2025 Watch List: DC Area Prospects
Prep Hoops Maryland recently debuted its 2025 watch list. Here is a rundown of the DC area prospects listed. Daniel Bumpass Daniel Bumpass 6'3" | SF Friendship Tech | 2025 State MD – Friendship Tech has a promising young core…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Maryland recently debuted its 2025 watch list. Here is a rundown of the DC area prospects listed.
Daniel Bumpass Daniel Bumpass 6'3" | SF Friendship Tech | 2025 State MD – 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.
David Bumpass David Bumpass 6'3" | SF Friendship Tech | 2025 State MD – 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.
Ben Chandler Ben Chandler 5'10" | PG Bishop McNamara | 2025 State MD – 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.
Jaren Curtis Jaren Curtis 6'1" | PG Bishop McNamara | 2025 State MD – 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.
Derek Dixon Derek Dixon 6'4" | SG Gonzaga | 2025 State #153 Nation MD – Dixon is a smooth bucket getter who excelled with Team Durant over the summer. He will have a chance to become a household name on Eye Street.
Caleb Gillus Caleb Gillus 6'1" | PG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State MD – 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.
Jeremiah 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.
Conner Lawrence Conner Lawrence 6'2" | SG Maret | 2025 State MD – 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.
Nykolas Lewis Nykolas Lewis 6'2" | PG Gonzaga | 2025 State #146 Nation MD – 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.
Frankie Mannino Frankie Mannino 6'4" | SF Landon | 2025 State MD – 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.
Josiah Massaquoi Josiah Massaquoi 6'5" | PF Jackson-Reed | 2025 State MD – 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.
Patrick McDonough Patrick McDonough 6'0" | PG Georgetown Prep | 2025 State MD – McDonough is a dead-eye shooter from three. He’s already had some big games for the Little Hoyas.
Pete Newman Pete Newman 6'3" | CG St. John's | 2025 State MD – 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.
Shane Pendergrass Shane Pendergrass 6'8" | PF Mt. Zion | 2026 State MD – Pendergrass is a DC Premier who emerged as a standout at various camps over the summer. He is already a disruptive presence around the basket defensively.
Jacob Randall Jacob Randall 6'3" | SF Severn | 2025 State MD – Randall is a dynamic wing who can score at all three levels. He also plays with an unrelenting motor.
Jacob Ross Jacob Ross 6'5" | SF Long Island Lutheran | 2025 State #134 Nation NY – 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.
Jalen Rougier-Roane Jalen Rougier-Roane 6'5" | CG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State #142 Nation MD – Rougier-Roane is currently tracking among the top prospects in his class. His feel for the game is one of his better attributes.
Darrion Sardo Darrion Sardo 5'10" | SG Sandy Spring | 2025 State MD – Shooter! Keep an eye on Sardo throughout his high school career. He will have a good opportunity to put up numbers at Sandy Spring.
Frank Siaca-Bey Frank Siaca-Bey 6'8" | C Fairfax Christian | 2026 State VA – 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.
Akbar Waheed Jr. – 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.
Tim Walker Tim Walker 6'3" | SG Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA – 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.
Cameron Ward Cameron Ward 6'6" | SF Largo | 2025 State #30 Nation MD – 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.