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Prep Hoops Maryland Expo: Team 9 Notables

Prep Hoops Maryland Expo: Team 9 Notables
Colby Giacubeno
Colby Giacubeno September 28, 2026 @ 07:42 AM
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Grant Cage
Grant Cage 6'0" | PG | 2027
VA
Dean Drinkard
Dean Drinkard 5'8" | PG/SG | 2029
MD
Jordan Blackstone
Jordan Blackstone 6'0" | 2027
MD
DeMarco Baynes
DeMarco Baynes 6'3" | PF/SF | 2029
MD
Aaron Key
Aaron Key 6'5" | SF | 2027
MD
Babu Ogolla
Babu Ogolla 6'5" | SF/CG | 2028
MD
Ethan Adegoke
Ethan Adegoke 6'4" | CG/SF | 2029
MD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue with coverage from this weekend's Expo as we move on to Team 7 evaluations. See links for the other team evals below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/09/the-expo-maryland-team-1-notables/">Team 1 evaluations</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/09/the-expo-second-team/">Team 2 evaluations</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/09/the-expo-maryland-team-3-notables/">Team 3 evaluations</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/09/prep-hoops-maryland-expo-team-4-notables/">Team 4 evaluations</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/09/prep-hoops-maryland-expo-team-5-notables/">Team 5 evaluations</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/09/prep-hoops-maryland-expo-team-6-notables/">Team 6 evaluations</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/09/prep-hoops-maryland-expo-team-7-notables/">Team 7 evaluations</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/09/prep-hoops-maryland-expo-team-8-notables/">Team 8 evaluations</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2722759"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba60cef16ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ogolla jumped onto the radar for us this summer and has set the expectation of being a main piece for and interesting Maret team this season. He brings size at 6-foot-5 to play the 2-4 depending on the lineup and has games where he really fills it up from beyond the arc. His shooting was on display during The Expo, but it was more his defensively versatility that stood out. His ability to switch in space onto smaller guards and keep them in front while using his wingspan to close off any potential passing windows or clean looks at the rim. As he continues to improve his game off the bounce, Ogolla will be a name to watch in the MAC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2724450"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba60cef1731"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big body bruiser who will look to carve out a worthy role on a SMCA squad who brings in some nice talent, Key will make his presence known inside as a rebounder and a defender who can guard opposing bigs thanks to his ability to maintain leverage. He's still developing his game away from the rim, but showed some ability flashing to the high-post, facing up and attacking off 1-to-2 dribbles and getting to the basket. He can be a threat as a screener and does a nice job of sealing off his man on rolls to maintain the mismatch if the defense decides to switch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2972597"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba60cef1754"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blackstone will look to make his presence felt at Old Mill this season with his confident three-point shooting. He's a guy who is at his best shooting off the catch or off movement without the ball and does a nice job of finding pockets in the defense where he can set his feet as the ball is in flight and quickly get into his shot. He made a few extra passes after the defense learned they had to close out with respect on Blackstone, showing his feel and willingness to pass up a good shot for a great one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2623843"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba60cef1772"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adegoke brings a strong frame at 6'3"-6'4" that he really understands how to use to his advantage on drives. If he isn't able to establish an advantage off the catch on takes to the rim, he uses his left shoulder to bump his defender's chest, knock them off balance and use the created space to finish the play. He's at his best attacking closeouts, but the physicality was also present in the open floor as well as when he battled for position under the rim during his collection of rebounds throughout the afternoon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2859550"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba60cef1791"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another guard on this squad who used his length to assert himself defensively, Baynes created his share of deflections that led to runouts for himself or others. He heats up the ball in space and uses his wingspan to stunt at his man before going for the steal. Offensively he was valuable as a floor spacing threat particularly from the corner. When Baynes has time to size up his shot off the catch, the results fell in his favor. He's not a guard who is going to dribble the air out of it or put himself into bad spots by forcing the issue. As he continues to expand his skillset and grow into his lengthy frame, Baynes can emerge as a nice two-way producer for PGCA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3547665"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba60cef17b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I thought it was a really good day for Drinkard, who can establish himself with his outside shot and then use the gravity he demands from there on out to highlight the other areas of his game. It started with the 3v3 sessions where he made defenders pay for late closeouts or having their hands down whenever he caught it beyond the arc. He has a quick load up and release, which then his defender to check him closely on future touches. Drinkard can then use his first step to blow by and was effective driving to either hand while making things happen. He finished contested layups with his left and had several assists by getting all the way to the rim, forcing 2-to-3 defenders to step up and zipping passes to weak side shooters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3703841"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba60cef17cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cage is a nice offensive player who is poised to be an important piece for Hayfield this season. With Cage, it's his balance as a scorer and distributor that caught my eye. He showed that he's able to take whatever look the defense gives him and provide production. On late closeouts or kick-out passes, he can knock down three's with good form. When he's in high ball screens, he can make bigs pay from the midrange if they play drop coverage. Cage can also get slippery on drives to the rim and contort his body in ways to fit in the slightest of driving lanes before finishing quick scoop layups. He's capable of playing on or off the ball, leading the break himself for dimes or sprinting the lanes and posing as a three-level threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We continue with coverage from this weekend's Expo as we move on to Team 7 evaluations. See links for the other team evals below!

