Wk. 4 Open Gym Notes: Sidwell+Gwynn Park

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New readers: Use code Proia30 for discounted subscription</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we travel to open gyms across the DMV to get a look at the local talent before the upcoming season begins, we wanted to share with our readers our perspective of the team and some of the top players. Today, we'll look at the Sidwell Quakers of DC and the Gwynn Park Yellowjackets of Maryland. Let's get into it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sidwell Friends Academy Quakers (DC)<br></strong>The defending MAC and DCSAA champions graduate a ton of depth but still have one of the best backcourts in the area in seniors [player_tooltip player_id='1225257' first='Acaden' last='Lewis'], [player_tooltip player_id='1370500' first='Jalen' last='Rougier-Roane'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1370497' first='Caleb' last='Gillus']. Lewis has enjoyed one of the hottest summers in the country as a southpaw scorer that can fill it up from all 3 levels while facilitating well off the bounce. [player_tooltip player_id='1370500' first='Jalen' last='Rougier-Roane'] looks to carry some good positive momentum from his Team Canada experience to close out his Sidwell career on a high note as a versatile scorer that can also guard multiple spots. Gillus brings the defensive grit but also has polished his handle to get more paint touches while also knocking down 3s at a more consistent clip. McNamara transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1782594' first='Jalyn' last='Collingwood'] infuses some slashing, secondary ball-handling, and versatile defensive abilities into the Quaker's repertoire.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2610859' first='Joseph' last='Amprey IV'] and Harrison Keyser step into bigger roles off the bench while [player_tooltip player_id='2353562' first='Ian' last='Condon'] mans the low block as a sturdy play-finisher that can also step out and knock down 3s. Fully expect freshman PG [player_tooltip player_id='2453417' first='Jadah' last='Washington'] to earn minutes with the lockdown POA defense and play-making that he can provide to this team. A trio of young talent with size and diverse skillsets will look to carve out spots on varsity in [player_tooltip player_id='2610860' first='Omari' last='Pearson'] ('27), Eric Green ('28), and [player_tooltip player_id='2880853' first='Alex' last='Garrett'] ('27). Coach Singletary has several other intriguing young prospects that might be a year or so away from contributing at the varsity level but have a ton of upside in Jonah Ross ('27), Lucas Rose ('28), [player_tooltip player_id='2479607' first='Caden' last='Williams'] ('27), Lucas burns ('28) and Shaan Parikh ('28).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gwynn Park Yellowjackets (MD)<br></strong>Coach Garner heads into the 2024-2025 season with a retooled roster and a whole new starting five. Gwynn Park's young group will be led by a senior PG that can really fill it up from the perimeter in [player_tooltip player_id='2612701' first='Tristan' last='Jerry']. Fellow senior Lawrence Brooks will likely start alongside Jerry to provide a steadying presence that makes the right read, serves as a connector, takes charges, and guards at a high level. Incoming transfer [player_tooltip player_id='2494248' first='Abdul' last='Tarawally'] ('28) will likely serve as the go-to guy when the team needs a bucket while fellow transfer [player_tooltip player_id='2548898' first='Dwight' last='Strickland'] ('27) fills a need for the Hornets as an athletic slasher that can maximize his value with consistent defensive effort. 6'6 Carroll transfer [player_tooltip player_id='2548905' first='Angelo' last='Cunningham'] ('27) steps into a bigger role as a skilled W/F prospect that can knock down C+S looks and take bigs off the bounce. Gwynn Park won't be short on backcourt depth with a trio of PGs in [player_tooltip player_id='2548909' first='Dillon' last='Harley'] ('28), Kevin Bowie ('27), and [player_tooltip player_id='2453742' first='Derryc' last='Hale'] ('26) filling out the rotation as quick guards that get paint touches, score, and distribute. Senior guards Shukrani Magoma and Andre Osborne will provide some much-needed defense and shooting to round out a GP team that will look to compete for a PG County Championship.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->