Super Circuit Session 1 Recap: 2023 Notebook

RICHMOND, VA -- Big Ben’s Home Court provided the ambiance required to kick things off in a spicy manner for Session 1 of DMV Elite’s much-anticipated Super Circuit. Here we continue our recap of this loaded event by unloading our notebook with observations from many of the 2023 prospects we saw.  Zane Adnan Zane Adnan 6'2" | CG Bullis | 2023 State MD | 6’3" Guard | New World/Bullis (MD) Zane Adnan Zane Adnan 6'2" | CG Bullis | 2023 State MD has grown a bit since we’ve last seen him. He is a good rebounding guard who can initiate the break, get paint touches and finish or make plays in transition. Adnan can finish through contact but also make shots from the perimeter and the in-between areas as well.  Isaiah Arnold Isaiah Arnold 6'2" | PG DeMatha | 2023 State MD | 6’1" Guard | New World/DeMatha (MD) Isaiah Arnold Isaiah Arnold 6'2" | PG DeMatha | 2023 State MD is a skilled guard who can dribble, pass, and shoot. He knows how to attack closeouts and invites contact in the lane.  John Awoke John Awoke 6'2" | PG Annandale | 2023 State VA | 6’3" Guard | New World/Annandale (VA) John Awoke John Awoke 6'2" | PG Annandale | 2023 State VA made a significant impact on the defensive end for New World. He was solid at the point of attack and also filled the lanes nicely in transition.  Tre Bolding Tre Bolding 6'2" | CG Coolidge | 2023 State MD | 6’2" Guard | DC Premier/Coolidge (DC) Tre Bolding Tre Bolding 6'2" | CG Coolidge | 2023 State MD is probably one of the better passers you’ll find in the local 2023 class. He is also a good communicator and leader who displays high-quality intangibles. Bolding competes defensively. He rotates well and will not hesitate to take a charge. He also showcased the ability to shoot from the perimeter when coming off screens.  Blake Burrows | 6’1" Guard | Team Shooters/South River (MD) Blake Burrows is a skilled guard who is tough as nails. He can certainly shoot, but he is more than just a shooter. Burrows can handle the ball and operate from ball screens. He can score from all three levels and embraces contact.   Marcel Gardner Marcel Gardner 6'8" | C St. Andrew's | 2023 State MD | 6’8" Forward | New World/St. Andrew’s (MD) Marcel Gardner Marcel Gardner 6'8" | C St. Andrew's | 2023 State MD is a rangy forward who is an excellent shot blocker. He runs the floor well. Gardner possesses good hands that enable him to catch and finish consistently, particularly in traffic. He moves his feet well laterally, recovers quickly, and has interesting ball skills for his size. Gardner also showcases nice touch on his shot.    Cash Herndon | 6’1" Guard | Team Shooters/South River (MD) Cash Herndon is a knockdown shooter from the catch who sets his feet quickly. His range extends well beyond the three-point line. Herndon is not just an offensive impact player though. He is also a solid defender who doesn’t take plays off.  Patrick O’Brien Patrick O’Brien 6'8" | C Highland School | 2023 State VA | 6’8" Forward | DC Premier/Highland (VA) Patrick O’Brien Patrick O’Brien 6'8" | C Highland School | 2023 State VA is a sniper who sets his feet quickly and is a dangerous pick and pop threat. As a big target, he is also a good cutter who shows for the ball consistently. O’Brien is very physical. He rebounds the ball with two hands in traffic and plays with a very high motor.   Luke Razi | 6’1 Guard | The City/St. Albans (DC) Luke Razi is a tough, crafty combo guard with some moxie. He can handle and shoot, but will also roll up his sleeves and box out a much bigger opponent to help his team get a rebound. Tre Stott | 6’4" Wing | DC Premier/Watkins Mill (MD) Tre Stott is a lanky lefty who can shoot it. He also gets to the cup with relative ease, especially in transition. Stott’s length helps him finish above the rim.  Kristian Tate Kristian Tate 6'2" | PG Dematha | 2023 MD | 6’2" Guard | The City/DeMatha (MD) Kristian Tate Kristian Tate 6'2" | PG Dematha | 2023 MD is an athletic guard with long arms. He plays bigger than his listed height. Tate made a couple of threes from the catch. He is usually shot-ready, armed with a quick release, and not afraid to let it fly. Tate can also attack off the dribble and create. He also does his due diligence defensively and can rebound out of his area. Harold Taylor | 6’0" Guard | The City/DeMatha (MD) Harold Taylor is a downhill-type guard who showed some toughness getting to the basket. He crashes the offensive boards fearlessly and gets tip-ins as a result. Taylor hit a couple of shots off the dribble. He can create out of the pick and roll. Taylor is very strong and he competes defensively as well.