AAU Preview: Team Loaded VA 17U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue our AAU team preview series with a look at [program_tooltip program_id='2226307' first='Team' last='Loaded VA']'s 3SSB team. Based out of Richmond, Loaded has become one of the top programs in the nation regardless of shoe affiliation, and a flagship program on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's an in depth look at their 9 man roster to start the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1782682' first='Latrell' last='Allmond'] | 6'8” PF | John Marshall 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1910717,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Allmond-Latrell-CBG.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Allmond-Latrell-CBG.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1910717" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An All State selection and two time state champion as well as a consensus top 50 player in his class, Allmond will play up on this 17U group and will likely be their starting big man. He's a mix of brute strength and athleticism, dominating in the paint and has shown improvement in his jump shots on the perimeter as well. He'll provide plenty of toughness in the paint for them on the Circuit this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1591317' first='Nate' last='Ament'] | 6'8” SF | Highland School 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1905348,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Ament-Nate-Loaded.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Ament-Nate-Loaded.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1905348" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A five star recruit and a consensus top 20 player in the country, Ament blew up last summer with Team Loaded and is now being courted by some of the top programs in the nation. The 6'8” wing has a unique skillset with his ability to put it on the deck and make shots from deep, and he has a very good understanding of the game as well. He'll be a walking mismatch who can play and guard multiple positions while being able to put up big numbers on a regular basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489070' first='Danzelle' last='Coles'] | 6'3” CG | St. Anne's Belfield 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1602909,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Coles-Danzelle-CBG-1-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Coles-Danzelle-CBG-1-scaled.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1602909" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coles was a state champion as a sophomore at Highland Springs and went to two other state championships with Springs and STAB, and it looks like his game has grown a lot with his year at STAB. He's a microwave scoring guard who will bring them instant offense off the bench as he can get downhill and is a strong finisher and he can get hot quickly. He can play on or off the ball, moves his feet well to stay in front of ball handlers and is a very good rebounding guard too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1494112' first='Troy' last='Henderson'] | 6'1” PG | Lancaster 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1978892,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Henderson-Troy-Loaded.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Henderson-Troy-Loaded.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1978892" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A two time Class 1 Player of the Year and state champion, Henderson will turn heads as the guy who leads the second unit with his advanced skillset and IQ at the point guard position. He quickly picks up concepts and reads the defense effortlessly, working well in pick-and-rolls, dribble hand-offs and “get” actions. He can create shots for himself and others and he's a pesky defender with great instincts too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955968' first='Marcus' last='Jackson'] | 6'8” C | John Marshall 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2218789,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/Jackson-Marcus.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/Jackson-Marcus.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2218789" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is a two time state champion, one with Edmondson in Maryland and one with John Marshall last year, and he's going to turn a lot of heads with freak athletic ability this summer. He has a great frame that is ready to play in college already, and he plays above the rim so effortlessly and with so much authority it's hard to believe your eyes. He has worked on rounding out his game but his rim running and rim protecting ability are as impressive as anyone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259633' first='Elijah' last='Kelly'] | 6'7” SF | Miller School 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1741990,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/Kelly-Elijah.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/Kelly-Elijah.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1741990" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly moved to Miller School last year from Radford and was a big reason for their state championship win this year, and he's going to be an integral part of the second unit and should impress coaches with is versatility. At 6'7” he's a very good athlete who can play above the rim, but he has great ball skills too with the ability to make plays off the bounce for himself and others. He can score it from all three levels and is a versatile defender as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1591316' first='Kaden' last='Magwood'] | 6'3” PG | Oak Hill Academy 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Magwood had a breakout year on the EYSL and is a nationally ranked prospect who will likely continue to blow up this summer. The 6'3” point guard is a natural scorer who is great in late shot clock situations with his ability to create space in limited dribbles and convert tough shots when he needs to. He is shifty off the bounce, scores it from all three levels and he makes difficult plays look very easy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Desmon Rose | 6'7” PF | John Marshall 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1980315,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Rose-Desmond.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Rose-Desmond.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1980315" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rose is a two time state champion at John Marshall and has taken big strides in his game over the past year and will be a vital piece off the bench for Loaded this season. The 6'7” forward is a good athlete who brings versatility with his ability to move his feet defensively and put it on the deck on the offensive end too. He can make shots and get to the rim but he really thrives in doing the dirty work and the little things to help his team win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1782699' first='Quincy' last='Wadley'] | 6'5” PG | Bishop O'Connell 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2251096,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/Wadley-Quincy-crop-3226x2118-1698079813.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/Wadley-Quincy-crop-3226x2118-1698079813.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2251096" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A five star recruit and consensus top 20 player in the 2026 class, Wadley will play up on the 17s team and will be one of their go-to guys in the backcourt. The 6'5” sophomore can play on and off the ball and he has an advanced skillset and IQ to go along with his great size not he perimeter as well. The lefty is a knock down shooter from deep, gets to spots off the bounce and he's a very good rebounder for his position too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->