December Recap: Top Playmakers
Adam Ayalew
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<p>Here are some of the top playmakers I observed during December.</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2242121' first='Emonte' last='Hill Jr.'] | Frederick '25</h4>
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<p>You don't often see a high school player record 10 assists in a game. That's just what Hill did vs. Jefferson earlier this month. The lefty is a true PG who looks to pass before scoring.</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2301294' first='Akim' last='Iscandari'] | Potomac School '26</h4>
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<p>Iscandari is a fearless lead guard who plays with incredible moxie and toughness. I watched him haul in 11 rebounds and hand out 6 dimes vs. Landon. He is a pickpocket on the ball defensively who is speedy in the open court and extremely shifty with the ball.</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1304244' first='Brian' last='Kennedy'] | South Lakes '24</h4>
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<p>Kennedy's trademark menacing defense was on display for the Seahawks at Patriot. He also delivered a game-high 10 assists.</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1370498' first='Nykolas' last='Lewis'] | Gonzaga '25</h4>
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<p>Lewis led the Eagles with 6 assists in their home win vs. Bishop Ireton this month. He also showed that he can rebound out of his area. </p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1956051' first='Demontae' last='Neclos'] | McKinley Tech '25</h4>
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<p>Neclos is the vocal leader of the Trainers, but he also leads by example with attentive defense. I watched him record 5 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks vs. Seton. </p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1782661' first='Malik' last='Shackleford'] | Friendship Tech '26</h4>
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<p>Shackleford has gotten bigger, stronger, and faster since the profile picture above was taken last winter. He posted 8 assists at St. Albans. Shackleford is a versatile guard who can initiate or move off the ball and score. He demonstrates a high IQ and is a strong communicator on the court as well. </p>
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Here are some of the top playmakers I observed during December.
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