Babu Ogolla

Babu Ogolla

MD
SF/CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF/CG
CLASS 2028
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Babu
Ogolla SF/CG
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
HS
Maret
|
MD
Prep Hoops Maryland Expo: Team 9 Notables
Ogolla jumped onto the radar for us this summer and has set the expectation of being a main...
Written by Colby Giacubeno
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Babu Ogolla

State: Maryland
School: Maret
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Aaron Key

Aaron Key

MD
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Aaron
Key SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Southern Maryland Christian Academy
|
MD
Prep Hoops Maryland Expo: Team 9 Notables
A big body bruiser who will look to carve out a worthy role on a SMCA squad who...
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Aaron Key

State: Maryland
School: Southern Maryland Christian Academy
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Jordan Blackstone

Jordan Blackstone

MD
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Jordan
Blackstone
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Old Mill
|
MD
Prep Hoops Maryland Expo: Team 9 Notables
Blackstone will look to make his presence felt at Old Mill this season with his confident three-point shooting....
Written by Colby Giacubeno
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Jordan Blackstone

State: Maryland
School: Old Mill
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Ethan Adegoke

Ethan Adegoke

MD
CG/SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG/SF
CLASS 2029
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Ethan
Adegoke CG/SF
Class
2029
Height
6'4"
HS
Mt Zion Prep
|
MD
Prep Hoops Maryland Expo: Team 9 Notables
Adegoke brings a strong frame at 6’3″-6’4″ that he really understands how to use to his advantage on...
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Ethan Adegoke

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State: Maryland
School: Mt Zion Prep
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DeMarco Baynes

DeMarco Baynes

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2029
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DeMarco
Baynes PF/SF
Class
2029
Height
6'3"
HS
Prince George’s Christian Academy
|
MD
Prep Hoops Maryland Expo: Team 9 Notables
Another guard on this squad who used his length to assert himself defensively, Baynes created his share of...
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DeMarco Baynes

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State: Maryland
School: Prince George’s Christian Academy
Club: New World HGSL
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Dean Drinkard

Dean Drinkard

MD
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Dean
Drinkard PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Chopticon
|
MD
Prep Hoops Maryland Expo: Team 9 Notables
I thought it was a really good day for Drinkard, who can establish himself with his outside shot...
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Dean Drinkard

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State: Maryland
School: Chopticon
Club: SMYBO SPARTANS
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Grant Cage

Grant Cage

VA
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Grant
Cage PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Hayfield
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VA
Prep Hoops Maryland Expo: Team 9 Notables
Cage is a nice offensive player who is poised to be an important piece for Hayfield this season....
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School: Hayfield
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