Top Local Backcourt Duos
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Who are some of the top backcourt duos to take note of for the 2022-2023 season? Find out here. Bishop McNamara | Jaden Johnson Jaden Johnson 6'0" | PG Bishop McNamara | 2023 State MD & Jeremiah Quigley Jeremiah Quigley…
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Bishop McNamara | Jaden Johnson Jaden Johnson 6'0" | PG Bishop McNamara | 2023 State MD & Jeremiah Quigley Jeremiah Quigley 5'9" | PG Bishop McNamara | 2023 State MD
The Mustangs feature a stable of talented guards, with Johnson and Quigley leading the way. These two players complement each other well. Johnson is able to match up with bigger opponents while Quigley makes life miserable for his matchup in the backcourt.
Bishop Walsh | TJ Robinson TJ Robinson 6'3" | SG Immaculate Conception | 2024 State #163 Nation NJ & Mike Williams Mike Williams 6'3" | CG Bishop Walsh | 2023 State #141 Nation MD
The Spartans guard duo of TJ Robinson TJ Robinson 6'3" | SG Immaculate Conception | 2024 State #163 Nation NJ & Mike Williams Mike Williams 6'3" | CG Bishop Walsh | 2023 State #141 Nation MD is formidable. Williams is considered a lockdown defender and Robinson can get buckets against just about anyone.
Gonzaga | Derek Dixon Derek Dixon 6'4" | SG Gonzaga | 2025 State #153 Nation MD & Nykolas Lewis Nykolas Lewis 6'2" | PG Gonzaga | 2025 State #146 Nation MD
Dixon and Lewis are the most inexperienced group on this list but perhaps have as much upside as any of the others. Both are well-rounded and capable of making a difference in multiple ways.
Mt. St. Joe | Austin Abrams Austin Abrams 6'3" | SG Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State MD & Ace Valentine Ace Valentine 6'2" | PG Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State MD
The Gaels’ guard tandem of Austin Abrams Austin Abrams 6'3" | SG Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State MD and Ace Valentine Ace Valentine 6'2" | PG Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State MD is strong. Valentine will put the clamps on your best offensive player while Abrams is dropping 15-20 points on the other end.
PVI | Ben Hammond Ben Hammond 5'10" | PG Paul VI | 2024 State #143 Nation VA & DeShawn Harris-Smith DeShawn Harris-Smith 6'5" | SF Paul VI | 2023 State #53 Nation VA
Panthers guards Ben Hammond Ben Hammond 5'10" | PG Paul VI | 2024 State #143 Nation VA & DeShawn Harris-Smith DeShawn Harris-Smith 6'5" | SF Paul VI | 2023 State #53 Nation VA are a dynamic duo. Both can initiate offense and are explosive.
Sidwell | Cam Gillus Cam Gillus 5'10" | PG Sidwell Friends | 2023 State MD & Acaden Lewis Acaden Lewis 6'2" | PG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State #149 Nation MD
We have yet to see Gillus & Lewis on the floor for an extended period but are expecting good results. Expect Gillus to set the tone defensively while Lewis adds flair and firepower on offense.
St. Frances | Carlton Carrington Carlton Carrington 6'4" | CG St. Frances | 2023 State #84 Nation MD & Jahnathan Lamothe Jahnathan Lamothe 6'3" | CG St. Frances | 2023 State #204 Nation MD
A pair of top-three prospects in Maryland’s 2023 class, Carrington and Lamothe are both headed to high major programs. Both can operate comfortably in multiple spots on the court.
St. John’s | Daquan Davis Daquan Davis 6'1" | PG Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #119 Nation GA & Malik Mack Malik Mack 6'0" | PG St. John’s | 2023 State #260 Nation MD
Davis and Mack are likely still getting acclimated to one another, but it probably won’t take long for these two to gel. Each guard looks to make something good happen on every single play whether attacking or defending.