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MISAL Honorable Mention Part 3

MISAL Honorable Mention Part 3
Van Johnson
Van Johnson February 23, 2025 @ 09:09 PM
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Mateo Rice
Mateo Rice 7'1" | C | 2026
MD
Messiah Manning
Messiah Manning 5'11" | PG | 2027
MD
Luke Arulefela
Luke Arulefela 6'0" | PG | 2028
MD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finishing up the 3rd part of the Metro Independent School League report. Will be highlighting some the up and coming prospects in the Honorable Mention listing that features a group of returning underclassmen that will have the MISAL conference on notice next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2754446"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bbe1630eadf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In terms of pure intrigue, Rice who arrived in the state last month.  Might've been the most enticing long-term prospect on display in the MISL conference as well as the DMV area for the next 2 years. He's already an extremely long, fluid athlete with great size and useful instincts on both ends of the floor. Rice displays touch and power as an interior finisher. He blocks/alters shots at a quality rate and runs the floor well in transition. Rice capitalizes on his opportunities within the flow of the action but truly doesn't require touches to make an impact. Given his overall appeal, it'll be interesting to follow him over the next calendar year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2722732"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bbe1630eb3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He plays with a ton of confidence and is a very skilled point guard. His dribbling package is elite and allows him to get to the basket and dish out 4 assists a game. Despite his size. Manning showed the ability to finish at the rim with floaters or pull-up and his handles allow him to create shots for himself at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2625798"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bbe1630eb8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After watching his consistent production throughout the season it would be difficult to say any negatives about [player_tooltip player_id='2625798' first='Luke' last='Arulefela'] as a freshman. He did legitimately everything as a focal point for a 15-11 team that finished with a 8-3 league record with only one senior on their team. Whether creating, setting up others, or applying nonstop scoring pressure from all levels, Luke delivered an average of almost 10 points a game. He filled it up as a scorer and contained his assignment well defensively. Arulefela should appeal to various next-level coaches in the future..</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kyle Kovich","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"King's Christian Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bbe1630ec28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Known for his spot-up shooting, Kyle averaged 13 points per game while shooting an impressive 52% from the field. He has proven to be a go-to player for his team, moving extremely well without the ball and demonstrating the ability to shoot effectively from anywhere on the court<strong>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aiden Hart","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Takoma Academy (Maryland)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bbe1630ecaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good length for a wing. Very quick getting off the floor. A finesse slasher type player. Has ability to finish tough shots. Not a long-range shooter at this point. Handles and passes well. Serves as secondary ball handler. Disruptive and versatile defender. Improving shooting range is key to his development."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Elijah Burgess","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"King's Christian Academy (Maryland)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bbe1630ed39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elijah, a quick and crafty point guard, has dazzled with his ball-handling skills and playmaking abilities. His vision and leadership on the court have set her apart as a natural leader and floor general.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Finishing up the 3rd part of the Metro Independent School League report. Will be highlighting some the up and coming prospects in the Honorable Mention listing that features a group of returning underclassmen that will have the MISAL conference on notice next year.

Mateo Rice

Mateo Rice

MD
C
HEIGHT 7'1"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Mateo
Rice C
Class
2026
Height
7'1"
HS
Southern Maryland Christian Academy
|
MD
MISAL Honorable Mention Part 3
In terms of pure intrigue, Rice who arrived in the state last month.  Might’ve been the most enticing...
Written by Van Johnson
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Mateo Rice

State: Maryland
School: Southern Maryland Christian Academy
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Messiah Manning

Messiah Manning

MD
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Messiah
Manning PG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Avalon
|
MD
MISAL Honorable Mention Part 3
He plays with a ton of confidence and is a very skilled point guard. His dribbling package is...
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Messiah Manning

State: Maryland
School: Avalon
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Luke Arulefela

Luke Arulefela

MD
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Luke
Arulefela PG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Avalon School
|
MD
MISAL Honorable Mention Part 3
After watching his consistent production throughout the season it would be difficult to say any negatives about Luke...
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State: Maryland
School: Avalon School
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Kyle Kovich

Kyle Kovich

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2025

Kyle Kovich

School: King's Christian Academy
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Aiden Hart

Aiden Hart

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Aiden Hart

School: Takoma Academy (Maryland)
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Elijah Burgess

Elijah Burgess

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2027

Elijah Burgess

School: King's Christian Academy (Maryland)
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