Must-see Teams in 2022-2023
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Who are some of the must-see teams for the upcoming season? Find out here. Churchill (MD) The Bulldogs have as perhaps much talent as you will find on a public school roster next season. Their big three of Ezekiel Avit…
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Churchill (MD)
The Bulldogs have as perhaps much talent as you will find on a public school roster next season. Their big three of Ezekiel Avit Ezekiel Avit 6'3" | SF Churchill | 2023 MD , Isaiah Mbeng Isaiah Mbeng 6'2" | PG Churchill | 2023 State MD , and Tre Stott Tre Stott 6'5" | SG National Christian White | 2023 State MD will be difference-makers on a nightly basis.
Gonzaga (DC)
The Eagles have a roster featuring a nice blend of experience and youth. Three seniors, Thomas Batties, Jack Cadin Jack Cadin 6'2" | SG Gonzaga | 2023 State MD , and Ryan Sabol Ryan Sabol 6'3" | CG Gonzaga | 2023 State MD , are all high-level college prospects. Time will tell just how good the Purple Eagles 2025 class will be, but it’s shaping up to be a good one.
Hayfield (VA)
The Hawks made history last year, and expectations will once again be high despite the loss of Braylon Wheeler and Ashton Pratt to graduation. All-Met first teamer Greg Jones Greg Jones 6'5" | SF Hayfield | 2023 State #258 Nation VA returns along with fellow 2023’s Dj Holloway Dj Holloway 6'0" | CG Hayfield | 2023 State VA and David King David King 6'3" | PF Hayfield | 2023 State VA . That core of high-end talent will have a strong enough supporting cast to Make Hayfield one of the teams to beat again in the Northern Virginia public sector.
Jackson-Reed (DC)
It’s still very early, but the Tigers look like they will have a strong chance to win another city title. Rob Dockery Rob Dockery 6'6" | SF Jackson-Reed | 2024 #128 Nation MD will look to fill the shoes of Wilson legend Darren Buchanan Jr., but he will have plenty of help. Marvin Brimage is looking to build off a breakout junior campaign. The arrivals of Justin Gilmore Justin Gilmore 6'1" | CG Jackson-Reed | 2024 State MD and Jayden Fort Jayden Fort 6'8" | PF Jackson-Reed | 2025 State #128 Nation MD only bolster the plethora of options at Coach Tee Johnson’s disposal.
Mount St. Joseph (MD)
Amani Hansberry Amani Hansberry 6'7" | C Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State #52 Nation MD has been the consensus top prospect on our site since his freshman year. Despite losing the top prospect in 2024, Bryson Tucker, the Gaels will still be a must-watch team. Hansberry is surrounded by an experienced trio of guards in Austin Abrams Austin Abrams 6'3" | SG Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State MD , Sean Clark Sean Clark 6'1" | CG Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State MD , and Ace Valentine Ace Valentine 6'2" | PG Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State MD . And the emergence of Tyonne Farrell Tyonne Farrell 6'6" | PF Mount St. Joseph | 2024 State #210 Nation MD gives MSJ a formidable one-two punch in the frontcourt.
Landon (MD)
Coach Turner has quickly helped turn Landon into an interesting sleeper team within the area. Senior Tyler Perkins Tyler Perkins 6'4" | SG Landon | 2023 State #268 Nation MD has been a hot name in recent months, but don’t forget about his classmate Christos Palkogiannis. Frankie Mannino Frankie Mannino 6'4" | SF Landon | 2025 State MD is a promising 2025 name to monitor as well. Aristeides John Hobson Aristeides John Hobson 6'4" | SG Landon | 2024 State MD and Ube Zaid Ube Zaid 5'8" | PG Landon | 2026 State MD are a pair of newcomers who have stood out this offseason and could make an impact.
Paul VI (VA)
Is this the most talented team we’ve seen at PVI in recent memory? On paper, it’s hard to argue against that statement. The Panthers have at least one top-five prospect in our 2023-2025 Virginia Rankings, and 5 of the top-7 in 2024. DeShawn Harris-Smith DeShawn Harris-Smith 6'5" | SF Paul VI | 2023 State #53 Nation VA enjoyed a productive summer on the EYBL and looks ready to lead this gifted group.
Sidwell Friends (DC)
The Quakers quietly rattled off 27-straight wins en route to MAC and DCSAA Championships respectively last season. Much of their roster, including All-MAC standouts Cam Gillus Cam Gillus 5'10" | PG Sidwell Friends | 2023 State MD and Caleb Williams Caleb Williams 6'7" | SF Sidwell Friends | 2024 State #93 Nation MD return. Jalen Rougier-Roane Jalen Rougier-Roane 6'5" | CG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State #142 Nation MD looks poised to take the next step. Transfers Acaden Lewis Acaden Lewis 6'2" | PG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State #149 Nation MD and Jake Williams Jake Williams 6'4" | SG Sidwell Friends | 2024 State MD will look to help this Sidwell team reach its full potential.
St. Maria Goretti (MD)
Goretti’s 2023 class is sneaky good. The Gaels have 5 seniors who will have a chance to play in college. It’s a mystery how Dionte Alexander Dionte Alexander 6'3" | SG St. Maria Goretti | 2023 State MD has not received more division one interest. Justin Cheung is considered a knockdown shooter, and Najeh Allen has untapped potential. Jahsan Johnson and Tristan Cook Tristan Cook 6'0" | CG St Maria Goretti | 2023 State MD are a pair of accomplished guards who are flying under the radar as well.