PYBL Fall Showcase: Roster Preview

The PYBL Fall High School Showcase begins this weekend, and now is a good time to preview the event. Here is an overview of the rosters that <a href="https://www.thepybl.org/copy-of-hs-fall-showcase-rosters">can be found online here.</a> <h5>Team PYBL Black</h5> [caption id="attachment_1042963" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Woods-Mike-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1042963 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Woods-Mike-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="902069" first="Mike" last="Woods"][/caption] This team features a nice combo of reliable perimeter players along with size in the front-court. [player_tooltip player_id="712751" first="Abdou" last="Samb"] and [player_tooltip player_id="902092" first="Reis" last="Jones"] are two productive bigs who should assert their authority. Keep an eye on 2021 wing [player_tooltip player_id="902069" first="Mike" last="Woods"], a flat-out sleeper who has been playing at a very high level for quite some time now. <h5>Team Houzmazoo</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069396" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Aiken-Mark-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069396 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Aiken-Mark-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="836516" first="Mark" last="Aiken"][/caption] There’s plenty of DC flavor within this team. [player_tooltip player_id="902028" first="Miasiah" last="Brown"] and [player_tooltip player_id="836494" first="Maurice" last="Johnson"], who were once teammates at Chavez, they will have the chance to play together again here. [player_tooltip player_id="836516" first="Mark" last="Aiken"] and [player_tooltip player_id="902082" first="Jasir" last="Tremble"] will provide ample floor spacing and share ball-handling duties while also competing defensively. <h5>Team Slam City Management Group</h5> [caption id="attachment_1050499" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Aire-Favour-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1050499 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Aire-Favour-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="777061" first="Favour" last="Aire"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="777061" first="Favour" last="Aire"] will without a doubt be a forceful paint presence as the centerpiece of this team. [player_tooltip player_id="798711" first="Chris" last="Kuzemka"] is an under-the-radar 2021 guard prospect that could break out here. Expect this team to share the ball well and make a lot of threes, with Eric Gordon providing experience and [player_tooltip player_id="962796" first="Nate" last="Pabis"] splashing in long bombs from downtown. <h5>Team Wingzza</h5> [caption id="attachment_1039826" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Lawson-Rob-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1039826 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Lawson-Rob-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="904663" first="Rob" last="Lawson"][/caption] This team has a lot of athleticism all across the board. [player_tooltip player_id="904663" first="Rob" last="Lawson"] should set the tone in the backcourt with his dynamic playmaking ability on both ends of the floor. Derik Queen, [player_tooltip player_id="904679" first="Jacory" last="Wilkes"], and [player_tooltip player_id="957052" first="Tieron" last="Vick"] will be a menacing trio for foes to deal with in the front-court. <h5>Team Free Love</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069397" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Kaiser-Jamie-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069397 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Kaiser-Jamie-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Jamie Kaiser[/caption] Northern Virginia is well-represented within this team. Jamie Kaiser and [player_tooltip player_id="999637" first="John" last="Awoke"] were considered two of the top freshmen in the area last season and will look to build off that momentum. [player_tooltip player_id="904658" first="Masai" last="Troutman"] and Steve Lincoln are a formidable duo on the wing who stand out on this roster alongside blossoming big man Nick Evans. [player_tooltip player_id="904645" first="Chase" last="Williams"] could be the X-Factor for this team when you consider his clutch gene and moxie. <h5>Team Triple Threat</h5> [caption id="attachment_1036077" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Lewis-Paul.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1036077 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Lewis-Paul-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="897404" first="Paul" last="Lewis"][/caption] Maryland commit [player_tooltip player_id="897404" first="Paul" last="Lewis"] will be a fun watch with this group but don’t sleep on Richmond commit [player_tooltip player_id="902025" first="Malcolm" last="Dread"] who is always making plays. [player_tooltip player_id="798765" first="Tyler" last="Stringer"] is an agile big man who could curate provide highlights while rolling to the rim. <h5>Team Get Wright Training</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069398" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Aiken-Mike-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069398 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Aiken-Mike-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="775329" first="Michael" last="Aiken"][/caption] This team is well balanced, but the backcourt stands out the most when you look at [player_tooltip player_id="775329" first="Michael" last="Aiken"], [player_tooltip player_id="902024" first="Saveon" last="Jackson"], Jamiyl Kirkland, and [player_tooltip player_id="904650" first="Willie" last="Rivera"]. The guards are offset nicely with some good talent in the front-court. 