As a supplement to Capitol Hoops' class rankings (see link above), Marc Stern and Edgar Walker have teamed up to provide more information about some of the top prospects in each class. For the class of 2014, the top 10 players are broken down with a brief scouting report and recruiting update.

1. Dwayne Morgan, F, City College HS: Morgan has been climbing the national rankings in recent weeks, and it's not hard to see why. A legitimate wing prospect at 6'7", Morgan has incredible length, high-level athleticism, and an insatiable appetite for improvement. His work ethic is outstanding, and it is beginning to pay off; everyone could see Morgan's upside as he began his high school career, but now all of the tools are coming together. He currently holds five offers (Seton Hall, South Florida, UNLV, Florida, N.C. State) and is attracting a great deal of interest from Maryland and Texas. Morgan plays AAU ball with Under Armour-affiliated Bmore's Finest.

2. Phil Booth, G, Mount St. Joseph: Booth is never flashy, but plays with great charisma and knows how to get the job done. A combo guard, he has solid ball handling skills to go along with natural scoring ability and excellent defensive skills--on and off the ball. Booth is a smart player and great teammate who makes good decisions and does not force the issue. At 6'4" and possibly growing, his size and skill set translate well to the high-major level. His offers are currently from Georgetown, Maryland, Rutgers, Saint Joseph's, and South Florida, while Indiana, SMU, Syracuse, Ohio State, Villanova, and others have expressed interest. Booth is a Team Takeover (Caron Butler) player.

3. Melo Trimble, G, Bishop O'Connell: Trimble might be the most fluid guard in the DMV, regardless of class. His natural basketball instincts are fantastic, and he seems to be three steps ahead of every other player on the floor. While not a freakish athlete, Trimble is hard to contain, as he identifies and takes advantage of missteps by defenders. Additionally, Trimble has a college-ready frame, carrying more muscle than most sophomores.  At 6'3", he currently plays more of a combo guard role, but could develop into more of a point guard in the next two years. Trimble currently claims seven offers (George Mason, UMass, Miami-FL, Rutgers, UNLV, Villanova, and West Virginia) to go along with  interest from various high-major programs. He plays with D.C. Assault on the AAU circuit.

4. Obi Enechionyia, F, St. James: Enechionyia has great upside as a skilled 6'8" wing with a smooth 3-point stroke and good leaping ability. He burst onto the scene in the DMV this year after transferring to St. James and helping the Frederick County school become one of the MAC's top programs. In terms of recruiting, Enechionyia holds a UMass offer, and Maryland, Temple, Villanova, and Virginia (along with several other ACC and Big East programs) are showing significant interest. He is a standout on Team Takeover's loaded 16U Caron Butler squad.

5. Dion Wiley, G, Potomac (MD): Wiley is a gifted scorer who can fill it up from deep, or take opportunities to slash and finish at the rim. One of the top 2014 shooters in the area, Wiley's release is crisp and quick. He has solid size at 6'3" and good length for a scoring guard. Georgetown, Indiana, Maryland, and Villanova have all shown interest. Wiley is yet another Team Takeover 16U star.

6. Kevin Zabo, PG, Montrose Christian: Zabo is a Canadian import, but has made his mark after one year in the DMV at  Montrose Christian. Playing with the Mustangs, he showed a knack for making the right pass, taking defenders off the dribble, and taking advantage of scoring opportunities. Zabo has a George Washington offer, and claims interest from UConn, N.C. State, UCLA, West Virginia, and others. He plays his AAU ball with CIA Bounce.

7. Allante Holston, F, St. John's: Holston has had to overcome injury issues, but has the tools to be considered one of the premier wing prospects in the region. At 6'6", he has solid size and great athleticism, and flashes a quick first step. Holston has most recently been attracting interest from Georgetown, George Washington, and Xavier. Holston is the fourth Team Takeover Caron Butler AAU team member in our 2014 top 10.

8. Byron Hawkins, PG, Good Counsel: Hawkins has been flying slightly under the radar, but is beginning to make heads turn on the AAU circuit. A smooth and instinctual point guard, he knows how to break down defenses and determine the most appropriate course of action. Very unselfish, Hawkins always looks to set up teammates who are in dangerous position, but also knows when to take matters into his own hands. He catches defenders off guard and attacks the basket, also flashing a solid pull-up jumper around the perimeter. He currently holds offers from Delaware and Fairfield, with interest coming from Miami (FL), Indiana, and other high-major suitors. Hawkins is playing AAU with D.C. Assault.

