All NOVA Team: Public School Juniors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HM [player_tooltip player_id='2820421' first='Jake' last='Coulam']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2820421' first='Jake' last='Coulam'] is one of the most underrated players in the state. He is a great ball-handler and facilitator. He is also an outstanding shooter who can create looks for himself and others. Yorktown had a very good offense and was one of the better teams in NOVA, and Jake was probably their best player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HM [player_tooltip player_id='1963398' first='Will' last='Davis']<br>Meridian didn't lose a game until the state semifinals. There were a lot of different players that were crucial to what Meridian did, and one of them was [player_tooltip player_id='1963398' first='Will' last='Davis']. Will is an elite shooter who plays both guard positions. He is a good mid-range shooter and does a good job putting the ball on the floor when teams run him off the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HM [player_tooltip player_id='2347788' first='Merrick' last='Rillstone']</strong><br>South Lakes didn't return many players following their state title last season, but they did keep their two best players. One of them being [player_tooltip player_id='2347788' first='Merrick' last='Rillstone']. Merrick was crucial in South Lakes title win taking over the 3rd quarter. Merrick can shoot the three and does a good job running the floor in transition. Merrick had a handful of huge defensive plays this year and I saw him meet guys at the rim multiple times. He puts the ball on the floor and attacks the rim fluidly for a guy that's 6'7”. Merrick was a first-team all-region and first-team all-district selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HM [player_tooltip player_id='2252302' first='William' last='Robinson']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2252302' first='William' last='Robinson'] is a player who has a lot of potential. There were times this season when he dominated games for Westfield. Will has a smooth shooting stroke and does a great job getting to the rim off closeouts. He uses his size well on the glass and he is a good defender. Will has a habit of picking up silly fouls, and if he tightens up a few other parts of his game, he will be a guy college coaches should look at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HM [player_tooltip player_id='1782684' first='Isaiah' last='Brown']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1782684' first='Isaiah' last='Brown'] is a good spot-up shooter who can get you points in big moments. Isaiah had a few big games this year when [player_tooltip player_id='2252294' first='Jemon' last='Price'] was out. Isaiah is well-built and he does an excellent job using his strength. He is a great finisher and knows when to get his offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2148734"],"_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-67eb5c35d26b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2148734' first='Elijah' last='Gaskins'] had a breakout year for Patriot. Elijah is a big factor on both ends of the court and he is a true point guard. Elijah is a great scorer from all three levels and he is an excellent facilitator. Elijah was region player of the year and a first-team all-state selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2252294"],"_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-67eb5c35d271e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2252294' first='Jemon' last='Price'] is a pure scorer. He has an excellent handle and hits tough shots from all over the court. He is a good athlete and when he gets hot he's one of the toughest players to stop in the state. Jemon does a great job as a passer when he's getting downhill as well. Jemon was a second-team all-state selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2612817"],"_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-67eb5c35d2766"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2612817' first='Colin' last='Byrd'] moving to Tuscarora from PVI early in the year was an excellent move for him. Colin plays that off-guard/wing role better than anyone in the state. His time at PVI is most likely a part of the reason he is so highly effective as a scorer without dominating the ball. He is an elite shooter, an outstanding defender, and the prototypical off-guard at the next level. Colin was a first-team all-state selection and averaged close to 20 PPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382874"],"_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-67eb5c35d27aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2382874' first='Mason' last='Ridgeway'] may have been the best public school player in NOVA for the 2026 class. Riverside was one of the best offenses in the state and Mason was the catalyst in that. Over the past two seasons, Mason has been a big riser. He has great size as a wing, and he has all the skills you want. Mason is a terrific spot-up shooter and does a great job getting to his spots when he puts the ball on the floor. He is an elite shotmaker and someone who will contribute to programs at the next level.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1963533"],"_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-67eb5c35d27ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1963533' first='Ryan' last='Brzezanski'] was highly productive for Broad Run in his first season there after transferring from Briar Woods. Ryan is a tough matchup for opposing bigs with his ability to step out and knock down threes. When bigs try and run him off he does a great job putting the ball on the floor and getting to the rim. He can post up smaller defenders and he does a good job protecting the paint. Ryan was the district player of the year and a first-team all-state selection in class 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->