December Recap: Top Playmakers
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Here are some of the top playmakers I observed during December. Emonte Hill Jr. Emonte Hill Jr. 5'9" | PG Frederick | 2025 State MD | Frederick ’25 You don’t often see a high school player record 10 assists in…
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Continue ReadingHere are some of the top playmakers I observed during December.
Emonte Hill Jr. Emonte Hill Jr. 5'9" | PG Frederick | 2025 State MD | Frederick ’25
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.
Akim Iscandari Akim Iscandari 5'11" | PG The Potomac School (McLean) | 2026 State VA | Potomac School ’26
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.
Brian Kennedy Brian Kennedy 5'10" | PG South Lakes | 2024 State VA | South Lakes ’24
Kennedy’s trademark menacing defense was on display for the Seahawks at Patriot. He also delivered a game-high 10 assists.
Nykolas Lewis Nykolas Lewis 6'2" | PG Gonzaga | 2025 State #146 Nation MD | Gonzaga ’25
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.
Demontae Neclos Demontae Neclos 5'10" | PG McKinley Tech | 2025 State MD | McKinley Tech ’25
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.
Malik Shackleford Malik Shackleford 6'3" | PG Friendship Tech | 2026 State MD | Friendship Tech ’26
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.