DC Blue Devils 17 & U Roster Breakdown, Grassroots, Maryland / DC.
The DC Blue Devils 17 & U are in New York this weekend participating in The Under Armour Session 1 Grassroots Tournament and have played 3 games to date, winning 2.
The DC Blue Devils defeated the Louisiana Elite 60-53 Friday night with Isaiah Anderson leading the way, scoring 16 points on 6 for 8 FGA and grabbing 8 rebounds. PG Jared Bynum totaled 13 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds while LJ Owens added 10 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds.
In their second game in NYC on Saturday morning, The DC Blue Devils downed Ohio C2K Elite 58-47 behind LJ Owens game high 15 points.
In their 4;45pm Saturday game, The Blue Devils lost 75-72 to The Wisconsin Playground Warriors. Jared Bynum led 5 DC Blue Devils who scored in double figures with 17 points. Daniel Oladapo scored 13 points and grabbed 7 boards, while Mezzie Offurum added 12 points and collected 7 rebounds, Isaiah Anderson chipped in with 10 points and 5 boards and Jayden Saddler totaled 11 points and 5 rebounds. David Haggler led the Blue Devils with 3 blocks.
Today at 11:40 am the DC Blue Devils will play Team Felton from NC who are undefeated at 3-0 this weekend.
#0, Seneca Louis, 6’5″, WG, Benedictine HS, Richmond VA, 2018.
Seneca is currently ranked #14 in our 2018 Virginia State rankings. He is an excellent overall player who can finish above the rim, score in the mid range or hit a 3. With his great wingspan Louis excels as a defender and can guard multiple positions.
#1, LJ Owens, 6’3″, PG/WG, Severn School, Annapolis, MD, 2018.
LJ Owens has had an excellent spring and he could be making a move upwards from his current #31 ranking for 2018. LJ plays great in transition and has many dimensions to his offenesive skill set. We will be writing a Prospect Report for LJ this week.
#3, Jared Bynum, 5’9.5″, PG, Georgetown Prep, Rockville. MD, 2018, St. Joseph commit.
Jared is a very strong PG who can get to wherever he wants on the floor off the dribble. He runs the half court very well and while Jared is not a burner, he can finish at the rim with either hand in transition. Jared can score from all angles and is a 3 point threat off the dribble or spotting up. St. Joseph will be getting a very well rounded PG and Jared should be a great fit.
#5, Daniel Oladapo, 6’6″, PF/WF, Bladensburg HS, MD, 2018
Daniel was awarded Honorable Mention All Met this spring and averaged 21 points and 9 rebounds for Bladensburg HS, located just outside Washington, DC in MD. A few years ago he was almost exclusively a low post player, but Daniel is adding many perimeter skills to his game and has become an excellent college prospect. Daniel has the ability to post up smaller players and take larger players off the dribble. He has added a 3 point game to his arsenal and in our opinion is a prospect on the rise. We will be writing a Recruiting Report for Daniel in the next few weeks.
#11, Jalen Gibbs, 6’3.5″, WG/PG, North Point HS, Waldorf, MD, 2017
We wrote a detailed Recruit Report last week for Jalen who is a great prospect in the link below:
#12, Mezzie Offurum, 6’6″, WG/WF, Georgetown Prep, Rockville, MD, 2018
Mezzie could be coming into his own this spring and he showed great flashes in last weekends Team BBC Adidas Grassroots Event in Baltimore. He displayed significant improvement in his ball handling and being able to make the correct decision very quick with assertiveness. Mezzie has always been a great athlete with great hops, explosion, and a long wingspan, and by continually improving his to his skill-set Mezzie is becoming a very highly sought D1 recruit.
#15, Isaiah Anderson, 6’8″, PF, John Marshall HS, Richmond, VA, 2018.
Isaiah has proven he can score at all 3 levels and rebounds very well on both sides of the ball. He reclassified this past year and Isaiah is a legitimate 2 sport star playing QB for John Marshall HS. He is very consistent and a uses his physicality to his full advantage and is a very under the radar college prospect we will monitor closely.
#4, Jayden Saddler, 6’0″, PG, Aberdeen HS, MD. 2017. Will attend Mt. Zion Prep in 2018.
Jayden is a very savvy scoring PG who played at nationally ranked St. Benedict Prep in NJ last year before transferring home to play at Aberdeen HS this past season. He held offers from Towson State, Rider and UNC Greensboro this spring.
Please read our Recruiting Report for Jayden written by Senior Staff Writer Coby Giacubeno on 3-19-17 in the link below:
#11, David Haggler, 6’9″ PF/C, Middlebug Academy, VA, 2017.
Please see our Recruiting Report for David written by Adam Ayalew this January in the link below:
#2, Gibson Jimerson, 6’5″, 225, WG/WF, benedictine HS, Richmond, VA, 2019.
Gibson averaged 13 points and 4 rebounds per game as a sophomore this past season. He excels in spot up shooting and can make baskets from all areas of the court.
Next weekend the DC Blue Devils 17 & U are scheduled to play in the Under Armour Session 2, in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 28 thru April 30, 2017.
Friday April 28, 8:20 pm. DC Blue Devils vs Oklahoma Run PWP.
Saturday April 29, 11:45 am. DC Blue Devils vs. Team Rio.
Saturday April 29, 4:45 pm. DC Blue Devils vs. Team Thad.
Sunday April 30, 10:30 am. DC Blue Devils vs. Florida Vipers.