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 WoodsMikeWoods6'4" | SFFrederick Douglass | 2021StateMD This team features a nice combo of reliable perimeter players along with size in the front-court. Abdou SambAbdouSamb6'8" | CFrederick Douglass | 2021StateMD and Reis JonesReisJones6'6" | COxon Hill | 2021MD are two productive bigs who should assert their authority. Keep an eye on 2021 wing Mike WoodsMikeWoods6'4" | SFFrederick Douglass | 2021StateMD, 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 BrownMiasiahBrown6'2" | CGWoodrow Wilson | 2021StateMD and Maurice JohnsonMauriceJohnson6'4" | SFCesar Chavez | 2021StateMD, who were once teammates at Chavez, they will have the chance to play together again here. Mark AikenMarkAiken5'10" | CGThurgood Marshall | 2021StateMD and Jasir TrembleJasirTremble5'9" | PGTheodore Roosevelt | 2021StateMD 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 AireFavourAire6'11" | CBishop McNamara | 2022State#52NationMD will without a doubt be a forceful paint presence as the centerpiece of this team. Chris KuzemkaChrisKuzemka5'11" | PGCentreville | 2021StateVA 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 PabisNatePabis6'4" | SFFlint Hill | 2022StateVA 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 LawsonRobLawson5'9" | PGArchbishop Carroll | 2022StateMD should set the tone in the backcourt with his dynamic playmaking ability on both ends of the floor. Derik Queen, Jacory WilkesJacoryWilkes6'6" | CThomas Stone | 2022StateMD, and Tieron VickTieronVick6'5" | PFFairmont Heights | 2023StateMD 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 AwokeJohnAwoke6'2" | PGAnnandale | 2023StateVA were considered two of the top freshmen in the area last season and will look to build off that momentum. Masai TroutmanMasaiTroutman6'5" | SFSt. Andrew's | 2022StateMD and Steve Lincoln are a formidable duo on the wing who stand out on this roster alongside blossoming big man Nick Evans. Chase WilliamsChaseWilliams5'10" | PGSt. Mary's Ryken | 2022StateMD 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 LewisPaulLewis6'1" | PGBishop O'Connell | 2022StateVA will be a fun watch with this group but don’t sleep on Richmond commit Malcolm DreadMalcolmDread6'3" | SFGonzaga | 2021StateMD who is always making plays. Tyler StringerTylerStringer6'7" | PFPatriot | 2021VA 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 AikenMichaelAiken5'9" | PGThurgood Marshall | 2021StateMD, Saveon JacksonSaveonJackson6'0" | CGKIPP | 2021StateMD, Jamiyl Kirkland, and Willie RiveraWillieRivera6'1" | CGRock Creek Christian | 2022StateMD. The guards are offset nicely with some good talent in the front-court. 2023 Greg JonesGregJones6'1" | CGSidwell Friends | 2021MD and 2021 Jaiden ButlerJaidenButler6'5" | CSt. Charles | 2021StateMD will fortify the interior by defending, rebounding, and finishing. Team Unison [player_tooltip player_id="836524" first="Antoine" last="Jacks"] FDU commit Antoine JacksAntoineJacks5'10" | PGGood Counsel | 2021StateMD leads a sneaky-good backcourt that features BJ McNeil and Daemond FordDaemondFord6'2" | CGWise | 2021StateMD. David SolomonDavidSolomon6'6" | PFLake Braddock | 2022StateVA will anchor a front-court that should have no problem matching up with size with 6’6 Obinna Chuke and 6’4 Dylan BronnerDylanBronner6'4" | SFGeorgetown Day | 2022StateMD on the squad. Team FLVRS Tazir Smith Tazir Smith and Bryson WilsonBrysonWilson6'5" | SFMaret | 2023StateMD 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 ToureMohamedToure6'6" | SFSandy Spring | 2021StateMD 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 ColemanGibraltarColeman6'4" | PFWest Springfield | 2022StateVA 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 GrayMikeGray6'0" | CGBlue Ridge | 2021StateVA is quick and solid at the point of attack, and Ya’Qin StatonYa’QinStaton6'3" | CGFriendship Tech | 2021StateMD is a bigger guard who can check taller wings. Expect this team to turn defense into offense quickly. Imani AndersonImaniAnderson6'2" | PGAvalon | 2022StateMD can push the ball, Sage Uwemedimo is electric on the break, and so is Kaden RichardsonKadenRichardson6'1" | CGBullis | 2022StateMD. Team GBHF [player_tooltip player_id="777090" first="Kyle" last="Gaskins"] Defense appears to be the strong suit of this team. Kyle GaskinsKyleGaskins5'11" | PGCoolidge | 2022StateMD, Rasheed DupreeRasheedDupree5'5" | PGKIPP | 2021StateMD, Ridge ParksRidgeParks5'9" | PGMaret | 2022StateMD, and Austin Smith are four pesky guards who are all effective at harassing opposing ball-handlers. Logan BlairLoganBlair6'3" | SFSt. John's | 2022StateMD is a sneaky-good wing defender while Stephaun WalkerStephaunWalker6'7" | PFCoolidge | 2022StateMD 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 HaninColeHanin5'10" | PGBullis | 2021StateMD is a lead guard who everyone on this team will likely enjoy playing with. He’ll make sure guys like Wisdom RogersWisdomRogers6'6" | CSt. Charles | 2022StateMD are rewarded for their work around the basket, and find shooters like Jared TurnerJaredTurner6'7" | SFGonzaga | 2022StateMD open on the perimeter. Shane LancasterShaneLancaster6'4" | CGSt. John's | 2022StateMD 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 OnaninaDavidOnanina6'6" | PFBishop O'Connell | 2022StateVA 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 LernerJamesLerner5'11" | PGMaret | 2023StateMD, Amare CurtisAmareCurtis5'9" | PGSpringbrook | 2022StateMD, Zion RussellZionRussell6'0" | PGHargrave | 2022VA, and Jayden RaineyJaydenRainey5'9" | PGBishop Walsh | 2022MD to make sure the bigs are getting his touches for the work that they will be asked to do inside. Cavan ReillyCavanReilly6'4" | SGBishop O'Connell | 2022StateVA should also be effective on multiple fronts with his versatility. Team Swishology Miles Webb Amherst commit Will SchererWillScherer6'9" | CGonzaga | 2021StateMD will be asked to do the heavy lifting inside for this well-balanced group. Guard play should be rock-solid. Dylan EdwardsDylanEdwards6'1" | CGSt. Andrew's | 2021StateMD 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 MaloneMatthewMalone6'4" | PFGrace Brethren | 2022StateMD 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 HillBobbyHill6'5" | PFReservoir | 2021StateMD, Thomas WhitleyThomasWhitley6'6" | PFEleanor Roosevelt | 2021StateMD, Quinn ClarkQuinnClark6'5" | SFGonzaga | 2022StateMDe, Malachi BriscoeMalachiBriscoe6'6" | PFSt. Mary's Ryken | 2022StateMD, and Nick Deve are interchangeable pieces that provide ample size in the front-court. Mason SoMasonSo6'1" | PGBishop O'Connell | 2023StateVA 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 WilliamsonDylanWilliamson6'0" | PGGood Counsel | 2022StateMD, Greg Spurlock, and  can all lock up. All those guys can also score and create. Brian Jackson, Brock DavisBrockDavis6'4" | SFGeorgetown Day | 2022StateMD, and Derrick KeyDerrickKey6'4" | PFFairmont Heights | 2022MD should provide plenty of muscle around the basket. Team PYBL Red [player_tooltip player_id="815613" first="Saxby" last="Sunderland"] Zach BolgertZachBolgert6'6" | PFFairfax Christian | 2022StateVA 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 SunderlandSaxbySunderland6'2" | CGFlint Hill | 2022StateVA who can all go. Xzavier LongXzavierLong6'6" | PFVA Academy | 2021StateVA 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 MbengBezMbeng6'3" | CGGood Counsel | 2021State#190NationMD loves to get up and down the court. A fast break with Mbeng on the ball and a powerhouse like Shaq SamuelsShaqSamuels6'4" | SFAvalon | 2022StateMD 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 LewisKordellLewis5'10" | PGRichard Montgomery | 2021StateMD is a pit-bull on the ball and will be joined by some good athletes like Delonte RaynorDelonteRaynor6'3" | CGFairmont Heights | 2022StateMD and Devin CeaserDevinCeaser6'0" | CGSt. Mary's Ryken | 2022VA. 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.JamesGross Jr.6'3" | CGRock Creek Christian | 2021StateMD and Demeiko Ross Jr. Day’sJuan WatersDay’sJuanWaters6'3" | SFGood Counsel | 2021StateMD will be dropping buckets but also holding his own defensively and on the boards. Ariel Goddot and Christian MayChristianMay6'4" | SFBishop O'Connell | 2022StateVA will bring size and athleticism to a versatile front-court.