DC Live Standouts Part 2

20p 6r 4a 1s 50% FG   -Arguably the hottest name in DMV hoops right now, Witherspoon has broken through as a high-level prospect capable of playing either guard spot while guarding 1-3 as the leader of this St. John's group. His shot selection has improved and he's playing with great pace off the bounce, utilizing hang dribbles and quick changes of direction to carve up defenses. He scored 20 while getting teammates involved and collecting rebounds to close out defensive stops to put his team ahead for good, producing at a high level in a double digit win while only playing 22 minutes. The rising senior has picked up offers from VCU, VT, WVU in the hours after DC Live and recently went on visits to George Mason and George Washington.     26p 10r 8b 2a 1s vs KIPP   -The 6'8 rising senior from New Zealand looked good in some new threads with Cardozo, dominating the paint at both ends of the floor and finishing his opportunities around the rim. Rillstone did his work early on the glass and fought for good position as the shot went up, tracking rebounds well and finishing with a soft touch in the paint. The pride he takes in setting screens to free up teammates, show on ball screens, and do all the little things put his team ahead for good in a matchup with KIPP. The 8/9 performance from the line and a nice C+S elbow jumper in rhythm serve as good indicators for some pick n pop ability in the halfcourt.      13p 3r 1a 2s 1b vs KIPP   -A lanky guard with good feel in the halfcourt, Lewis was active defensively in some new threads this weekend. His impact on the glass, movement off the ball, and defensive versatility stood out in a setting that doesn't always showcase the IQ+ball movement that he displayed-- a name to track in the 2025 class in DC.      14p 7r 6a 3s 2b   -Left an imprint on the game as an athletic guard that defends, plays hard and finishes plays above the rim. His unselfish but aggressive style of play at both ends of the floor filled the stat sheet. Murphy's ability to track the ball with his hands and jump passing lanes got his team out in transition, with a 16-6 fastbreak advantage putting his team ahead for good to seal a win over Theodore Roosevelt.      20p 4r 3b 1a 1s vs St. Albans   -Bounced back from a slow shooting start to hit two big 3s with under a minute left to push their game against St. Albans to OT and had a nice help-side block to preserve the lead in OT. Handles the ball well, consistent follow-through and form on the jumper, isn't bothered by contests. With improved burst off the bounce and some added upper body strength, Hudgens will be a name to watch in DC's 2027 class     19p 10r 2a 1b 1s vs St. John's   -Physical driving guard lived in the paint, impacting the game in transition with the ball in his hands or filling the wing. Gray finished through contact twice and completed the 3-point play at the line, showing some finishing craft around the basket and the willingness/ball-handling ability to navigate in tight spaces in the halfcourt.