Preseason All-Senior Teams: Maryland Privates

<p>While we’re certainly taking things one day at a time, the prospects of high school basketball occurring in the DMV this winter are more promising now than they have been in quite a while. In anticipation of this, we will be rolling out preview content over the next several weeks. Here is a look at the Preseason All-Senior Teams for Maryland Private Schools. </p> <h5><strong>First Team</strong></h5> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="531258" first="Jalen" last="Miller"]</strong></p> <p>Miller was one of the first names that came to mind when thinking of this list. He’s rugged and battle-tested.</p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="775314" first="Erik" last="Reynolds"]</strong></p> <p>As we saw last year against Carroll, Reynolds has the ability to take a game by the scruff of its neck. That’s why he’s a first-teamer.</p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="902004" first="Jordan" last="Hawkins"]</strong></p> <p>Hawkins has improved at a rate as good as just about anyone else on this list over the last 12 months. With a year of WCAC bump under his belt, he should be able to raise his level once again. </p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="531233" first="Jakai" last="Robinson"]</strong></p> <p>You can’t argue with Robinson’s consistent level of production since his freshman season. He is a super reliable, versatile player who can fit seamlessly into virtually any team. </p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="775326" first="Jared" last="Billups"]</strong></p> <p>Billups has been an absolute rock at McDonough for a number of years now. You know he’s going to bring it every night and that’s why he’s on the first team. </p> <h5><strong>Second Team</strong></h5> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Mbeng-Bez-Head-Shot..jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1069412" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Mbeng-Bez-Head-Shot.-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="712742" first="Bez" last="Mbeng"]</strong></p> <p>Mbeng is a fine all-around player who enjoyed a breakout junior campaign. The reigning All WCAC First-Teamer remains one of the best available seniors in the area. </p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="1049483" first="Brayon" last="Freeman"]</strong></p> <p>National Christian added a key building block in [player_tooltip player_id="1049483" first="Brayon" last="Freeman"]. The GW commit will be a key contributor on both ends of the floor.</p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="954213" first="D’Angelo" last="Stines"]</strong></p> <p>Coach Clatchey has nothing but good things to say about Stines, who is among the most improved players in the MSJ program. ODU is getting a steal in this skilled guard. </p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="836468" first="Devon" last="Savage"]</strong></p> <p>Savage emerged as a go-to scorer last season at Riverdale. The sharpshooting wing should find himself among the area’s leading scorers next season. </p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="712747" first="Julian" last="Reese"]</strong></p> <p>Reese will once again be a defensive player of the year candidate in the MIAA/BCL. The Maryland commit is still just scratching the surface and should continue to make positive strides in the coming months. </p> <h5><strong>Third Team</strong></h5> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Elijah-Hawkins.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1040649" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Elijah-Hawkins-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="775338" first="Elijah" last="Hawkins"]</strong></p> <p>What’s one word to describe Hawkins? Winner. He was a no-brainer to make this list. </p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="902012" first="Kino" last="Lilly Jr."]</strong></p> <p>Lilly will be must-see TV at Landon this year. He will surely be one of the favorites to lead the area in scoring. </p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="836491" first="Khyrie" last="Staten"]</strong></p> <p>Staten’s consistency makes him close to a lock here. He truly broke out last season, becoming a nightly contributor to a winning squad.</p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="836473" first="James" last="Gross Jr."]</strong></p> <p>Gross is a forceful presence who does all the unheralded work that every team needs. For that, he earns a spot on the third team. </p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="836476" first="TJ" last="Gadsden"]</strong></p> <p>Gadsden’s contributions to his team’s championship last season goes beyond the stats. He learned how to lead not just with words, but actions each time he stepped on the court.</p>