PYBL Fall Showcase: Roster Preview

The PYBL Fall High School Showcase begins this weekend, and now is a good time to preview the event. Here is an overview of the rosters that can be found online here. Team PYBL Black Mike Woods Mike Woods 6'4" | SF Frederick Douglass | 2021 State MD This team features a nice combo of reliable perimeter players along with size in the front-court. Abdou Samb Abdou Samb 6'8" | C Frederick Douglass | 2021 State MD  and Reis Jones Reis Jones 6'6" | C Oxon Hill | 2021 MD  are two productive bigs who should assert their authority. Keep an eye on 2021 wing Mike Woods Mike Woods 6'4" | SF Frederick Douglass | 2021 State MD , a flat-out sleeper who has been playing at a very high level for quite some time now. Team Houzmazoo [player_tooltip player_id="836516" first="Mark" last="Aiken"] There’s plenty of DC flavor within this team. Miasiah Brown Miasiah Brown 6'2" | CG Woodrow Wilson | 2021 State MD and Maurice Johnson Maurice Johnson 6'4" | SF Cesar Chavez | 2021 State MD , who were once teammates at Chavez, they will have the chance to play together again here. Mark Aiken Mark Aiken 5'10" | CG Thurgood Marshall | 2021 State MD and Jasir Tremble Jasir Tremble 5'9" | PG Theodore Roosevelt | 2021 State MD will provide ample floor spacing and share ball-handling duties while also competing defensively.  Team Slam City Management Group [player_tooltip player_id="777061" first="Favour" last="Aire"] Favour Aire Favour Aire 6'10" | C Bishop McNamara | 2022 State #76 Nation MD will without a doubt be a forceful paint presence as the centerpiece of this team. Chris Kuzemka Chris Kuzemka 5'11" | PG Centreville | 2021 State VA is an under-the-radar 2021 guard prospect that could break out here. Expect this team to share the ball well and make a lot of threes, with Eric Gordon providing experience and Nate Pabis Nate Pabis 6'5" | SF Flint Hill | 2022 State VA splashing in long bombs from downtown.  Team Wingzza [player_tooltip player_id="904663" first="Rob" last="Lawson"] This team has a lot of athleticism all across the board. Rob Lawson Rob Lawson 5'9" | PG Archbishop Carroll | 2022 State MD should set the tone in the backcourt with his dynamic playmaking ability on both ends of the floor. Derik Queen, Jacory Wilkes Jacory Wilkes 6'6" | C Thomas Stone | 2022 State MD , and Tieron Vick Tieron Vick 6'5" | PF Fairmont Heights | 2023 State MD will be a menacing trio for foes to deal with in the front-court.  Team Free Love Jamie Kaiser Northern Virginia is well-represented within this team. Jamie Kaiser and John Awoke John Awoke 6'2" | PG Annandale | 2023 State VA were considered two of the top freshmen in the area last season and will look to build off that momentum. Masai Troutman Masai Troutman 6'5" | SF St. Andrew's | 2022 State MD and Steve Lincoln are a formidable duo on the wing who stand out on this roster alongside blossoming big man Nick Evans. Chase Williams Chase Williams 5'10" | PG St. Mary's Ryken | 2022 State MD could be the X-Factor for this team when you consider his clutch gene and moxie. Team Triple Threat [player_tooltip player_id="897404" first="Paul" last="Lewis"] Maryland commit Paul Lewis Paul Lewis 6'1" | PG Bishop O'Connell | 2022 State VA  will be a fun watch with this group but don’t sleep on Richmond commit Malcolm Dread Malcolm Dread 6'3" | SF Gonzaga | 2021 State MD who is always making plays. Tyler Stringer Tyler Stringer 6'7" | PF Patriot | 2021 VA is an agile big man who could curate provide highlights while rolling to the rim. Team Get Wright Training [player_tooltip player_id="775329" first="Michael" last="Aiken"] This team is well balanced, but the backcourt stands out the most when you look at Michael Aiken Michael Aiken 5'9" | PG Thurgood Marshall | 2021 State MD , Saveon Jackson Saveon Jackson 6'0" | CG KIPP | 2021 State MD , Jamiyl Kirkland, and Willie Rivera Willie Rivera 6'1" | CG Rock Creek Christian | 2022 MD . The guards are offset nicely with some good talent in the front-court. 