DC’s Top-10 Hustlers

<p>Who are the top effort guys 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 hustlers 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="904625" first="Brock" last="Davis"] | Georgetown Day ’22</h5> <p>Davis plays much bigger than his listed height of 6-foot-4. A big reason why is because of his motor. One thing Davis does each time he hits the court is play as hard as he possibly can. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="954249" first="Christian" last="De La Rosa"] | EL Haynes ’21</h5> <p>It doesn’t take long to notice that De La Rosa is extremely active on both ends of the floor. The 6-foot-5 big man runs the floor with purpose and is a terror on the offensive glass. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902025" first="Malcolm" last="Dread"] | Gonzaga ’21</h5> <p>The energy that Dread brings to the team is contagious. Whether he’s locking up on defense or catching a putback dunk, he plays with high intensity at all times. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902049" first="Kent" last="King"] | Archbishop Carroll ’21</h5> <p>King’s addition to Carroll’s frontcourt was a valuable one. His versatility and effort translated into productivity on both ends of the court from day one. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902033" first="Kris" last="King"] | Archbishop Carroll ’21</h5> <p>Like his twin brother [player_tooltip player_id="902049" first="Kent" last="King"], [player_tooltip player_id="902033" first="Kris" last="King"] is wired to play with unrelenting effort while on the court. This is particularly evident in transition, where he loves to get out and run by filling the lanes.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902067" first="Stanley" last="Marsh"] | Thurgood Marshall ’21</h5> <p>At 6-foot-3, Marsh may be undersized to play inside, but he makes his presence felt on every play because he works so hard. He is particularly effective as a rim protector and an offensive rebounder as a result of his high work rate.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="836530" first="Chris" last="Mateo"] | Dunbar ’21</h5> <p>Mateo feeds off the energy he brings to the court, and this gives him a boost on both ends of the court. He’s always active on the boards, consistently dangerous in transition, and constantly alert defensively. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="957035" first="Chris" last="Russell"] | Sidwell Friends ’23</h5> <p>Russell was one of the first names that came to mind when curating this list. It’s rare to see a freshman understand the value of playing hard all the time as he does. Once the rest of Russell’s overall game catches up to his high energy levels, things could get scary for his opponents. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="836531" first="Spencer" last="Tyson"] | Sidwell Friends ’21</h5> <p>Tyson won’t score a bunch of points, but he makes all types of hustle plays that impact the outcome of a game. Whether he’s diving on the floor for a 50/50 ball, or just being active with his long arms to disrupt passing lanes, you can always count on him to work extremely hard when he’s on the court.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="957028" first="Bryson" last="Wilson"] | Maret ’23</h5> <p>Wilson is indeed a high-level athlete, but his motor also sets him apart from his peers. Just watch him for a few possessions. Watch how Wilson runs the floor or attacks the glass for a rebound and you’ll see the impetus he plays with. </p>