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Top Performing Freshman Class of 2028 Part 2

Top Performing Freshman Class of 2028 Part 2
Van Johnson
Van Johnson April 16, 2025 @ 11:09 AM
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Elijah Hall
Elijah Hall 6'4" | PG/SG | 2028
MD
Kareem Smith-Bey
Kareem Smith-Bey 6'5" | SG | 2028
MD
Terry Brooks III
Terry Brooks III 6'1" | PG/SG | 2028
MD
Chauncey Word
Chauncey Word 5'11" | CG | 2028
MD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The second group of freshmen contributed to varsity this year. They all showed the ability and potential to be major contributors for the next three years on a varsity level.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2524394"],"_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-67ff31bf55fe1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good looking big wing. Possesses the size and versatility to be an impact player for the Cadets next year. Legit + length and knows full well how to use it scattering from the weak side to block layups to start transition baskets. Finished through contact &amp; had multiple plays getting downhill. I love the motor, intensity and two-way presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2524398"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2840629,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67ff31bf56077"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This young man continues to impress with overall guard play…Always on the attack and he's very good off the dribble scoring and creating. Also hits the catch and shoot jumper at an efficient rate. Long and athletic with a huge wingspan. Lockdown defender. Elijah has a great feel, makes big plays on both ends of the floor. Energy giver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194782"],"_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-67ff31bf560c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A guard that really grabbed my attention with his overall feel and impact, Brooks was able to flourish with not only scoring but also facilitating. On several occasions of games I watched, he was able to hit tough, contested shots with his jumper over defenders, whether it was from mid-range or beyond. But what also caught my eye was his ability to find teammates for easy buckets as well.</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":"Robert Moore","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"McDonogh School","_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-67ff31bf56166"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A shifty guard with a passing first mentality but can also score the ball at will. He understands when to get his teammates involved. This year showed different elements of his game throughout the season leading McDonough School to a 13-13 record this year. Robert averaged 9 points a game, shot 32% from the 3pt line and dished out 41 assists.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2194760' first='Chauncey' last='Word']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mt. St. Joesph","_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-67ff31bf561f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic point guard with exceptional court vision and a knack for making the right play. A true point guard with a facilitative nature and play-ahead awareness, always knows where the ball needs to go, efficient downhill scorer and polished decision maker setting others up in traffic. Help lead Mt. St. Joesph to a 16-14 record and a trip to Baltimore Catholic League Tournament Championship this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The second group of freshmen contributed to varsity this year. They all showed the ability and potential to be major contributors for the next three years on a varsity level.

Kareem Smith-Bey

Kareem Smith-Bey

MD
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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2028
Height
6'5"
HS
St. John's
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MD
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Kareem Smith-Bey

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School: St. John's
Club: New World 3SSB
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Elijah Hall

Elijah Hall

MD
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Elijah
Hall PG/SG
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Theodore Roosevelt
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MD
Top Performing Freshman Class of 2028 Part 2
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Elijah Hall

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School: Theodore Roosevelt
Club: Metro All-Stars
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Terry Brooks III

Terry Brooks III

MD
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
McNamara
|
MD
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Robert Moore

Robert Moore

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2028

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School: McDonogh School
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