Live Period Player Guide: 16U 3SSB DMV Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The only live recruiting period will take place this weekend, so throughout this week I'll be rolling out guides for the various circuits and age levels for college coaches to keep track of. The 3SSB Circuit will take place in Mishawaka, IN as I move to the 16U level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2548919' first='Kyle' last='Brown'] | Washington Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown created some headlines earlier this week as I reported that he will officially transfer from Good Counsel and join St. John's (DC) as head coach Pat O'Connor looks to build a roster and avenge last year's loss in the WCAC title game to PVI. Adding Brown as a dynamic, 6'1" combo guard will help that cause. For the upcoming weekend, he'll need to produce in order for this Warriors team to regain their footing after a 1-3 showing in S1. Brown averaged 7.5PPG, 2.5SPG, 2.5RPG and 2.0APG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2705135' first='Jordan' last='Fox'] | New World</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fox is a name that will rise within the DMV and start to catch momentum nationally, especially if he maintains his production from S1. The 6'2" lead guard leads the circuit in steals at 4.3 per game and it's a good mix of on and off ball activity. He's in the top-20 for scoring at 14PPG and his percentages are solid considering the high usage at 50.0/35.0/100.0 splits. Dynamic, shifty and intense are all words to describe his approach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2500743' first='Cayden' last='Morrison'] | Washington Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Morrison there's no question dealing with self-confidence and he'll showcase that quickly in a scoring fashion. What will be the focus in leaving and impression on college coaches courtside will be sharpening on his overall efficiency. That goes for his scoring and his distributing as a playmaker. He has the positional size at 6'4," wide shoulders on a frame that should fill nicely in time and functional athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2884415' first='Devin' last='Ainsworth'] | New World</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ainsworth has been a prospect that has caught the eyes of college programs since his freshman season thanks to his command on the ball as a point guard and his ability to break down his defender with consistency. He had a so-so showing in S1 to his standards averaging 8.3PPG, 3.8RPG and 3.0APG, but could easily get into a groove where he's frequenting the paint for scores or kick-outs as the defense collapses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3041596' first='Max' last='Raue'] | Washington Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raue made a strong impression on me throughout his sophomore year with St. Andrew's. His size around 6'5" combined with his smooth shooting stroke and underrated athleticism. He averaged 8.0PPG and shot it over 38 percent from deep in S1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2731744' first='Jayden' last='Hyman'] | New World</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An imposing presence in the paint at 6'8" 230lbs, Hyman was another rising junior who decided to publicly announce his intentions to transfer this week as he makes the move to Bishop McNamara from St. Mary's Ryken. He's a load inside that can use his size to deter actions around the rim defensively and gobble up rebounds. His offensive game is still in the stages of operating around the bucket, but has shown promise as a dependable catch-and-finish guy who can also clear out space for his guards to create lanes in ball screen actions. Hyman averaged 5.5PPG and 4.3RPG in S1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2880748' first='Cam' last='Shields'] | Washington Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shields is an other potential late-bloomer for this local 2028 class who poses size at 6'8" and length that project well long-term. He has athleticism to get his forearm above the rim and mobility that you'd want to see out of a prospect with his size and length. With Shields, experience and getting game reps is most important at this stage after playing more of a developmental role on a senior-laden Clinton Grace roster this winter, but he has many of the indicators that point to a prospect who could pop if he puts it all together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2918915' first='Aiden' last='Friend'] | New World</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friend remains an intriguing long-term upside prospect who boasts a frame at 6'5," wiry and has a fluidity to him that you see in DI prospects at this stage of their high school careers. Proving his worth with steady production, doubling down on his ability as a shotmaker and becoming more of a presence defensively using his gifts could all be reasons why coaches court side add an asterisk next to Friend's name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2357976' first='Toran' last='Ayana'] | Washington Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A recent reclass from 2027, Ayana has the size and skillset as a forward who can provide some versatility as he continues to adjust to this Warriors group. It'll be essential that he uses his opportunities to produce winning plays in order to carve out more minutes and while he may not be the bounciest player on the floor, he has the instincts and IQ at both ends to leave his mark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->