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Breakout PG this spring and summer Class of 2026

Breakout PG this spring and summer Class of 2026
Van Johnson
Van Johnson April 30, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
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Diego Joy
Diego Joy 6'0" | CG | 2026
VA
Chris Morrison
Chris Morrison 6'2" | PG | 2026
VA
Malik Shackleford
Malik Shackleford 6'3" | PG | 2026
MD
Lawrence Brown
Lawrence Brown 5'11" | PG | 2026
VA
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With the Travel Team event calendar about to turn up this month. Lets take a look at some of the up & coming PG's in the DMV area.

Malik Shackleford

Malik Shackleford

MD
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Malik
Shackleford PG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Friendship Tech
|
MD
Breakout PG this spring and summer Class of 2026
Such a poise and tough guard. Strong out in transition, makes good reads, and does a great job...
Written by Van Johnson
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Malik Shackleford

State: Maryland
School: Friendship Tech
Club: Team Durant
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Lawrence Brown

Lawrence Brown

VA
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Lawrence
Brown PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Paul VI
|
VA
Breakout PG this spring and summer Class of 2026
Brown is a player that we highlighted constantly this past high school season, and I believe that he...
Written by Van Johnson
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Lawrence Brown

State: Virginia
School: Paul VI
Club: Team Takeover
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Darryl "DJ" Hill

Darryl "DJ" Hill

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Darryl "DJ" Hill

School: The Maret School (DC)
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Diego Joy Diego Joy Diego Joy 6'0" | CG Saint James Academy | 2026 State VA

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Diego Joy Diego Joy Diego Joy 6'0" | CG Saint James Academy | 2026 State VA

School: Lanham Christian (MD)
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Geremy CLark

Geremy CLark

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Geremy CLark

School: St. John's College HS (DC)
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Chris Morrison

Chris Morrison

VA
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Chris
Morrison PG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
West Potomac
|
VA
Breakout PG this spring and summer Class of 2026
Morrison showed me flashes all throughout the season and is making it worth my time to keep an...
Written by Van Johnson
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Chris Morrison

State: Virginia
School: West Potomac
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