Potential c/o 2025 Public School Award Candidate Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the full slate of the 2024-25 season games draw near, we wanted to present our preseason award nominees. Each class will be broken into six presentation categories. This article will break down our candidates for public schools around Maryland and DC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Note: Public charter and public magnet schools are included in our public school candidates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>MVP Candidates</strong>&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'8 F [player_tooltip player_id='1371867' first='Cameron' last='Ward'] | Largo High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cam has recently made his commitment to Michigan State University under Tom Izzo and is looking to hoist another state trophy in his final year. Clear runaway favorite as Maryland public schools' best senior due to his size, skill, and versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'5 PF [player_tooltip player_id='1370505' first='Josiah' last='Massaquoi'] | Jackson Reed (DC)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the loss of fellow big [player_tooltip player_id='1494074' first='Jayden' last='Fort'], more weight will be on JJ Massaquoi. But he is well equipped with the tools to lead the Tentley Tigers back to the top of DC, public or private.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'3 PG [player_tooltip player_id='2342597' first='Quintin' last='Cooper'] | Calvin Coolidge (DC)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper had quite a busy summer and earned himself a full ride to Hampton University. He looks to take his momentum into the season and help carry Coolidge far into the postseason.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'3 SG [player_tooltip player_id='1371863' first='Omarr' last='Smith'] | Baltimore City College HS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Explosive scorer out of Baltimore. One of the county's top guards anticipating a good 2025 season with new additions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'3 SF [player_tooltip player_id='1370494' first='David' last='Bumpass'] | Friendship Tech Prep (DC)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An impressive wing prospect that has grown tremendously over the off-season. One of Prep Hoops' Stockrisers. Big expectations for [player_tooltip player_id='1370494' first='David' last='Bumpass'] in his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Most-Improved Player</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5'11 G [player_tooltip player_id='2529510' first='Isaiah' last='Mansaray'] | Lackey High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mansaray made a huge statement over the summer with our scouts, earning himself a ranking in the top 50. Reliable guard prospect to watch for a big senior season with Lackey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'5 G [player_tooltip player_id='2450418' first='Marley' last='Park'] | Jackson Reed (DC)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2450418' first='Marley' last='Park'] is a vital piece to the Tentley Tigers success. He is another player that should see his role increase with the absence of a few graduates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'3 SF [player_tooltip player_id='2540455' first='Doran' last='Clausell'] | Benjamin Banneker Academic HS (DC)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clausell is a player that should have a breakout season. Showed nice ability last season and with [program_tooltip program_id='2077004' first='Team' last='Takeover'] this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'1 PG [player_tooltip player_id='1956020' first='Kwari' last='Harvey'] | Frederick Douglass&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highly effective guard with nice scoring ability. Has a good impact on the team when he's playing well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Defensive Player of the Year</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'8 C [player_tooltip player_id='1768958' first='Tyrell' last='Bowles'] | CH Flowers&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big paint protector that shows discipline defending layups. Stays out of foul trouble and has true impact as the defensive anchor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'4 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2571838' first='Jared' last='Mobley'] | Largo High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can really lock in defensively when given the tough matchup. Causes havoc in the passing lane due to his length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'6 F [player_tooltip player_id='2532527' first='Jordan' last='Prior'] | Carver-Vo Tech (DC)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prior has a big body that takes up lots of space in the paint. Imposes his will at times underneath the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6'5 SF [player_tooltip player_id='2722690' first='Yannis' last='Kiki'] | John F. Kennedy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very aggressive degree with high activity. Uses hands and body well and turns good defense to quick offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->