Preseason All-Senior Teams: Maryland Privates

While we’re certainly taking things one day at a time, the prospects of high school basketball occurring in the DMV this winter are more promising now than they have been in quite a while. In anticipation of this, we will be rolling out preview content over the next several weeks. Here is a look at the Preseason All-Senior Teams for Maryland Private Schools.  First Team G - Jalen Miller Jalen Miller 6'2" | PG Bishop Walsh | 2021 State #151 Nation MD Miller was one of the first names that came to mind when thinking of this list. He’s rugged and battle-tested. G - Erik Reynolds Erik Reynolds 6'2" | CG Bullis | 2021 State #197 Nation MD As we saw last year against Carroll, Reynolds has the ability to take a game by the scruff of its neck. That’s why he’s a first-teamer. F - Jordan Hawkins Jordan Hawkins 6'5" | SF DeMatha | 2021 State #41 Nation MD Hawkins has improved at a rate as good as just about anyone else on this list over the last 12 months. With a year of WCAC bump under his belt, he should be able to raise his level once again.  F - Jakai Robinson Jakai Robinson 6'4" | SF Rock Creek Christian | 2021 State #53 Nation MD You can’t argue with Robinson’s consistent level of production since his freshman season. He is a super reliable, versatile player who can fit seamlessly into virtually any team.  F - Jared Billups Jared Billups 6'5" | SF McDonogh | 2021 State MD Billups has been an absolute rock at McDonough for a number of years now. You know he’s going to bring it every night and that’s why he’s on the first team.  Second Team G - Bez Mbeng Bez Mbeng 6'3" | CG Good Counsel | 2021 State #190 Nation MD Mbeng is a fine all-around player who enjoyed a breakout junior campaign. The reigning All WCAC First-Teamer remains one of the best available seniors in the area.  G - Brayon Freeman Brayon Freeman 6'1" | CG National Christian | 2021 State #204 Nation MD National Christian added a key building block in Brayon Freeman Brayon Freeman 6'1" | CG National Christian | 2021 State #204 Nation MD . The GW commit will be a key contributor on both ends of the floor. G - D’Angelo Stines D’Angelo Stines 6'2" | CG Mount St. Joseph | 2021 State MD Coach Clatchey has nothing but good things to say about Stines, who is among the most improved players in the MSJ program. ODU is getting a steal in this skilled guard.  F - Devon Savage Devon Savage 6'4" | SF Riverdale Baptist | 2021 State MD Savage emerged as a go-to scorer last season at Riverdale. The sharpshooting wing should find himself among the area’s leading scorers next season.  F - Julian Reese Julian Reese 6'8" | C St. Frances | 2021 State #109 Nation MD Reese will once again be a defensive player of the year candidate in the MIAA/BCL. The Maryland commit is still just scratching the surface and should continue to make positive strides in the coming months.  Third Team G - Elijah Hawkins Elijah Hawkins 5'9" | PG DeMatha | 2021 State MD What’s one word to describe Hawkins? Winner. He was a no-brainer to make this list.  G - Kino Lilly Jr. Kino Lilly Jr. 6'0" | CG Landon | 2021 State MD Lilly will be must-see TV at Landon this year. He will surely be one of the favorites to lead the area in scoring.  F - Khyrie Staten Khyrie Staten 6'2" | CG St. Frances | 2021 State MD Staten’s consistency makes him close to a lock here. He truly broke out last season, becoming a nightly contributor to a winning squad. F - James Gross Jr. James Gross Jr. 6'3" | CG Rock Creek Christian | 2021 State MD Gross is a forceful presence who does all the unheralded work that every team needs. For that, he earns a spot on the third team.  F - TJ Gadsden TJ Gadsden 6'6" | PF St. Andrew's | 2021 MD Gadsden’s contributions to his team’s championship last season goes beyond the stats. He learned how to lead not just with words, but actions each time he stepped on the court.