Grassroots Feature: Virginia Elite

Editor's note: Over the past few weeks, we've been previewing each of Virginia's grassroots programs, taking a close look at their 15U through 17U teams. Today: Virginia Elite Organized by Program Director Thomas Gadson, Virginia Elite have built an organization which boasts a strong pool of talent across all age groups in the organization. Below, we profile the program by examining their 15U-17U teams. "Our goal is to compete against top competition and advance their development process for the next phase of their basketball career." -Coach Thomas Gadson <h2>15U</h2> Head Coach: Antonio Butler Roster #0 Gabril James; G Battlefield High School #1 Beau Everett; G Loudoun Country Day School #2 Robert Purnell; F Saint James High School #4 Izaiah William Buffoe; G South Lakes High School #6 Anthony Samaniego; W Osbourn High School #7 Per Ankh R O Siaca Bey; F Westfield High School #9 Raymond Siaca Bey; G MS #11 Joshua Penea; W Wakefield School #12 Jarett Hunter; PG Louisa County MS #20 Jimmy Taylor; W Gonzaga College High School #21 Chinguun Ganbold; W Fairfax High School #23 Giorgio Thompson; W Battlefield High School #24 Ethan Snare; W South County High School #32 Trey Brown; W South County High School #35 Bryce Metzler; W Fairfax High School Projected Starting Lineup 12 Jarett Hunter PG 5-10 2020 Louisa County MS 2 Robert Purnell F 6-5 2019 Saint James High School 24 Ethan Snare W 6-3 2019 South County High School 32 Trey Brown G 6-0 2019 South County High School 11 Joshua Penea W 6-5 2019 Wakefield School Schedule/Key Dates Big Shots Loaded Richmond, VA May 7-8 Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest, Hampton, VA May 20-22 H-Town Hoop Fest Houston, TX June 3-5 Summer Icebreaker Philadelphia, PA July 6-8 Showdown Philadelphia, PA July 9-10 UA Finals Atlanta, GA July 13-16 Las Vegas Classic Las Vegas, NV July 20-24 Players to Watch 2020 5-Foot-7 PG Jarret Hunter (Louisa County MS) displays good maturity at the PG position. 2019 6-foot-4 W Joshua Penea (Wakefield School) Athletic, Strong, physical. <h2>16U</h2> Head Coach: Thomas Garson Record Last Summer: 25-5 Roster #0 Josh Oruro; 6-Foot-6 F Battlefield High School #1 Langston Gaither; 6-Foot-4 PG Hayfield High School #2 Sterling Anthony; 6-Foot-2 G Potomac Falls High School #3 Cleo Green; 5-Foot-10 PG Freedom High School #4 Calvin Soloman; 5-Foot-10 G Flint Hill High School #5 William Mullein; 6-Foot-6 W Georgetown Prep #10 Andre Lester; 5-Foot-7 W Woodbridge High School #11 Myles Roper; 5-Foot-11 PG St Maria Goretti High School #12 Brent Royal; 6-Foot-0 PG South County High School #14 Nick Dize; 6-Foot-7 F Loudoun Valley High School #15 Henson Ujoh; 6-Foot-4 F Broadfording Christian Academy #23 Elijah Bowens; 5-Foot-10 G Maret School #25 Hunter Bailey; 6-Foot-7 F Saint John Paul the Great Projected Starting Lineup 1 Langston Gaither 6-Foot-4 PG Hayfield High School 2 Sterling Anthony 6-Foot-2 G Potomac Falls High School 23 Elijah Bowens 5-Foot-10 G Maret School 25 Hunter Bailey 6-Foot-7 F Saint John Paul the Great 5 William Mulquin 6-Foot-6 W Georgetown Prep Schedule/Key Dates Big Shots Loaded Richmond, VA May 7-8 Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest, Hampton, VA May 20-22 H-Town Hoop Fest Houston, TX June 3-5 Summer Icebreaker Philadelphia, PA July 6-8 Showdown Philadelphia, PA July 9-10 UA Finals Atlanta, GA July 13-16 Las Vegas Classic Las Vegas, NV July 20-24 Players to Watch 2018 5-Foot-10 PG Elijah Bowen (Maret School) exhibits solid leadership, court knowledge and pure point guard skills. 2017 6-foot-4 G Langston Gaither (Hayfield High School) long athletic guard with good paint getting ability and versatility on defense. 2019 6-foot-7 F Josh Oduro (Battlefield High School) long athletic, smooth forward that has the ability to guard on the perimeter. Has a very bright future. 2018 6-foot-7 F Hunter Bailey Miller School Bailey, is developing into a solid low post player with face-up skills. 2018 6-foot-6 W Will Mulquin (Georgetown Prep) who can defend multiple positions. 2018 6-foot-3 G Sterling Anthony (Potomac Falls High School) tough defensive wing. <h2>17U</h2> Head Coach: Thomas Gadson Record Last Summer: 25-3 Roster #0 Terrance Ward; 6-Foot-3 G Hargrave Military Institute #1 Donavan Stewart; 6-Foot-3 F St Mary's Ryken #2 Nick Albert; 6-Foot-5 G Westfield High School #4 Tyler Lloyd; 6-Foot-5 F Obsboun #5 Domatias Sakickas; 6-Foot-6 F Broadfording Christian Academy #7 Mark Melbourne; 6-Foot-2 W AdFontes Academy #8 Marcus Cherry; 6-Foot-3 W South Lakes High School #10 Denayren Sewell; 6-Foot-2 G Friendly High School #11 Quintin Gilchrist; 6-Foot-4 W South County High School #22 Simon Mulaa; 6-Foot-2 G WT Woodson High School #23 Deontae Compton; 6-Foot-4 W/F Rock Ridge High School #24 Cameron Wilkerson; 6-Foot-4 F Hayfield High School #25 John Blair; 6-Foot-3 W Handley High School #45 Julian Plaza; 6-Foot-7 C Jefferson High School Projected Starting Lineup #8 Marcus Cherry; 6-Foot-3 W South Lakes High School #10 Denayren Sewell; 6-Foot-2 G Friendly High School #45 Julian Plaza; 6-Foot-7 C Jefferson High School #11 Quintin Gilchrist; 6-Foot-4 W South County High School #2 Nick Albert; 6-Foot-5 G Westfield High School Schedule/Key Dates Big Shots Loaded Richmond, VA May 7-8 Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest, Hampton, VA May 20-22 H-Town Hoop Fest Houston, TX June 3-5 Summer Icebreaker Philadelphia, PA July 6-8 Showdown Philadelphia, PA July 9-10 UA Finals Atlanta, GA July 13-16 Las Vegas Classic Las Vegas, NV July 20-24 Players to Watch 2018 6-Foot-4 W Marcus Cherry 2018 6-Foot-7 F/C Julian Plaza 2018 6-Foot-5 W Nick Albert