DIAA Playoffs : Underclassmen Standouts
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The DIAA Playoffs were epic this year. With the top 4 seeds reaching the Bob, the seniors really flourished. But there were several underclassmen who elevated their teams. Here are a handful that stood out. They all happen to be…
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Continue ReadingThe DIAA Playoffs were epic this year. With the top 4 seeds reaching the Bob, the seniors really flourished. But there were several underclassmen who elevated their teams. Here are a handful that stood out. They all happen to be from the class of 2026.
Bryson Lane Bryson Lane 6'1" | CG Howard | 2026 State DE | 6’1 G 2026 Howard
In front of a sold out crowd, Lane and the Wildcats knocked off William Penn. His jumper was a big part of that, as he hit two treys — one spot up, one of a hammer screen — and went perfect from the line (7-7). Defensively, he showed good instincts and active hands to force multiple turnovers. In all, the 6’1 guard led his team with 15 points, 8 boards, 5 steals, and 1 block.
Alassan N’Diaye Alassan N’Diaye 6'5" | PF St. Mark’s | 2026 State DE | 6’5 F 2026 St. Mark’s
N’Diaye mixed it up inside and sprinkled in some shots from the outside when the Spartans topped Appoquinimink in double overtime. With a game-high 14 rebounds and 2 blocks, the paint was his. He turned many of those boards into second-chance points, which wound up deciding the game. N’Diaye complimented that with a turnaround jumper and two more from the top of the key for 22-point double-double.
Josh Obiora Josh Obiora 6'6" | PF St. Georeges Tech | 2026 State DE 6’5 F 2026 St. Georges
As a complimentary player for the Hawks, Obiora got produced in different ways across the team’s playoff run. In the upset over Seaford, he had a 15-point, 16-rebound double-double. Most of his buckets came from the second-chance opportunities he created but he hit some free throws too. Then, against Dover, he didn’t score much, however he had an awesome game on defense, getting 3 steals and blocking 5 shots.
Tarrance Williams Tarrance Williams 6'6" | C Dover | 2026 State DE | 6’6 C 2026 Dover
Although he wasn’t a starter and the stats didn’t show it, Williams definitely played like one. He added toughness and feel as the first man off the bench in all of their postseason games. Whether he was alongside Norwood or the lone big man, Williams put a lid on the rim defensively and moved the ball well, when he wasn’t scoring on post-ups or cleaning the glass. Williams was integral to Dover’s defense as they ultimately won it all.
Latrell Wright Latrell Wright 5'10" | PG Conrad | 2026 State DE | 5’10 G 2026 Conrad
The Wolves came up just short against the #3 seed Middletown Cavaliers, but they were in it from start to finish thanks to Wright. The 5’10 point guard toggled between scoring and setting the table for others. His assertiveness getting into the paint paid off, because when he wasn’t finishing with touch at the rim, he was converting at the charity stripe (8-10). Wright also kicked the ball for open threes and knocked down two of his own from deep, totaling 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.