Five Breakout Candidates in 2026
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Here are five breakout candidates from within the local 2026 class. Karon Bailey | St. Andrew’s (MD) Bailey could feature regularly for the Lions in the winter. He is a playmaking guard who will provide some outside shooting. Phenix Card…
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Continue ReadingHere are five breakout candidates from within the local 2026 class.
Karon Bailey | St. Andrew’s (MD)
Bailey could feature regularly for the Lions in the winter. He is a playmaking guard who will provide some outside shooting.
Phenix Card Phenix Card 6'0" | CG Hayfield | 2026 State VA | Hayfield (VA)
Card is growing, both physically and into a bigger role with the Hawks. The Southpaw is a knockdown shooter who can be very effective when he has the hot hand.
Angelo Dickerson Angelo Dickerson 6'3" | SG Bullis | 2026 State MD | Bullis (MD)
Dickerson appears to be next in the line of standout guards to come through the Bullis program. The lefty is a threat from three but plays off his shot to get paint touches and assist teammates or score in traffic.
Dominic Nguyen Dominic Nguyen 5'11" | PG Seton | 2026 State VA | Seton (VA)
Nguyen is a strong guard with a good handle who likes to get downhill. He seeks contact and can finish with either hand. Nguyen is also a scrappy defender. Expect him to be a regular standout at Seton.
Saxton Simley Saxton Simley 6'7" | SF Gonzaga | 2026 State MD | Gonzaga (DC)
By all accounts, Smiley is set for an uptick in minutes and production this winter. The dynamic wing has earned praise from the coaching staff and is expected to be a contributor.