Preseason First Team All-Met Candidates


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In preparation for the upcoming season, we’ve been releasing comprehensive preview content covering the area in and around DMV. One of the things we like to do each year is to try and predict who will make the All-Met First Team. Here is a breakdown of all 10 candidates.
Quincy Allen
Quincy
Allen
6'7" | SF
Maret | 2021
State
#125
Nation
MD
| 6’7 W | MARET ’21
Quincy Allen
Quincy
Allen
6'7" | SF
Maret | 2021
State
#125
Nation
MD
is a safe pick to represent the MAC this season. His role at Maret will be massive this year and if the Frogs can win the league he will surely be in contention.
Darren Buchanan Jr.
Darren
Buchanan Jr.
6'7" | PF
Woodrow Wilson | 2022
State
#101
Nation
MD
| 6’5 W | WOODROW WILSON ’22
Darren Buchanan Jr.
Darren
Buchanan Jr.
6'7" | PF
Woodrow Wilson | 2022
State
#101
Nation
MD
is still far from a finished product, but could already be the best player in the DCIAA. Is he ready to take the next step?
Jao Ituka
Jao
Ituka
6'2" | SG
Gaithersburg | 2021
MD
| 6’2 G | GAITHERSBURG ’21
Ituka has been putting up gaudy numbers at Gaithersburg for two full seasons now, and this year he will command a lion’s share of the touches once again. Look for him to average close to 30 per game for the Trojans.
Darius Johnson
Darius
Johnson
6'0" | PG
Episcopal | 2021
State
#159
Nation
VA
| 6’0 G | EPISCOPAL ’21
Johnson is one of the best two-way players you will find in the entire DMV. If the Maroon can win the always competitive IAC, he will likely be the catalyst.
Ishmael Leggett Ishmael Leggett 6'2" | CG St. John's | 2020 State #178 Nation MD | 6’2 G | ST. JOHN’S ’20
Leggett has been a standout for the Cadets since his freshman season. His role will be bigger than ever this year and he’s been ready to deliver since day one.
Jeremy Roach
Jeremy
Roach
6'2" | PG
Paul VI | 2020
State
#19
Nation
VA
| 6’2 PG | PAUL VI ’20
Roach is on a mission to close out his high school career in style after being forced to miss his junior season due to injury. Look for him to propel the Panthers to another level this year.
Jakai Robinson
Jakai
Robinson
6'4" | SF
Rock Creek Christian | 2021
State
#53
Nation
MD
| 6’4 W | NATIONAL CHRISTIAN ’21
Robinson has quietly been one of the most productive players in the area over the past two years. The Capital Beltway League will be tough this year, but if he leads NCA to a title you have to consider him a legit candidate.
Andre Speight
Andre
Speight
6'3" | SG
South County | 2021
State
VA
| 6’2 G | SOUTH COUNTY ’21
South County looks like one of the teams to beat in Northern Virginia this year, and
Andre Speight
Andre
Speight
6'3" | SG
South County | 2021
State
VA
is a big reason why. If his numbers look good and the Stallions win a lot of games, he should be all but a lock to make this list.
Earl Timberlake
Earl
Timberlake
6'6" | SF
DeMatha | 2020
State
#29
Nation
MD
| 6’5 W | DEMATHA ’20
The Stags will likely go how Timberlake goes this season. If the do-it-all lefty can build off the momentum he created this summer, DeMatha will be in good shape and so will his chances to make the first team.
Terrance Williams
Terrance
Williams
6'5" | PF
Gonzaga | 2020
State
#109
Nation
MD
| 6’5 F | GONZAGA ’20
Williams is a walking double-double, a mismatch, and a key ingredient to Gonzaga’s success over the last three years. It’s certainly not far-fetched to expect more of the same.