Fall Jamboree Weekend Notes

Adam Ayalew

October 3, 2022 @ 05:18 PM

<p>ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Saint James Fall Jamboree provided us with a good opportunity to check out a handful of teams in an intimate setting. Here are some notes from a busy slate of action.</p>   <h2>McNamara is rolling like a well-oiled machine</h2>   <p>The Mustangs' five-guard lineup is a thing. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1362691' first='Chase' last='Lawton'] </strong>provides underrated defense and shot-making. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='957109' first='Jeremiah' last='Quigley']</strong> adds clutch scoring and playmaking. 2025 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370501' first='Jaren' last='Curtis']</strong> is a jack-of-all-trades. And <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='957038' first='Jaden' last='Johnson']</strong> is reliable. Freshman <strong>Alexander Prince-Moody</strong> brings some additional flair to this team with his above-the-rim finishing ability. </p>   <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1343126' first='Phoenix' last='Shahateet']'s Stock is Rising</h2>   <p>Shahateet looks like he is in for a breakout junior campaign. The 6-foot-4 guard is super versatile and highly efficient. One thing Shahateet does at an above-average rate is block shots. He is really good at walling up and challenging shots without fouling. </p>   <h2>Huntingtown Prospects Emerge</h2>   <p>Several new faces emerged this weekend. 2023 PG <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598797' first='Emerson' last='Neal']</strong> is a name to know. He is a vigilant defender who makes a difference offensively with his passing and cutting. A pair of sophomores who caught our eye with this crew included <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1768970' first='Nate' last='Harris']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1768969' first='Brady' last='Swann']</strong>. </p>   <h2>Shorthanded Tigers Still Boast Talent</h2>   <p>Even without some of their top players, Coach Tee Johnson's crew still had some nice moments. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1366905' first='Kai' last='Settles']</strong>, one of the stars of the DMV Top 250 Expo, took 3 charges in a game vs. the Mustangs. Look out for <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1127318' first='Justin' last='Gilmore']</strong> this year. The 2024 guard has some burst. Look for him to be a dynamic scorer for his team. </p>   <h2>Dylan Moore is a sleeper in 2023</h2>   <p>DC International has an impressive group. <strong>Dylan Moore</strong> looked like one of their better players. He is a rangy athlete who passes it well and displays solid off-ball movement. Moore has a good-looking shot and helps out on the boards. He will be firmly on our watch list for the upcoming season. </p>   <h2>New-Look Grace Brethren Impress</h2>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1413515' first='Damien' last='Jones']</strong> continued where he left off this summer with an electric performance. He was devastating in the open court as a scorer or playmaker. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1579102' first='Daouda' last='Traore']</strong>, one of the standouts from DVMElite 80, also had a solid outing. </p>   <h2>Additional Notes</h2>   <p>The battle between St. Mary's Ryken and St. Mary's Annapolis was hotly contested. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1759607' first='Noah' last='Rogers']</strong> provided Coach Hulum with steady play at the point guard spot. He is a name to know in 2024. </p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1324462' first='George' last='Vandiver']</strong> looked solid in his first action since suffering a torn ACL back in January. The 2024 guard is a crafty finisher who plays with solid fundamentals. Vandiver played a scrappy brand of basketball and made some nice passes to get his teammates open shots.</p>

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Saint James Fall Jamboree provided us with a good opportunity to check out a handful of teams in an intimate setting. Here are some notes from a busy slate of action.