Class 3 Preseason Second Team All State

With the high school season getting underway, we at Prep Hoops VA will be taking a look at some previews for the season in each classification. We'll look at both state title contenders, as well as preseason All State teams. Here's a look at our picks for Preseason Second Team All State in VHSL Class 3.   [player_tooltip player_id='2761798' first='Brady' last='Lam'] | 6'3” SG | William Monroe '25   Lam was a Second Team All State selection last year for Monroe, and coming into his senior season he's one of the best public school players in the Charlottesville area, The 6'3” guard is a dynamic scorer who is excellent hitting shots on the move and with his long arms he doesn't need a ton of space to get his shot off. He's an athletic finisher who plays above the rim consistently, he is s strong finisher in traffic when he gets downhill and he is a very good rebounder for his position too.   Aaron Elliot | 6'0” PG | Lake Taylor '25   Elliot had a great junior season running the show for a Lake Taylor team that was very good last year, and now he'll be the go-to guy for this Titans team looking to make another deep run. The 6'0” lead guard is toughness personified, as he sets the tone on both ends of the floor and brings constant energy and pressure for his team. He has great end-to-end speed and a lightning quick first step, he handles it well and can break down defenders, he is a great finisher at the rim and he can knock down shots from multiple levels.   [player_tooltip player_id='2548279' first='Aaron' last='Pomrenke'] | 6'5” SF | Abingdon '26   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImage84xcyE.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImage84xcyE.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2548661" /></a></figure>   Pomrenke comes into his junior season as Aningdon's leading returning scorer, and he's already off to a great start this season with some big time games that will be a common theme for him all season. The 6'5” wing is a dead eye shooter from deep who can get his shot off without a lot of room, and is able to knock down tough shots from deep and in the midrange as well. He is a good finisher around the rim and a good rebounder, he gets to the line a lot and he is able to get hot and score the ball in bunches when he gets it going.   [player_tooltip player_id='2459212' first='Jamese' last='Jordan'] | 6'9” C | Hopewell '26   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImageoyg8Hk.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImageoyg8Hk.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2560961" /></a></figure>   Jordan is heading into his junior season with a lot of experience under his belt, and the big man continues to improve every time we see him setting him up for a big junior season for the Blue Devils. He'll be their x-factor throughout the season, as frankly there just aren't that many players in Class 3 that can matchup with the big man. He's an absolute load in the paint and able to use his strength to create space, he's quicker than he looks and explosive off his feet and he is a true anchor defensively that makes driving guards question coming back in the paint.   [player_tooltip player_id='2242424' first='Tyler' last='Sprague'] | 6'0” PG | Spotswood '25   While Sprague's teammate Cam Pacheco is the leading scorer and a two time All State player, don't sleep on this backcourt duo as they'll be one of the top in the state and they compliment each other very well. Sprague is a dynamic floor general of a guard who can create for himself and others and make it look easy with his blow by speed and shiftiness off the bounce. He is a lock down on ball defender who can set the tone and speed up opposing guards to make mistakes, he puts constant pressure on the defense with his downhill attacking style and he scores it efficiently when he needs to as well.   [player_tooltip player_id='1494124' first='Jarrett' last='Jardine'] | 6'0” PG | Meridian '25   Jardine heads into his senior season as the go-to guy and primary ball handler for Meridian, putting him in a situation for a big season and his chance to prove he's one of the top guards in all of NOVA. The 6'0” guard is a rock at the point guard position, as he makes great decisions with the ball and makes others on his team better, while also being a constant scoring threat for his team. He can create in isolation and in pick-and-roll situations, he can knock down shots off the catch and off the bounce from all three levels and he does a lot of little things to help his team win too.

With the high school season getting underway, we at Prep Hoops VA will be taking a look at some previews for the season in each classification. We'll look at both state title contenders, as well as preseason All State teams. Here's a look at our picks for Preseason Second Team All State in VHSL Class 3.