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="902098" first="Greg" last="Jones"] and 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="836495" first="Jaiden" last="Butler"] will fortify the interior by defending, rebounding, and finishing. <h5>Team Unison</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069400" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jacks-Antoine-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069400 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jacks-Antoine-Head-Shot-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="836524" first="Antoine" last="Jacks"][/caption] FDU commit [player_tooltip player_id="836524" first="Antoine" last="Jacks"] leads a sneaky-good backcourt that features BJ McNeil and [player_tooltip player_id="775362" first="Daemond" last="Ford"]. [player_tooltip player_id="815581" first="David" last="Solomon"] will anchor a front-court that should have no problem matching up with size with 6’6 Obinna Chuke and 6’4 [player_tooltip player_id="954639" first="Dylan" last="Bronner"] on the squad. <h5>Team FLVRS</h5> [caption id="attachment_1068043" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Smith-Tazir-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1068043 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Smith-Tazir-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Tazir Smith[/caption] Tazir Smith and [player_tooltip player_id="957028" first="Bryson" last="Wilson"] is a pair of high-flyers and put-back kings who will be must-see TV among this group. 2023 dynamo Jonathan Lamothe is sneaky athletic in his own right, and let’s not forget about [player_tooltip player_id="902016" first="Mohamed" last="Toure"] who can also be dangerous in transition. Point guards Ryan Blakey and Mathani Paul Swinson will be solid on the ball and watch out for [player_tooltip player_id="962810" first="Gibraltar" last="Coleman"] who should provide a dependable post presence. <h5>Team Avi8ted Thoughts</h5> [caption id="attachment_1031243" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Anderson-Imani-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1031243 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Anderson-Imani-Head-Shot-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1049820" first="Imani" last="Anderson"][/caption] This team has good defensive potential in the backcourt. [player_tooltip player_id="957888" first="Mike" last="Gray"] is quick and solid at the point of attack, and [player_tooltip player_id="902035" first="Ya’Qin" last="Staton"] is a bigger guard who can check taller wings. Expect this team to turn defense into offense quickly. [player_tooltip player_id="1049820" first="Imani" last="Anderson"] can push the ball, Sage Uwemedimo is electric on the break, and so is [player_tooltip player_id="837961" first="Kaden" last="Richardson"]. <h5>Team GBHF</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069405" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Gaskins-Kyle-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069405 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Gaskins-Kyle-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="777090" first="Kyle" last="Gaskins"][/caption] Defense appears to be the strong suit of this team. [player_tooltip player_id="777090" first="Kyle" last="Gaskins"], [player_tooltip player_id="902057" first="Rasheed" last="Dupree"], [player_tooltip player_id="904651" first="Ridge" last="Parks"], and Austin Smith are four pesky guards who are all effective at harassing opposing ball-handlers. [player_tooltip player_id="848406" first="Logan" last="Blair"] is a sneaky-good wing defender while [player_tooltip player_id="777077" first="Stephaun" last="Walker"] is an elite all-around defender. This team has guys who can make shots as well. Jack Taylor is one of several players on this team who can get hot from behind the arc. <h5>Team MVM Training</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069406" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Hanin-Cole-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069406 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Hanin-Cole-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="775333" first="Cole" last="Hanin"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="775333" first="Cole" last="Hanin"] is a lead guard who everyone on this team will likely enjoy playing with. He’ll make sure guys like [player_tooltip player_id="904664" first="Wisdom" last="Rogers"] are rewarded for their work around the basket, and find shooters like [player_tooltip player_id="904642" first="Jared" last="Turner"] open on the perimeter. [player_tooltip player_id="904626" first="Shane" last="Lancaster"] can be a difference-maker for this team with his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. <h5>Team CPS</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069409" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Reilly-Cavan-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069409 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Reilly-Cavan-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="815607" first="Cavan" last="Reilly"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="815582" first="David" last="Onanina"] will be an important figure in the paint for this team as they look to match up against some of the other top bigs in this event. Having Garvin Sween patrol the paint alongside Onanina should help. It will also be imperative for [player_tooltip player_id="957050" first="James" last="Lerner"], [player_tooltip player_id="904655" first="Amare" last="Curtis"], [player_tooltip player_id="957891" first="Zion" last="Russell"], and [player_tooltip player_id="904674" first="Jayden" last="Rainey"] to make sure the bigs are getting his touches for the work that they will be asked to do inside. [player_tooltip player_id="815607" first="Cavan" last="Reilly"] should also be effective on multiple fronts with his versatility. <h5>Team Swishology</h5> [caption id="attachment_1058779" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0766.