2025 Watch List: DC Area Prospects

<p>Prep Hoops Maryland recently debuted its <a href="https://prephoops.com/maryland/rankings/2025-rankings/">2025 watch list</a>. Here is a rundown of the DC area prospects listed.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1371871" first="Daniel" last="Bumpass"] - Friendship Tech has a promising young core anchored by the Bumpass brothers. At about 6-foot-3, Daniel is an athletic combo guard who plays above the rim.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370494" first="David" last="Bumpass"] - Bumpass was named to the All-Tournament team at the Gonzaga DC Classic. He had some monster outings including a 25-point, 7 rebound effort during which he hit four treys. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1371849" first="Ben" last="Chandler"] - Chandler is a two-sport varsity athlete at McNamara. The 5-foot-10 guard, who ran with New World 2025 over the summer, was named first-team All-WCAC as a wideout this winter. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370501" first="Jaren" last="Curtis"] - Curtis has been on our radar since the summer. He is a big guard who is already producing consistently but also adds high-quality intangibles. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370496" first="Derek" last="Dixon"] - Dixon is a smooth bucket getter who <a href="https://twitter.com/madehoops/status/1369753493616140300?s=20">excelled with Team Durant</a> over the summer. He will have a chance to become a household name on Eye Street. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370497" first="Caleb" last="Gillus"] - Gillus impressed during Sidwell open run in the fall. He clearly has the pedigree to become a good player based on the achievements of his older brother Cam. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1305481" first="Jeremiah" last="Harris"] - Harris is another two-sport varsity athlete who excels on the gridiron. On the hardwood, he is a menace defensively who knows how to turn defense into offense. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1212816" first="Conner" last="Lawrence"] - Lawrence has earned a reputation for his shot-making prowess, but it's his passing ability that has stood out. He is a reliable playmaker who also plays with a high motor. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370498" first="Nykolas" last="Lewis"] - Lewis has earned praise from Coach Turner as one of the better lead guards in his class. He's been thrust into key situations all season long and has delivered routinely. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370504" first="Frankie" last="Mannino"] - Mannino is a strong 6-foot-4 wing who can do it all. The LBA Attack product will be an important player at Landon for the foreseeable future. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370505" first="Josiah" last="Massaquoi"] - Massaquoi had moments over the summer where he looked like the best player on the court. He is a sturdily-built guard who is very crafty. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370506" first="Patrick" last="McDonough"] - McDonough is a dead-eye shooter from three. He's already had some big games for the Little Hoyas. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370499" first="Pete" last="Newman"] - Newman is a big guard with the tools to play the game at a very high level. He's shown promise as a guard who can score or distribute. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370507" first="Shane" last="Pendergrass"] - Pendergrass is a [program_tooltip program_id='2078456' first='DC' last='Premier'] who emerged as a standout at various camps over the summer. He is already a disruptive presence around the basket defensively. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370508" first="Jacob" last="Randall"] - Randall is a dynamic wing who can score at all three levels. He also plays with an unrelenting motor. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370509" first="Jacob" last="Ross"] - Ross is averaging roughly 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals per game in conference play. You won't find many freshmen who have been more consistently productive. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370500" first="Jalen" last="Rougier-Roane"] - Rougier-Roane is currently tracking among the top prospects in his class. His feel for the game is one of his better attributes. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370510" first="Darrion" last="Sardo"] - Shooter! Keep an eye on Sardo throughout his high school career. He will have a good opportunity to put up numbers at Sandy Spring.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1370511" first="Frank" last="Siaca-Bey"] - Siaca Bey is a promising long-term prospect. He is rangy and forceful defensively around the basket. Offensively, he can step out and knock down a corner trey but is also usually the first one hustling down the court for easy deuces in transition. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/akbar-waheed-iii/">Akbar Waheed Jr.</a> - Waheed is a big wing who is a threat from three. He is also a solid team defender who will go out of his area to rebound. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1371866" first="Timothy" last="Walker"] - Walker is a big guard who can shoot the three but also likes to mix it up from the in-between areas. He plays with good energy and excels in transition. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1371867" first="Cameron" last="Ward"] - Ward has drawn rave reviews all across the board for his combination of size and scoring prowess. Largo is 5-0 so far this season, with Ward's impact clearly being felt. </p>