All-Met Candidates: Maryland

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently revealed our <a href="https://prephoops.com/2022/10/preseason-first-team-all-met-candidates-3/"><strong>first-team all-met candidates </strong></a>for the upcoming season. This series aims to highlight some additional contenders. Here is a look at some names from the Old Line State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1127311' first='Ty' last='Bevins'] | guard | Gwynn Park (MD) '24</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bevins is one of a few Yellow Jackets who could make the All-Met Team. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259627' first='Machi' last='Chester']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370507' first='Shane' last='Pendergrass']</strong> deserve mention here along with him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='957040' first='Corey' last='Chesley'] | guard | Good Counsel (MD) '23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chesley and his backcourt mate, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='957045' first='Rieco' last='Hellams']</strong>, will be important players for the Falcons. Chesley had a productive summer and is in line for a solid senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1164818' first='Caden' last='Diggs'] | wing | Bullis (MD) '24</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Diggs will be an impact player for the Bulldogs, who have a plethora of talent. Keep an eye on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1225255' first='Tyler' last='Boston']</strong>, who was also considered for this spot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='957036' first='Marcel' last='Gardner'] | forward | St. Andrew's (MD) '23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gardner's combination of size along with his shooting touch make him a tough cover. It's clear that he will continue to be an important player for the Lions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1413495' first='Peter' last='Mangan'] | guard | Damascus (MD) '23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Damascus is probably the only guy on this list to record multiple triple-doubles in his high school career. He remains one of the best-kept secrets in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Dante Mayo Jr. | guard | Richard Montgomery (MD) '24</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Breslaw speaks highly of Mayo Jr., and this caught our attention. He is one of the players we are most excited to see this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1413497' first='Isaiah' last='Mbeng'] | guard | Churchill (MD) '23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mbeng looks to be in midseason form this preseason. He appears ready to hit the ground running when the season starts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1413494' first='Solomon' last='Mensah'] | guard | Gaithersburg (MD) '23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mensah is building off his promising junior season. He and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1362723' first='Ben' last='Bradford'] </strong>are expected to be one of the more dynamic duos in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1573209' first='Tobi' last='Raji'] | center | Eleanor Roosevelt (MD) '23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raji's development over the years has been magnificent. He will be a forceful paint presence for the Raiders in PG County. Keep an eye on 2025 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1414527' first='Gio' last='Sanford']</strong>, who is rapidly improving as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Cam Ward | wing | Largo (MD) '25</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top prospect in our 2025 rankings, Ward should produce huge numbers as a sophomore. The success of his team will ultimately dictate where he falls on the All-Met totem pole. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->