DMV All-Hustle Team
In anticipation of the upcoming high school season, we will be taking a closer look at various teams and players throughout the DMV. Below we take a closer look at five players, one at each position, who consistently find ways to impact the game as a result of their willingness to consistently outwork others.
PG | AYINDE HIKIM | WOODROW WILSON ’18
If you ask Woodrow Wilson Head Coach Angelo Hernandez who the most valuable player on his DCIAA Championship team from last season was, Ayinde Hikim would likely be his choice. Not only did the dynamic guard, who is pound for pound the most exciting player in the DMV, lead with his actions, but he was also very vocal. Hikim was certainly an integral figure in his team’s success last year, and should lead the talented Tigers again this season.
WG | BRAYDEN GAULT | BATTLEFIELD ’18
One thing we always notice when watching Brayden Gault is just how hard he works at all times. The 6’4 wing is very strong, and rebounds well out of his area. Gault is entering his fourth year as a varsity starter, and looks prepared to do more of the same in his senior season.
WF | ISAIAH GROSS | ELEANOR ROOSEVELT ’19
In watching Isaiah Gross this summer, we’ve noticed how hard he plays, both with his high school and grassroots team. The rising junior often finds himself matched up against bigger, stronger opponents, but doesn’t bat an eye as he finds ways to out produce most of them. Look for Gross to be the consistent glue guy on a very good Roosevelt team this year.
PF | IKE NWEKE | GEORGETOWN PREP ’18
Ike Nweke is a flat out workhorse. We’ve seen this each and every time he hits the court. One of the best offensive rebounders in the DMV, Nweke has long arms and is very active defensively. It’s no coincidence why the fundamental big man been a double double machine, both in high school and in AAU.
C | RICHARD NJOKU | ST. JOHN’S ’18
Is there a more exciting big man in the DMV than Richard Njoku? Generously listed at 6’6, he may be considered undersized, but none of that matters when Njoku steps in the paint. The intimidating rim protector adeptly uses his length, athleticism, and excellent timing to consistently repel shots at the basket. Njoku isn’t afraid to sacrifice his body to take a charge, and serves admirably as the centerpiece of an excellent Cadets defense.