2023 Greg Jones Greg Jones 6'1" | CG Sidwell Friends | 2021 State MD and 2021 Jaiden Butler Jaiden Butler 6'5" | C St. Charles | 2021 State MD will fortify the interior by defending, rebounding, and finishing. Team Unison [player_tooltip player_id="836524" first="Antoine" last="Jacks"] FDU commit Antoine Jacks Antoine Jacks 5'10" | PG Good Counsel | 2021 State MD leads a sneaky-good backcourt that features BJ McNeil and Daemond Ford Daemond Ford 6'2" | CG Wise | 2021 State MD . David Solomon David Solomon 6'6" | PF Lake Braddock | 2023 VA will anchor a front-court that should have no problem matching up with size with 6’6 Obinna Chuke and 6’4 Dylan Bronner Dylan Bronner 6'4" | SF Georgetown Day | 2022 State MD on the squad. Team FLVRS Tazir Smith Tazir Smith and Bryson Wilson Bryson Wilson 6'5" | SF Maret | 2023 State MD is a pair of high-flyers and put-back kings who will be must-see TV among this group. 2023 dynamo Jonathan Lamothe is sneaky athletic in his own right, and let’s not forget about Mohamed Toure Mohamed Toure 6'6" | SF Sandy Spring | 2021 State MD who can also be dangerous in transition. Point guards Ryan Blakey and Mathani Paul Swinson will be solid on the ball and watch out for Gibraltar Coleman Gibraltar Coleman 6'4" | PF West Springfield | 2023 VA who should provide a dependable post presence. Team Avi8ted Thoughts [player_tooltip player_id="1049820" first="Imani" last="Anderson"] This team has good defensive potential in the backcourt. Mike Gray Mike Gray 6'0" | CG Blue Ridge | 2021 State VA is quick and solid at the point of attack, and Ya’Qin Staton Ya’Qin Staton 6'3" | CG Friendship Tech | 2021 State MD is a bigger guard who can check taller wings. Expect this team to turn defense into offense quickly. Imani Anderson Imani Anderson 6'2" | CG Avalon | 2022 State MD can push the ball, Sage Uwemedimo is electric on the break, and so is Kaden Richardson Kaden Richardson 6'1" | SG Bullis | 2022 State MD . Team GBHF [player_tooltip player_id="777090" first="Kyle" last="Gaskins"] Defense appears to be the strong suit of this team. Kyle Gaskins Kyle Gaskins 6'1" | PG Coolidge | 2022 State MD , Rasheed Dupree Rasheed Dupree 5'5" | PG KIPP | 2021 State MD , Ridge Parks Ridge Parks 5'9" | PG Maret | 2022 State MD , and Austin Smith are four pesky guards who are all effective at harassing opposing ball-handlers. Logan Blair Logan Blair 6'3" | SF St. John's | 2022 State MD is a sneaky-good wing defender while Stephaun Walker Stephaun Walker 6'7" | PF Coolidge | 2022 State MD is an elite all-around defender. This team has guys who can make shots as well. Jack Taylor is one of several players on this team who can get hot from behind the arc. Team MVM Training [player_tooltip player_id="775333" first="Cole" last="Hanin"] Cole Hanin Cole Hanin 5'10" | PG Bullis | 2021 State MD is a lead guard who everyone on this team will likely enjoy playing with. He’ll make sure guys like Wisdom Rogers Wisdom Rogers 6'7" | C St. Charles | 2022 State MD are rewarded for their work around the basket, and find shooters like Jared Turner Jared Turner 6'7" | SF Gonzaga | 2022 State MD open on the perimeter. Shane Lancaster Shane Lancaster 6'4" | CG St. John's | 2022 State MD can be a difference-maker for this team with his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Team CPS [player_tooltip player_id="815607" first="Cavan" last="Reilly"] David Onanina David Onanina 6'6" | PF Bishop O'Connell | 2022 State VA will be an important figure in the paint for this team as they look to match up against some of the other top bigs in this event. Having Garvin Sween patrol the paint alongside Onanina should help. It will also be imperative for James Lerner James Lerner 5'11" | PG Maret | 2023 State MD , Amare Curtis Amare Curtis 5'9" | PG Springbrook | 2022 State MD , Zion Russell Zion Russell 6'0" | PG Hargrave | 2022 VA , and Jayden Rainey Jayden Rainey 5'9" | PG Bishop Walsh | 2022 MD to make sure the bigs are getting his touches for the work that they will be asked to do inside. Cavan Reilly Cavan Reilly 6'4" | SG Bishop O'Connell | 2022 State VA should also