DMV Young Core Rankings (Part 5)

<p>For some, the first game of the 2019-2020 season is about four months away, but basketball never stops at Prep Hoops. As we prepare for another season, <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/events/">be on the lookout for the upcoming Top 250 Expos in your region</a></strong>. In the mean time, the staff will be hitting you with several preseason nuggets. This series aims to highlight 30 of the best young cores in the DMV. A "young core" consists of players with at least two full years of high school basketball remaining. This includes prospects from the class of 2021 and younger. Here is a brief rundown of #10-6.</p> <h5>#10 BISHOP O'CONNELL (VA)</h5> <p><strong>Brayon Freeman</strong> and <strong>Wes Peterson Jr. </strong>represent a dynamic duo in the local 2021 class. <strong>Paul Lewis </strong>continues to improve and should play a key role in the program moving forward. <strong>David Onanina</strong> and <strong>Ty Mason </strong>are two potentially dominant post prospects.</p> <h5>#9 BISHOP WALSH (MD)</h5> <p><strong>Jalen Miller </strong>and <strong>Jordan Rayford </strong>will team up to form one of the best young backcourts in the area. <strong>Nestor Dyachok </strong>is a highly touted Russian prospect with size and some upside. <strong>Malik Bowman</strong> is considered a top-tier incoming freshman, and <strong>Mikey Allen</strong> is an athletic guard who should have a bright future.</p> <h5>#8 ST. MARY'S RYKEN (MD)</h5> <p><strong>Devin Ceaser</strong> and <strong>Aaron Jasper </strong>are two experienced guards who are still just scratching the surface. <strong>Kenny McCoy </strong>is a bruising big man who will provide energy in the front-court for the next two seasons. The addition of <strong>Ben Williams</strong> certainly bolsters this backcourt and gives them another strong defensive presence. Guard <strong>Chase Williams</strong> and post <strong>Wisdom Rogers</strong> are two promising 2022 prospects to keep an eye on.</p> <h5>#7 CESAR CHAVEZ (DC)</h5> <p>Chavez has a tremendous young core of prospects starting with their lockdown defender <strong>Missiah Brown</strong>. <strong>Kris King</strong> and <strong>Kent King</strong> are two versatile wings worth watching. <strong>Maurice Johnson </strong>is an intriguing young wing prospect with big time athleticism. <strong>Lamont Tate </strong>is a potential stud with a fearless mentality. <strong>Mike Henderson </strong>is a true point guard who will only improve over time.</p> <h5>#6 BULLIS (MD)</h5> <p><strong>Rodney Rice</strong>, <strong>Erik Reynolds</strong>, and <strong>Cole Hanin </strong>constitute a formidable three-headed monster in the Bulldogs backcourt. <strong>Manny Tucker </strong>is a good young post prospect to monitor. <strong>Zane Adnam</strong> is a talented incoming freshman with some moxie. Guard <strong>Alan Kane</strong> and forward <strong>William Moreau</strong> are a couple of reliable 2021 prospects who will help stretch the floor.</p>