DC’s Top-10 Athletes

<p>Who are the top athletes currently attending school in the Nation’s Capital? The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the very best, regardless of class. Below you will find, listed in alphabetical order by last name, 10 of the best athletes from Washington D.C. This is part of a series that will aim to highlight players based on various superlatives.</p> <p><em>Note: these superlative lists will not be mutually exclusive. If someone can handle the ball and do something else (i.e. shoot) at a high level, they will be included in both lists. </em></p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902002" first="Quincy" last="Allen"] | Maret ’21</h5> <p>Allen is a top-notch athlete at 6-foot-7. He plays above the rim on both ends and covers the ground quickly in all directions. </p> <h5>David "Tre" Bolding III | Coolidge ’23</h5> <p>Bolding is one of many promising young prospects coming up in the Coolidge program. The 6-foot-3 guard is a graceful athlete who thrives in transition and showcases intriguing defensive potential. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="777064" first="Darren" last="Buchanan Jr."] | Woodrow Wilson ’22</h5> <p>Buchanan's athleticism translates in many ways on the court. Whether he's fighting for a rebound in traffic, pushing the ball in transition, or finishing over defenders in traffic, you'll see him jump off the page several times in each game.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="836494" first="Maurice" last="Johnson"] | Cesar Chavez ’21</h5> <p>Johnson is a long and rangy wing who can jump out of the gym. At 6-foot-5, he uses his athleticism to guard all over the court, consistently get downhill and finish above the rim.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="836530" first="Chris" last="Mateo"] | Dunbar ’21</h5> <p>At about 6-foot-4, Mateo is a good athlete who loves to get out and run. He's also really good at rebounding out of his area as a result of this athleticism. Mateo is also a bonafide lob threat that can be very effective from set plays. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="777066" first="Judah" last="Mintz"] | Gonzaga ’22</h5> <p>When thinking of this list, Mintz was one of the first names that came to mind. The 6-foot-4 guard is a dynamic athlete and a tremendous leaper. Mintz is always looking to make an exciting play that shifts the momentum in his team's favor. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="957035" first="Chris" last="Russell"] | Sidwell Friends ’23</h5> <p>Russell possesses a unique blend of strength and athleticism which is rare for a player heading into his sophomore year of high school. He plays above the rim on both ends but also moves well enough laterally to wreak havoc defensively. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="904666" first="Malachi" last="Starling-Dates"] | Coolidge ’22</h5> <p>At 6-foot-5 with long arms and broad shoulders, Starling Dates is built like a linebacker. He gets off the ground well off two feet and is already finishing on people with relative ease. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="904624" first="Christian" last="Watson"] | St. John’s ’22</h5> <p>At 6-foot-5, Watson is a high-flying wing who is devastating in transition. His combination of length and athleticism also aids him defensively, where he shows plenty of promise. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="957028" first="Bryson" last="Wilson"] | Maret ’23</h5> <p>Wilson has already caught the attention of DMV hoops fans with <a href="https://twitter.com/MaretBHoops/status/1208039021219401730?s=20"><strong>highlight-reel worthy plays like this one</strong></a>. The 6-foot-4 wing is uber-athletic and makes a big impact on both ends of the floor as a result. </p>