Preseason All-Senior Teams: Virginia Publics

<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 Virginia Public Schools. </p> <h5>First Team</h5> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="697140" first="Jacob" last="Cooper"]</strong></p> <p>The reigning 5A State Player of the Year, Cooper has looked great so far this fall. Expect another consistently productive season from the reliable lead guard.</p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="798691" first="Jason" last="Nelson"]</strong></p> <p>Richmond-bound <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="798691" first="Jason" last="Nelson"]</strong>, last year’s 2A State Player of the Year, was a safe bet to make the first-team when considering this list. John Marshall’s dependable floor general is in good form at the moment and looks set for another amazing season. </p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="798699" first="Andre" last="Speight"]</strong></p> <p>Speight, who is headed to Mount St. Mary’s, has been a central figure in South County’s recent success under Coach Mike Robinson. One year removed from being named to the VHSL 6A All-State First Team, he’s a strong candidate to win Player of the Year. </p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="798698" first="Quentin" last="Livingston"]</strong></p> <p>Livingston might be considered a dark-horse on this first team, but his credentials and recent play speak volumes about his potential. He was named Second Team All-State in 4A last season, and will once again be a key player at King’s Fork. </p> <p><strong>C - [player_tooltip player_id="543842" first="Roosevelt" last="Wheeler"]</strong></p> <p>Wheeler has enjoyed terrorized opposing front-courts throughout his high school career and was a no-brainer pick to make first-team here. </p> <h5>Second Team</h5> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/IMG_0882.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1065190" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/IMG_0882-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="798739" first="Cam" last="Cormany"]</strong></p> <p>2A All-State First-Teamer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="798739" first="Cam" last="Cormany"] </strong>has impressed this fall. Expect him to perform well once again this season and be recognized accordingly.</p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="798682" first="Elvin" last="Edmonds"]</strong></p> <p>There is a lot to like about Edmonds, who was named to the VHSL 3A All-State Third Team last year. He should continue to do the heavy lifting at Hopewell and ultimately be in consideration for State Player of the Year. </p> <p><strong>G - Greg Spurlock</strong></p> <p>Spurlock, who is headed to Coppin State, is a gem from Loudoun County who was named to the 5A Second Team last year. He’s played well this fall and appears poised to build from his breakout junior campaign. </p> <p><strong>F - Elijah Kennedy</strong></p> <p>Kennedy excelled for the Stallions while earning a spot on the 5A First Team last year. Green Run’s promising wing has some upside and is still improving, thus making him an easy pick here.  </p> <p><strong>C - [player_tooltip player_id="798687" first="Avery" last="Ford"]</strong></p> <p>A defensive menace who is also a star on the gridiron, Ford is a respected hooper who was named to the 6A and All-Met First Teams last year. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t be able to replicate his performances from the past season.</p> <h5>Third Team</h5> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Kuzemka-Chris-Head-Shot.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1069806" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Kuzemka-Chris-Head-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>G - [player_tooltip player_id="798711" first="Chris" last="Kuzemka"]</strong></p> <p>Centreville’s <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="798711" first="Chris" last="Kuzemka"]</strong> is on a mission after missing his junior season due to injury. If you don’t know who he is now, there’s a good chance you will by season’s end. </p> <p><strong>G - Trey Nelson</strong></p> <p><strong>Trey Nelson</strong> will have an expanded role this season and should have Patriot running like a well-oiled machine this winter. Keep an eye on the southpaw point guard in the 6A ranks. </p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="798688" first="Jaylani" last="Darden"]</strong></p> <p>Darden is considered among the top available seniors in the state, and certainly one of the best in the 757. Expect last year’s 5A First-Teamer to continue playing at a high-level.</p> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id="798715" first="Tyrell" last="Harris"]</strong></p> <p>Harris will without a doubt be an important piece for Coach Honore at Potomac once again this year. He will be going for back-to-back 6A First Team Selections.</p> <p><strong>C - Trenton Picott</strong></p> <p>Picott is a sleeper from Northern Virginia who has been a very important player for South County for a while now. This should be his breakout season, and he checks in conservatively on the third team here. </p>