be effective on multiple fronts with his versatility. Team Swishology Miles Webb Amherst commit Will Scherer Will Scherer 6'9" | C Gonzaga | 2021 State MD will be asked to do the heavy lifting inside for this well-balanced group. Guard play should be rock-solid. Dylan Edwards Dylan Edwards 6'1" | CG St. Andrew's | 2022 MD and Tye Thompson, two underrated 2021 guards, are a formidable duo in the backcourt. Demarco Wade is an up-and-comer who should contribute in the backcourt as well. Miles Webb and Matthew Malone Matthew Malone 6'4" | PF Grace Brethren | 2022 State MD is a dynamic front-court tandem that will be a matchup nightmare with their blend of size and athleticism. Team Lape Films [player_tooltip player_id="902032" first="Bobby" last="Hill"] This team has a modern-day feel when you look at the roster makeup. Bobby Hill Bobby Hill 6'5" | PF Reservoir | 2021 State MD , Thomas Whitley Thomas Whitley 6'6" | PF Eleanor Roosevelt | 2021 State MD , Quinn Clark Quinn Clark 6'6" | SF Gonzaga | 2022 State MD e, Malachi Briscoe Malachi Briscoe 6'6" | PF St. Mary's Ryken | 2022 State MD , and Nick Deve are interchangeable pieces that provide ample size in the front-court. Mason So Mason So 6'1" | PG St. Stephen's & St. Agnes | 2023 State VA and Kino Lilly are two sharpshooters that should pair nicely in the backcourt. Team 6ixthman Cards [player_tooltip player_id="977496" first="Brayon" last="Freeman"] This team should be robust at the point of attack defensively. Mike Henderson, Dylan Williamson Dylan Williamson 6'0" | CG Good Counsel | 2022 State MD , Greg Spurlock, and  can all lock up. All those guys can also score and create. Brian Jackson, Brock Davis Brock Davis 6'5" | SF Georgetown Day | 2022 State MD , and Derrick Key Derrick Key 6'5" | PF Fairmont Heights | 2022 MD should provide plenty of muscle around the basket. Team PYBL Red [player_tooltip player_id="815613" first="Saxby" last="Sunderland"] Zach Bolgert Zach Bolgert 6'7" | PF Fairfax Christian School | 2022 State VA is a solid pick-and-pop big man on this team that might pose matchup problems for some of these other bigs while holding his own on the boards. Guard play should be solid when you look at DaJuan McMillan, Donovahn Keyes, Messiah Sumner, and Saxby Sunderland Saxby Sunderland 6'2" | CG Flint Hill | 2022 State VA  who can all go. Xzavier Long Xzavier Long 6'6" | PF VA Academy | 2021 State VA is going to be doing a bit of everything and will be looking to make a statement as he has been throughout the fall.  Team Everything Dope [player_tooltip player_id="712742" first="Bez" last="Mbeng"] This team should excel in transition. Bez Mbeng Bez Mbeng 6'3" | CG Good Counsel | 2021 State #190 Nation MD loves to get up and down the court. A fast break with Mbeng on the ball and a powerhouse like Shaquille Samuels Shaquille Samuels 6'6" | PF Avalon | 2022 State MD trailing could be an alarming proposition.  Team Get Laced [player_tooltip player_id="837960" first="Delonte" last="Raynor"] This should be a solid defensive team with a towering rim-protector in Oluwasegun "Duro" Durosinmi. Kordell Lewis Kordell Lewis 5'10" | PG Richard Montgomery | 2021 State MD is a pit-bull on the ball and will be joined by some good athletes like Delonte Raynor Delonte Raynor 6'2" | CG Fairmont Heights | 2022 State MD and Devin Ceaser Devin Ceaser 6'1" | CG St. Mary's Ryken | 2022 State VA . Larry Bullock is a nice player that should provide some offensive firepower and contribute defensively as well.    Team Free Alexander [player_tooltip player_id="902022" first="Day’sJuan" last="Waters"] This team features an explosive backcourt led by Byron Ireland,  James Gross Jr. James Gross Jr. 6'3" | CG Rock Creek Christian | 2021 State MD and Demeiko Ross Jr.  Day’sJuan Waters Day’sJuan Waters 6'3" | SF Good Counsel | 2021 State MD will be dropping buckets but also holding his own defensively and on the boards. Ariel Goddot and Christian May Christian May 6'6" | SF Bishop O'Connell | 2022 State VA will bring size and athleticism to a versatile front-court.