Top-10 Backcourts of the Season

Our recap of this past season resumes today with a rundown of the top-10 backcourts we saw in the area.  #10 | Archbishop Spalding (MD) Spalding fielded one of the more experienced backcourts in the area. Tyheil Peterson Tyheil Peterson 5'10" | PG Archbishop Spalding | 2022 State MD dropped 47 in a win at Mt. Carmel. This was arguably the most impressive performance of the season. Jordan Pennick Jordan Pennick 6'1" | CG Archbishop Spalding | 2022 State MD played both ends of the floor consistently well for the Cavs. And CJ Scott CJ Scott 6'4" | SF Archbishop Spalding | 2022 State MD added versatility with his size and playmaking ability.  #9 | SSSAS (VA) Devin Ceaser Devin Ceaser 6'1" | CG St. Stephen's & St. Agnes | 2022 State VA played some of his best basketball down the stretch for the Saints. As did Mason So Mason So 6'1" | PG DeMatha | 2023 State MD . Jack Murphy and Jeremiah Barnes were reliable options off the bench for Coach Jones. And last but not least, Garrett Brennan Garrett Brennan 6'3" | CG St. Stephens & St. Agnes | 2022 State VA brought toughness and high-quality leadership intangibles to the team.  #8 | Eleanor Roosevelt (MD) The emergence of James Rice James Rice 5'11" | CG Eleanor Roosevelt | 2022 State MD was one of the most inspirational stories of the season. Rice worked his way from being a JV player to the player of the year in 4A. His backcourt mate, Ifanieye Lewis Ifanieye Lewis 6'0" | PG Eleanor Roosevelt | 2022 State MD , reinforced his credentials as one of the more disruptive defenders in the area. #7 | Westlake (MD) Myles Jackson was one of the best finds of the season. The smooth lefty was a dependable go-to-option for the Wolverines whenever things got tight. Aaron Herron is a very good player as well. He hit the game-winning shot to clinch a state title for Westlake.  #6 | St. Frances (MD) St. Frances features a handful of division one caliber guard prospects. Bryce Lindsay Bryce Lindsay 6'2" | CG St. Frances | 2022 State MD recently reopened his recruitment and will likely hear from a ton of teams this week. The duo of Jahnathan Lamothe Jahnathan Lamothe 6'3" | CG St. Frances | 2023 State #256 Nation MD and Carlton Carrington Carlton Carrington 6'4" | CG St. Frances | 2023 State #72 Nation MD are considered two of the better guards in the local 2023 class. And Daquan Davis Daquan Davis 6'0" | CG St. Frances | 2024 State MD might be the best of the bunch when it’s all said and done.  #5 | McNamara (MD) Jeremiah Quigley Jeremiah Quigley 5'9" | PG DeMatha | 2023 State MD enjoyed a breakout campaign with the Mustangs. He paired well alongside Jaden Johnson Jaden Johnson 6'0" | PG Bishop McNamara | 2023 State MD to form a solid backcourt. Jaren Curtis Jaren Curtis 6'1" | PG Bishop McNamara | 2025 State MD is a "diaper dandy" who is showing promise for the future, but has already produced.  #4 | Mt. St. Joe (MD) Bryson Tucker Bryson Tucker 6'7" | CG IMG Academy | 2024 FL is one of the top prospects in the country and a dynamic lead guard for the Gaels. 2023 guards Ace Valentine Ace Valentine 6'2" | PG Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State MD and Austin Abrams Austin Abrams 6'3" | SG Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State MD are a pair of potential division one level guards who were also excellent this season for Coach Clatchey.  #3 | Paul VI (VA) Dug McDaniel closed out his high school career in style with a WCAC and VISAA Championship. The future Michigan Wolverine was player of the year in the WCAC and one of the favorites for All-Met Player of the Year. Ben Hammond Ben Hammond 5'10" | PG Paul VI | 2024 State VA played his best basketball down the stretch, and Brendan Robinson stepped up with incredible defensive effort.  #2 | Sidwell (DC) Sidwell’s incredible defense was spearheaded by it’s backcourt. Chris Gamble Chris Gamble 6'1" | CG Sidwell Friends | 2022 State MD can guard players of all sizes. Cam Gillus Cam Gillus 5'10" | PG Sidwell Friends | 2023 State #302 Nation MD is robust at the point of attack and has a tendency to pick pockets.  #1 | Hayfield (VA) The Hawks had 4 trustworthy guards that all played a significant role in their perfect season. Braylon Wheeler Braylon Wheeler 5'10" | PG Hayfield | 2022 State VA was the leader of the team. His supreme confidence and toughness permeated throughout the team. Ashton Pratt Ashton Pratt 6'0" | CG Hayfield | 2022 State VA is a pure bucket-getter. One of the best in the area. Dj Holloway Dj Holloway 6'0" | CG Hayfield | 2023 State VA is the definition of a two-way player. He can lock down an opposing guard and drop 20 in the same game. And Markus Rouse is the ultimate glue guy. He was a defensive ace in the hole for Coach Poindexter. Rouse was also efficient with the ball and made shots when he was open.