DMV Elite SCL Session 1 Standouts (Part 2)
The first stop of the DMV Elite Super Circuit League was this past weekend in Richmond, with games at both Big Ben’s Home Court and Guardian Christian Academy. There was tons of talent from all over the DMV and Virginia,…
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Continue ReadingThe first stop of the DMV Elite Super Circuit League was this past weekend in Richmond, with games at both Big Ben’s Home Court and Guardian Christian Academy. There was tons of talent from all over the DMV and Virginia, and had some very high level matchups and players from all age groups. We take a look at part two of the standouts, with a look at some of the top 17U performers from DC and Maryland.
All of the games can be seen on the CBG Live Network here.
Justyn Fernandez | 6’4” CG | DC Premier 17U
Frenandez is set to have a big blowup on the recruitment scene once coaches can get out and see him, as he has an intriguing blend of size, athleticism and skill as a scorer that allows him to put up big numbers against good teams. He’s an explosive athlete when he gets downhill and he has good wiggle and shift off the bounce, he can stick it from deep off the catch on kick outs and he can shoot the midrange over smaller guards. He rebounds well for his position and with his positional size can guard multiple positions and make plays using his athleticism.
Christian Watson Christian Watson 6'6" | SF St. John's | 2022 State #121 Nation MD | 6’6” WF | DC Premier 17U
Watson is another intriguing guy out of St. John’s in DC, and he brought the energy and showed off his versatility throughout the day with his ability to attack off the bounce and use his length on the defensive end to get deflections and force turnovers. At 6’6” he has a wingspan probably closer to 6’10” and he’s a fluid athlete that can handle in transition and get downhill easily, and he showed the ability to create and make shots at multiple levels in isolation situations. He’s a good rebounder and versatile defender, he can score it in bunches and he gets after it on both ends of the floor.
Stephaun Walker Stephaun Walker 6'7" | PF Coolidge | 2022 State MD | 6’7” PF | DC Premier 17U
Walker was one of Premier’s most valuable guys off the bench for them, as the power forward is a walking mismatch that is highly productive across the board. He’s a strong and high motor guy who likes to bang in the post and pursues the basketball on the glass very well, he is mobile enough to run the floor and get buckets in transition and he can shoot it out to 18 feet and can put it on the deck as well. He brings good energy when he’s on the floor and a spark off the bench that’s very important to his team.
Alfred Worrell | 6’4” WG | Team BBC 17U
Worrell was a big reason that BBC was able to pull off an upset over Team Loaded in their second game, and he’s a guy coaches should stay on wherever he ends up going to post grad next year. A big guard that can score from multiple levels, Worrell is a guy who can take over games with his scoring ability and when he gets it going he can make tough shots from all over. He isn’t the quickest or most athletic guy but when he gets downhill he can use his frame to finish through contact and he has the ability to make shots from all three levels.
Takeo Carpenter | 6’3” CG | New World Gold 17U
Carpenter is one of the more underrated guys in the DMV area, as he’s a combo guard with good size that can do a little bit of everything for his team. He’s a good shooter from deep when he’s set on kick-outs, he can put it on the deck and get in the lane where he can make plays for others and he uses his length on the defensive end very well. He’s a heady and skilled guard that can play and guard both spots in the backcourt and is set to have a big senior season over at National Christian.
Baba Mbengue | 7’0” C | New World Gold 17U
Mbengue was one of the biggest breakout guys of the event and he’s chock full of intrigue with his crazy athleticism at his size. At 7’0” with really long arms, Mbengue is a fluid athlete that can run the floor like a gazelle and in the paint he is a menace as he dunks everything on the offensive end and is a big time shot blocker on the defensive end as well. He’s still very raw and there’s a lot of unknowns about him but he has an unreal ceiling and will continue to get better with time.
Quinn Clark Quinn Clark 6'6" | PF Gonzaga | 2022 State MD | 6’6” F | District Basketball Club 17U
Clark was one of the most efficient and productive guys for DBC this past weekend, and the Gonzaga forward has to be considered one of the most under the radar guys in the DMV. At 6’6”, he’s a versatile inside-out guy that can guard multiple positions, doesn’t need the ball in his hands often to be successful and he’s always in the right place at the right time. He rebounds and defends well against guys bigger than him, and he’s a mismatch at his size and with his skill set against pretty much anyone.
Jordan Nkoa Abessola | 6’5” WF | New World Gold 17U
Nkoa Abessola is one of the go-to guys on this New World group, and the 6’5” forward is very productive mostly due to the energy that he brings every time he’s one the floor. Whether it’s on the offensive or defensive end, he’s a guy who always gives 100% effort when he’s on the floor and he has the athleticism to guard the best guy on the other team and will come at you over and over again offensively. He thrives in transition where he can attack the rim but he also showed in the half court he can knock down shots, rebounds well for his position and he can get his own in isolation situations.
Dorian Long | 6’3” WG | Runnin’ Mavs 17U
The Baltimore based wing was one of the top scorers in the 17U division, and he showed takeover ability in the multiple games that I watched. When his team was trailing Team Loaded 804, Long went for 20 of his 24 points in the second half mourning an impressive comeback, and he showed a lot of versatility and a high motor as a scorer. He has long arms and is a good athlete, he can make shots from multiple levels and he was a big time rebounder and defender as well.