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1058779 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0766-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Miles Webb[/caption] Amherst commit [player_tooltip player_id="1049634" first="Will" last="Scherer"] will be asked to do the heavy lifting inside for this well-balanced group. Guard play should be rock-solid. [player_tooltip player_id="775372" first="Dylan" last="Edwards"] and Tye Thompson, two underrated 2021 guards, are a formidable duo in the backcourt. Demarco Wade is an up-and-comer who should contribute in the backcourt as well. Miles Webb and [player_tooltip player_id="904657" first="Matthew" last="Malone"] is a dynamic front-court tandem that will be a matchup nightmare with their blend of size and athleticism. <h5>Team Lape Films</h5> [caption id="attachment_1039990" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Hill-Bobby-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1039990 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Hill-Bobby-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="902032" first="Bobby" last="Hill"][/caption] This team has a modern-day feel when you look at the roster makeup. [player_tooltip player_id="902032" first="Bobby" last="Hill"], [player_tooltip player_id="902013" first="Thomas" last="Whitley"], [player_tooltip player_id="904629" first="Quinn" last="Clark"]e, [player_tooltip player_id="1049824" first="Malachi" last="Briscoe"], and Nick Deve are interchangeable pieces that provide ample size in the front-court. [player_tooltip player_id="999624" first="Mason" last="So"] and Kino Lilly are two sharpshooters that should pair nicely in the backcourt. <h5>Team 6ixthman Cards</h5> [caption id="attachment_1049964" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Freeman-Brayon-Head-Shot-1.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1049964 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Freeman-Brayon-Head-Shot-1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="977496" first="Brayon" last="Freeman"][/caption] This team should be robust at the point of attack defensively. Mike Henderson, [player_tooltip player_id="904640" first="Dylan" last="Williamson"], Greg Spurlock, and [player_tooltip player_id="977496" first="Brayon" last="Freeman"] can all lock up. All those guys can also score and create. Brian Jackson, [player_tooltip player_id="904625" first="Brock" last="Davis"], and [player_tooltip player_id="904665" first="Derrick" last="Key"] should provide plenty of muscle around the basket. <h5>Team PYBL Red</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069410" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Sunderland-Saxby-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069410 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Sunderland-Saxby-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="815613" first="Saxby" last="Sunderland"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="962798" first="Zach" last="Bolgert"] is a solid pick-and-pop big man on this team that might pose matchup problems for some of these other bigs while holding his own on the boards. Guard play should be solid when you look at DaJuan McMillan, Donovahn Keyes, Messiah Sumner, and [player_tooltip player_id="815613" first="Saxby" last="Sunderland"] who can all go. [player_tooltip player_id="957890" first="Xzavier" last="Long"] is going to be doing a bit of everything and will be looking to make a statement as he has been throughout the fall. <h5>Team Everything Dope</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069412" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Mbeng-Bez-Head-Shot..jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069412 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Mbeng-Bez-Head-Shot.-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="712742" first="Bez" last="Mbeng"][/caption] This team should excel in transition. [player_tooltip player_id="712742" first="Bez" last="Mbeng"] loves to get up and down the court. A fast break with Mbeng on the ball and a powerhouse like [player_tooltip player_id="1049817" first="Shaq" last="Samuels"] trailing could be an alarming proposition. <h5>Team Get Laced</h5> [caption id="attachment_1069414" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Raynor-Delonte-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1069414 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Raynor-Delonte-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="837960" first="Delonte" last="Raynor"][/caption] This should be a solid defensive team with a towering rim-protector in Oluwasegun "Duro" Durosinmi. [player_tooltip player_id="902037" first="Kordell" last="Lewis"] is a pit-bull on the ball and will be joined by some good athletes like [player_tooltip player_id="837960" first="Delonte" last="Raynor"] and [player_tooltip player_id="902006" first="Devin" last="Ceaser"]. Larry Bullock is a nice player that should provide some offensive firepower and contribute defensively as well. <h5>Team Free Alexander</h5> [caption id="attachment_1028180" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Waters-DaysJuan-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1028180 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Waters-DaysJuan-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="902022" first="Day’sJuan" last="Waters"][/caption] This team features an explosive backcourt led by Byron Ireland, [player_tooltip player_id="836473" first="James" last="Gross Jr."] and Demeiko Ross Jr. [player_tooltip player_id="902022" first="Day’sJuan" last="Waters"] will be dropping buckets but also holding his own defensively and on the boards. Ariel Goddot and [player_tooltip player_id="962786" first="Christian" last="May"] will bring size and athleticism to a versatile front-court.