, Virginia Elite have built an organization which boasts a strong…
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Continue ReadingEditor’s note: Over the past few weeks, we’ve been previewing each of Virginia’s grassroots programs, taking a close look at their 15U through 17U teams. Today: Virginia Elite
Organized by Program Director Thomas Gadson, Virginia Elite have built an organization which boasts a strong pool of talent across all age groups in the organization. Below, we profile the program by examining their 15U-17U teams.
“Our goal is to compete against top competition and advance their development process for the next phase of their basketball career.” -Coach Thomas Gadson
15U
Head Coach: Antonio Butler
Roster
#0 Gabril James; G Battlefield High School
#1 Beau Everett; G Loudoun Country Day School
#2 Robert Purnell; F Saint James High School
#4 Izaiah William Buffoe; G South Lakes High School
#6 Anthony Samaniego; W Osbourn High School
#7 Per Ankh R O Siaca Bey; F Westfield High School
#9 Raymond Siaca Bey; G MS
#11 Joshua Penea; W Wakefield School
#12 Jarett Hunter; PG Louisa County MS
#20 Jimmy Taylor; W Gonzaga College High School
#21 Chinguun Ganbold; W Fairfax High School
#23 Giorgio Thompson; W Battlefield High School
#24 Ethan Snare; W South County High School
#32 Trey Brown; W South County High School
#35 Bryce Metzler; W Fairfax High School
Projected Starting Lineup
12 Jarett Hunter PG 5-10 2020 Louisa County MS
2 Robert Purnell F 6-5 2019 Saint James High School
24 Ethan Snare W 6-3 2019 South County High School
32 Trey Brown G 6-0 2019 South County High School
11 Joshua Penea W 6-5 2019 Wakefield School
Schedule/Key Dates
Big Shots Loaded Richmond, VA May 7-8
Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest, Hampton, VA May 20-22
H-Town Hoop Fest Houston, TX June 3-5
Summer Icebreaker Philadelphia, PA July 6-8
Showdown Philadelphia, PA July 9-10
UA Finals Atlanta, GA July 13-16
Las Vegas Classic Las Vegas, NV July 20-24
Players to Watch
2020 5-Foot-7 PG Jarret Hunter (Louisa County MS) displays good maturity at the PG position.
2019 6-foot-4 W Joshua Penea (Wakefield School) Athletic, Strong, physical.
16U
Head Coach: Thomas Garson
Record Last Summer: 25-5
Roster
#0 Josh Oruro; 6-Foot-6 F Battlefield High School
#1 Langston Gaither; 6-Foot-4 PG Hayfield High School
#2 Sterling Anthony; 6-Foot-2 G Potomac Falls High School
#3 Cleo Green; 5-Foot-10 PG Freedom High School
#4 Calvin Soloman; 5-Foot-10 G Flint Hill High School
#5 William Mullein; 6-Foot-6 W Georgetown Prep
#10 Andre Lester; 5-Foot-7 W Woodbridge High School
#11 Myles Roper; 5-Foot-11 PG St Maria Goretti High School
#12 Brent Royal; 6-Foot-0 PG South County High School
#14 Nick Dize; 6-Foot-7 F Loudoun Valley High School
#15 Henson Ujoh; 6-Foot-4 F Broadfording Christian Academy
#23 Elijah Bowens; 5-Foot-10 G Maret School
#25 Hunter Bailey; 6-Foot-7 F Saint John Paul the Great
Projected Starting Lineup
1 Langston Gaither 6-Foot-4 PG Hayfield High School
2 Sterling Anthony 6-Foot-2 G Potomac Falls High School
23 Elijah Bowens 5-Foot-10 G Maret School
25 Hunter Bailey 6-Foot-7 F Saint John Paul the Great
5 William Mulquin 6-Foot-6 W Georgetown Prep
Schedule/Key Dates
Big Shots Loaded Richmond, VA May 7-8
Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest, Hampton, VA May 20-22
H-Town Hoop Fest Houston, TX June 3-5
Summer Icebreaker Philadelphia, PA July 6-8
Showdown Philadelphia, PA July 9-10
UA Finals Atlanta, GA July 13-16
Las Vegas Classic Las Vegas, NV July 20-24
Players to Watch
2018 5-Foot-10 PG Elijah Bowen (Maret School) exhibits solid leadership, court knowledge and pure point guard skills.
2017 6-foot-4 G Langston Gaither (Hayfield High School) long athletic guard with good paint getting ability and versatility on defense.
2019 6-foot-7 F Josh Oduro (Battlefield High School) long athletic, smooth forward that has the ability to guard on the perimeter. Has a very bright future.
2018 6-foot-7 F Hunter Bailey Miller School Bailey, is developing into a solid low post player with face-up skills.
2018 6-foot-6 W Will Mulquin (Georgetown Prep) who can defend multiple positions.
2018 6-foot-3 G Sterling Anthony (Potomac Falls High School) tough defensive wing.
17U
Head Coach: Thomas Gadson
Record Last Summer: 25-3
Roster
#0 Terrance Ward; 6-Foot-3 G Hargrave Military Institute
#1 Donavan Stewart; 6-Foot-3 F St Mary’s Ryken
#2 Nick Albert; 6-Foot-5 G Westfield High School
#4 Tyler Lloyd; 6-Foot-5 F Obsboun
#5 Domatias Sakickas; 6-Foot-6 F Broadfording Christian Academy
#7 Mark Melbourne; 6-Foot-2 W AdFontes Academy
#8 Marcus Cherry; 6-Foot-3 W South Lakes High School
#10 Denayren Sewell; 6-Foot-2 G Friendly High School
#11 Quintin Gilchrist; 6-Foot-4 W South County High School
#22 Simon Mulaa; 6-Foot-2 G WT Woodson High School
#23 Deontae Compton; 6-Foot-4 W/F Rock Ridge High School
#24 Cameron Wilkerson; 6-Foot-4 F Hayfield High School
#25 John Blair; 6-Foot-3 W Handley High School
#45 Julian Plaza; 6-Foot-7 C Jefferson High School
Projected Starting Lineup
#8 Marcus Cherry; 6-Foot-3 W South Lakes High School
#10 Denayren Sewell; 6-Foot-2 G Friendly High School
#45 Julian Plaza; 6-Foot-7 C Jefferson High School
#11 Quintin Gilchrist; 6-Foot-4 W South County High School
#2 Nick Albert; 6-Foot-5 G Westfield High School
Schedule/Key Dates
Big Shots Loaded Richmond, VA May 7-8
Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest, Hampton, VA May 20-22
H-Town Hoop Fest Houston, TX June 3-5
Summer Icebreaker Philadelphia, PA July 6-8
Showdown Philadelphia, PA July 9-10
UA Finals Atlanta, GA July 13-16
Las Vegas Classic Las Vegas, NV July 20-24
Players to Watch
2018 6-Foot-4 W Marcus Cherry
2018 6-Foot-7 F/C Julian Plaza
2018 6-Foot-5 W Nick Albert