DCIAA 2026 Prospects Propelling Their Teams Down the Stretch

As the regular season nears its conclusion, the class of 2026 seniors has emerged as a driving force for their respective teams across the DCIAA. These seasoned athletes have elevated their play when it matters most, displaying leadership, poise, and a relentless work ethic that inspires those around them. Whether through clutch performances, unselfish playmaking, or a commitment to defense, the 2026 seniors are not only leading their squads into the postseason but also setting the tone for what it means to compete at a high level. Their remarkable impact down the stretch continues to shape the trajectory of this year's championship race.    Dawit can score the ball in virtually every possible way. He shows the ability to attack the basket, hit jumpers off the catch or bounce, post up smaller players, or find opportunities without the ball in his hands. Dawit puts pressure on the rim and displays deep range from beyond the arc but also mixes it up enough to keep defenses constantly guessing. He also possesses rebounding prowess, defensive instincts, and capable playmaking ability. Given his current trajectory, Dawit should appeal to all types of college coaches. Average 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block.     Andre displayed the ability to score in a variety of different ways. While leading the Bard HS to a 8-5 League record and 10-8 overall record…Whether attacking off the bounce, hitting pull-ups, or spacing the floor from distance, every attempt proved to be a worthy scoring avenue for him. Andre actively toggled between creating for himself and finding opportunities without the ball in his hands. Average 18 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal a game.     Like the way Lake sets the tone as a leader. Smart, tough, well-rounded guard with creation skill and scoring polish. Competes hard on the glass and does well to make his presence felt defensively. Lake a underrated element to this group as an incredibly, tough, unselfish, high-motor veteran piece. Pesky defender and quality rebounder for his size. Reliably sets up others and scores as needed. Ballou behind first year coach Renard Phillips and an 8-6 league record and an 8-11 overall record. Averaged 15 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals a game.     Ryheem makes his impact felt in ways beyond the box score. Active on the glass, strong on-ball defender, and reliable help-side presence. Generated steals knocked down perimeter shots and was a force in transition with explosive finishes at the rim. Averaged 9 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block a game. The Ballou Knight head into the final two weeks of the regular season with Overall 8-11 record and 8-6 League play.     Harley is a guard who may go under the radar but has continued to flourish in leading his team. Averaged 12 points per game at Ron Brown and a 13-14 overall record along with 6-7 record in league play, Harley continues to show his ability to be a senior leader. He's a knockdown shooter with a nice combination of IQ, creation skills, and off-ball ability. Harley is a well-rounded player who knows how to find success with or without the ball in his hands. He's capable of filling it up from beyond the arc, but also attacks closeouts, makes the extra pass, and finishes around the basket. Harley is a scrappy defender with a willingness to make hustle plays whenever possible.

As the regular season nears its conclusion, the class of 2026 seniors has emerged as a driving force for their respective teams across the DCIAA. These seasoned athletes have elevated their play when it matters most, displaying leadership, poise, and a relentless work ethic that inspires those around them. Whether through clutch performances, unselfish playmaking, or a commitment to defense, the 2026 seniors are not only leading their squads into the postseason but also setting the tone for what it means to compete at a high level. Their remarkable impact down the stretch continues to shape the trajectory of this year's championship race.