Top SEVEN Wings in Maryland Class 4A Basketball

High School basketball in Maryland is a fast-paced affair. In this world, players that create mismatches on the wings are the true game-changers, blending athleticism, versatility, and skill into an outsized impact on the court. We're diving into the profiles of the top seven wings currently dominating the division.   [player_tooltip player_id='2241989' first='Cayden' last='Hargrove'] - Wise (6'5)   Team record 4-2 | Avg: 14.2 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 0.7 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.5 bpg   Crashing the glass is ugly work, it's even harder when you're doing it on offense. [player_tooltip player_id='2241989' first='Cayden' last='Hargrove'] puts all 6'5 of his frame to work dominating the offensive boards. He's demonstrated a consistent nose for the ball, taking the right angles and putting himself in position to rebound when shots go up. While Hargrove can put the ball on the floor and make plays for himself, he's largely a finisher at this point in time, albeit a good one. He's not an iso scorer, but he is a guy who fits within the larger team concept, able to contribute with his slashing and off ball cutting. Defensively, he's a solid contributor able to disrupt opponents and provide some rim protection as a weak side helper.   Still a junior, he has the potential for further growth and development, particularly with his jumper, making him an exciting player to watch next year for a Wise team that's always in the mix.   [player_tooltip player_id='1768965' first='Cannon' last='Greene'] - Bladensburg (6'4)   Team Record: 4-5 | Avg: 17.8 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 0.8 apg, 1.8 spg   [player_tooltip player_id='1768965' first='Cannon' last='Greene'] is a walking flamethrower with an added tank of gas. Off screens, off the dribble or on the break, he's a threat from long distance once he's past half court. On a guard-heavy Bladensburg team he plays much bigger than you might assume from his slender frame, showcasing an impressive blend of scoring and rebounding. While he hasn't gotten off to a great shooting start from three this season, Greene projects as a plus shooter from deep. Bladensburg's push-the-pace mentality means Greene has an ultra-green light, I'd like to see how he functions when he's not the main scoring threat but for this team he is a hub. He can hold his own with bigger players on the wing but defensively he still struggles guarding quicker players. Again all this is easier to overlook when you factor in his strong rebounding presence and the fact that lack of effort will never be the reason Greene is beat on defense. He's a gamer with deep, deep range who'd excel in a 3 and D position.   Jordan Horm - Paint Branch (6'4)   Team Record: 6-1 | Avg: 12.9 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.7 spg, 1 bpg   If you need a rebound call Jordan Horm. Horm hunts rebounds like shooters hunt shots. He's not just a vacuum, he turns those rebounds into points with solid touch around the rim playing essentially as an undersized four in a league with good size. Averaging an impressive double-double, Horm's impact on the defensive end extends beyond rebounding, he competes on the interior and while not a rim protector by any means, he's not giving up anything easy either.   Kadan Solomonraj - High Point (6'6)   Team Record: 0-6 | Avg: 18.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 3.0 bpg   Kadan Solomonraj of High Point is a smooth operator. His towering frame contrasts his soft touch around the basket and away from it. It'd be nice to see him use that frame to grab more rebounds, but by virtue of the style he plays on offense and defense, he's not always in the best position for boards. He's still a true two-way threat however thanks to his shot-blocking prowess and ability to move his feet. He's not a wing stopper but he will make it tough and if you get to the basket the shot isn't going up without a contest. He's an excellent help side defender, and with a better team he likely becomes even more efficient as a shooter. His game translates at any level because of his shooting but to truly be an impact player at the next level he'll have to improve his conditioning.   Mason Johnson - Urbana (6'4)   Team Record: 4-5 | Avg: 9.8 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.6 apg, 2.2 spg, 1.1 bpg   Urbana should be a much better team than their 4-5 record indicates with players like Sean Pyle, Thierry Patchou, Christian Whitehead and Mason Johnson. A standout junior with plug-and-play potential, Johnson brings a well-rounded game to the wing with the ability to contribute as a passer, defender and floor spacer.   Johnson fills the gaps on this team, giving a little of everything as a shooter and lane runner. He can bring the ball up after grabbing it off the glass, and while he's not a flashy passer, he makes the right reads and puts his teammates in position to be successful off the catch.   With room for growth, Johnson could be even better next year. A good deal of his jump shots come off spot-ups or pin-downs. He's a fantastic offensive rebounder which gives him easy buckets, but he's not a player you'd give the ball to in isolation and say score.   Thierry Patchou - Urbana (6'4)   Team Record: 4-5 | Avg: 11.6 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 0.6 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.8 bpg   Mason Johnson's teammate Thierry Patchou adds finesse to Johnson's more physical style on the frontline. A consistent scorer and rebounder, Patchou's energetic game would be a complement to any team. Patchou is another player better at finishing plays than creating them, but on this Urbana team that's just fine. He slots in as a cutter and crashes the glass with the same abandon as his aforementioned teammate, but Patchou is currently the better offensive player of the two.   He's no slouch defensively, he's instinctive and aggressive on or off the ball. His ability to read an offensive players move is amazing, allowing him to rack up steals without fouling. As a spot player with a defined role he's exactly the kind of player you need to fill out a winning team.   Bryan Sowell - SVHS (6'5)   Team Record: 2-6 | Avg: 9.6 ppg, 3.6 apg, 2.8 rpg, 2.6 spg   Rounding out the top six is senior Bryan Sowell from SVHS, a versatile wing with uncanny finishing. Sowell could live at the line with how much contact he absorbs per drive, and he's constantly seeking it out. While Sowell has a serviceable jumpshot, he's content to live in the paint, getting there frequently and in diverse ways. He has a live handle, is adept as a playmaker or play finisher and he's even solid in the post. He hustles and plays with energy, I attribute most of the lax defensive possessions to the offensive load he carries for this team, but he can certainly stand to clean up his bad habits on that side of the ball.   He's a willing passer and can find teammates off the dribble, while also posting up or on the cut. Sowell could improve as a rebounder, especially with positioning but he's not afraid to mix it up. He's usually having to find his own shot on this team so it's worth considering where he fits when he's not the center of defensive attention.

High School basketball in Maryland is a fast-paced affair. In this world, players that create mismatches on the wings are the true game-changers, blending athleticism, versatility, and skill into an outsized impact on the court. We're diving into the profiles of the top seven wings currently dominating the division.