Incoming '26 Transfer List: MD/DC

New readers: Use code Proia30     Each season we tend to see a hefty list of starters and key contributors transfer to a new school in the offseason in hopes for a bigger role, more convenient travel, or a better academic situation. This article will cover the incoming talent that will be donning threads within Maryland and DC this season, with a Virginia article to follow soon. Outgoing talent will be listed at the bottom. Let's dive in to the incoming transfers in the senior class!     [player_tooltip player_id='1963388' first='Bryton' last='Barrett']: MSJ (MD) to Carroll (DC)   -The transfer already paid dividends this summer as Barrett showed that he is a capable secondary scorer, shooter, and play-finisher in the paint that has boosted his recruitment with more consistent production     [player_tooltip player_id='1782587' first='Elijah' last='Barrett']: Spalding (MD) to Catonsville (MD)   -Spalding loses a 3-year starter and leading scorer as Barrett heads to his home school of Catonsville, where he should immediately make them one of the best teams in Baltimore County     [player_tooltip player_id='3026451' first='Arvin' last='Batsinda']: Greater Destiny Prep (NC) to SFA (MD)   -Absolutely loved Batsinda's activity level with the Warriors on the 3SSB Circuit this season as a 2-way wing that can really defend both on and off the ball, attack closeouts, and hit the glass     [player_tooltip player_id='1588109' first='Finley' last='Billy']: St. John's (DC) to Bullis (MD)   -Billy scores a role with more consistent minutes at his position at Bullis, where the Penn commit's perimeter shooting should open things up for the stable of guards     [player_tooltip player_id='1782591' first='Jasiah' last='Cannady']: SFA (MD) to Mt. Zion National (MD)   -Leaves both a shooting and scoring void as SFA loses a 2-year starter, adds in a really nice shooter/scorer/playmaker alongside Canton in the backcourt     [player_tooltip player_id='1782595' first='Anthony' last='Council']: Jopptowne (MD) to Mervo (MD)   -The physical driving PG should give Mervo an unflappable presence that can provide POA defense and get to the rim whenever he wants in the halfcourt     Trent Egbiremolen: SFA (MD) to IMG Postgrad (FL)   -An expected departure (aged out) but a scoring hole that will need to be filled at SFA as Egbiremolen looks to continue to garner interest as a two-way scoring wing with upside with IMG     [player_tooltip player_id='2981648' first='Kyliek' last='Howard']: Lake Clifton (MD) to Mervo (MD)   -Howard will join a Mervo backcourt that has been bolstered this offseason under a new HC, Howard should give his team a 2-way PG prospect that can shoot, pass, and defend     Sifeng Huan: Sandy Spring (MD) to St Andrews (MD)   -Huan leaves Sandy Spring after his coach resigned and steps into a great situation with a St. Andrew's group that needs his size, scoring, and versatility     [player_tooltip player_id='2357007' first='Kevin' last='Jackson Jr']: PGCA (MD) to Coolidge (DC)   -Jackson's incoming transfer should soften the blow of losing last season's starter, as Jackson will add to the PG depth for the Colts as a scoring point guard that doesn't need a ball screen     [player_tooltip player_id='2640015' first='Jesse' last='Legree']: Loyola (MD) to SFA (MD)   -Legree leaves Loyola Blakefield after his coach's resignation to play football for St. Frances, per league rules he will not be able to play basketball his senior year at SFA     [player_tooltip player_id='1956028' first='Khalib' last='Norcome']- Clinton (MD) to Mt Zion Prep (MD)   -CG's most versatile defender transfers back to Mt. Zion Prep to compete with the Prep Team as a dynamic 2-way wing that remains one of the best unsigned seniors in the class     [player_tooltip player_id='2611201' first='Kaleb' last='Popotte']: Lawrence Woodmere (NY) to Mt Zion Prep (MD)   -Super explosive driving guard should step into a big role with the prep team at MZ as a slashing guard that can score really effectively off the bounce and create for his teammates without the paint touches that he generates     DJ Robinson: St. Mary's Ryken (MD) to Riverdale (MD)   -Robinson followed his teammate out the door and stepped into a similar role in new threads with Riverdale, giving them a paint touch maven that can score at will in the halfcourt/provide excellent perimeter defense     [player_tooltip player_id='1782769' first='Saxton' last='Simley']: Gonzaga (DC) to MSJ (MD)   -Simley joins a Gaels team looking for a 2-way scoring wing, should make an immediate impact with MSJ in his senior season as one of their top scorers and defenders     [player_tooltip player_id='2758668' first='Joshua' last='Smith']: Lawrence Woodmere (NY) to West Nottingham Academy   -Skilled combo guard prospect that arrives to WN after his school closed in NY, should give the Rams a dynamic scoring guard that can play both on or off the ball     [player_tooltip player_id='2926169' first='Tourean' last='Thompson']: Mt. St. Joseph (MD) to City College HS (MD)   -Thompson should give the Knights a consistent sharpshooter on the perimeter that should space the floor for the slashers on the roster while also providing some secondary play-making off the bounce     [player_tooltip player_id='2961562' first='Christian' last='Walker']: St. John's Catholic Prep (MD) to Walter Johnson (MD)   -Walker transfers into Montgomery County to give WJ an explosive downhill driver that can create his own shot from all 3 levels, make plays for teammates in the paint, or serve as an effective shooter on the wings     Outgoing Prospects:   '26 JJ Addison: Frederick (MD) to Wings Academy (NY)   -Frederick's leading scorer heads to Wings Academy in NYC, giving them a scoring G/W tweener that has garnered LM offers and MM interest     Kamontae Griffin: Word of God (NC) to Gillion (VA)   -Griffin's transfer should give Gillion a steady play-maker at the PG position that can create his own shot or set the plate for his teammates     Kam Lawson: SFA (MD) to Oak Hill (VA)   -The dynamic floor general joins a program with deep ties to his AAU organization to compete under the bright lights of the Nike Scholastic League, one of the best rebounding PGs that I've ever evaluated that is also a willing passer that turns his paint touches into points for himself or teammates     Devin Toatley: St. John's (DC) to Bethel (VA)   -The dynamic slashing point guard improved his jumper in a key role for the Cadets last season, expect him to be a big part of Bethel's outcomes this season as he should have plenty of scoring and play-making responsibilities as Bethel enters year 1 on the Grind Session under a new coach.     Diego Joy: Jackson Reed (DC) to St. James   -Joy will step into a consistent role for the newly-formed EYBL team as a scoring guard that has made some significant strides as a playmaker that sees the floor

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