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Predicting the DMV’s Top Scorers

Predicting the DMV’s Top Scorers
Adam Ayalew
Adam Ayalew
July 28, 2022 @ 10:51 AM
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Dezmond Hopkins
Dezmond Hopkins 6'0" | CG | 2024
VA
Nykolas Lewis
Nykolas Lewis 6'2" | PG | 2025
MD
Ben Bradford
Ben Bradford 6'2" | SG | 2023
MD
Dante Mayo, Jr.
Dante Mayo, Jr. 6'1" | CG | 2024
MD
Tyler Perkins
Tyler Perkins 6'4" | SG | 2023
MD
Conner Venable
Conner Venable 6'2" | CG | 2023
MD
Greg Jones
Greg Jones 6'5" | SF | 2023
VA
Khalil Williams
Khalil Williams 6'5" | SG | 2023
VA
Gibraltar Coleman
Gibraltar Coleman 6'6" | PF | 2023
VA
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Who will be the top scorers for the upcoming season in the DC Metro area? Here are a few names who could be safe bets.

Ben Bradford

Ben Bradford

MD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Ben
Bradford SG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Gaithersburg
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MD
Predicting the DMV’s Top Scorers
Bradford averaged close to 20 points per game for the Trojans at summer league. Expect him to be...
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Ben Bradford

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School: Gaithersburg
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American
Gibraltar Coleman

Gibraltar Coleman

VA
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Gibraltar
Coleman PF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Flint Hill
|
VA
Predicting the DMV’s Top Scorers
Coleman has blossomed into one of the area’s premier offensive talents. He was among the top scorers at...
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Gibraltar Coleman

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State: Virginia
School: Flint Hill
Club: New World
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Greg Jones

Greg Jones

VA
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
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CLASS 2023
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Jones SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Hayfield
|
VA
Predicting the DMV’s Top Scorers
Based on what we’ve seen this summer, Jones looks set for an uptick in scoring. He averaged roughly...
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American
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Greg Jones

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State: Virginia
School: Hayfield
Club: New World
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Dezmond Hopkins Dezmond Hopkins Dezmond Hopkins 6'0" | CG Patriot | 2024 State VA

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Nykolas Lewis

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PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
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Nykolas Lewis

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State: Maryland
School: Gonzaga
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Dante Mayo, Jr.

Dante Mayo, Jr.

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CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
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Dante Mayo, Jr.

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Tyler Perkins

Tyler Perkins

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HEIGHT 6'4"
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Landon
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School: Landon
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VA
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Height
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HS
Potomac (McLean, VA)
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Khalil Williams

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Conner Venable

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Height
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