9. John Crosby, PG, Poly: Crosby is another very smooth point guard. While some suggest that he may be a natural combo guard because of his scoring ability, it is that ability which makes Crosby such an offensive threat. He controls the ball well, and adjusts to the pace of the game. His pull-up game is very good and quickly improving, and although only around 6'2", he has excellent length. Crosby--who holds a 3.8 GPA--already has an offer from Rutgers, with interest from UAB, Washington, Stanford, Virginia, and more. He has stated that Stanford is a personal favorite because of its strong basketball program and academic prestige. Crosby plays on the AAU circuit with Team Melo.

10. Andre Walker, F/C, Bullis: Walker is a high-upside prospect who could find his name even higher on this list as he continues to develop into his body and skill set. Standing 6'10", the importance of his height and length cannot be understated. On top of that, Walker flashes some good skills, including nice touch on his short to mid-range jumper, and a variety of good post moves. With more consistent finishing and more aggression on the boards, the big man could become an absolute beast. DePaul is a big fan, and has already offered. Maryland and Cincinatti have also shown a good amount of interest. Walker plays AAU ball with Trimble and Hawkins for D.C. Assault's 16U.

Today, we take a look at the class of 2014.

LINK: CLASS OF 2013 RANKINGS 

 LINK: CLASS OF 2014-Top 10 Breakdown 

Today, we take a look at the class of 2014.

LINK: CLASS OF 2013 RANKINGS

Magruder point guard JJ Epps, Capitol Hoops #34 player from 2013 showed the court vision that led Magruder to a 2012 4A state championship.  Epps finished with nine dimes.  Tyvon Grant, a Watkins Mill product who is also in the top 100 drained five triples and went for 23 points.

As a supplement to Capitol Hoops' class rankings (see link above), Marc Stern and Edgar Walker have teamed up to provide more information about some of the top prospects in each class. For the class of 2013, the top 20 players are broken down with a brief scouting report and recruiting update.

 1. BeeJay Anya, Dematha: Anya gets the slight edge over Nate Britt atop our rankings after a strong high school season. The 6’9” center has incredible length (7’4” wingspan) and physical tools, and is quickly putting those tools together to develop into an absolute beast. It seems like every big program in the country is recruiting Anya, as he has offers from Georgetown, Indiana, Ohio State, Texas, UCLA, and several other perennial contenders.

 2. Nate Britt, Gonzaga: Britt had a tough time during high school season getting going because of injury, but his skill and basketball IQ can never be questioned. It was almost a toss-up between him and Anya for the top spot. Britt committed to North Carolina in November.

 3. Aquille Carr, St. Patrick (NJ): A recent transfer to St. Pat’s from Patterson does not take away from the fact that Carr might be the most electrifying high school player in the nation, let alone the DMV. His sensational ball-handling skills and finishing skills around the rim make for mixtape gold and were a huge part of Patterson’s run to a Class 3A state title this year. “The Crime Stopper” is committed to Seton Hall.

 4. Stan Robinson, Paul VI: Robinson’s stock continues to rise after a strong high school season where he led WCAC champions Paul VI in points per game. Robinson’s list of offers is in the double digits and includes high-major programs such as Maryland, Marquette, N.C. State, Pittsburgh, Seton Hall, and Villanova.

 5. Kris Jenkins, Gonzaga: Jenkins is a well-rounded player with a very refined skillset. While Nate Britt was injured, Jenkins’ clutch play carried Gonzaga and earned him WCAC player of the year honors. He has at least eight offers at this point, including Boston College, Clemson, Miami (FL), and Xavier. Ohio State, Georgetown, and Louisville are among schools recently showing interest.

 6. Ishmail Wainwright, Montrose Christian: Wainwright is a physically gifted prospect with great strength and athleticism. A Kansas City native, he will be joining Team Takeover’s 17U squad this summer. Wainwright was committed to Missouri and eventually de-committed, but the Tigers are still very much involved with the Montrose Christian forward. Other offers include Baylor, Duke, St. John’s, Syracuse, UCLA, and more.

 7. Josh Hart, Sidwell Friends: A big-time scorer, Hart has a very smooth outside shot and great range to his game. Standing about 6’5”, his size can create matchup problems and help him to success on the wing. Hart has a long list of offers which includes Georgetown, George Washington, Marquette, N.C. State, San Diego State, Villanova, and Xavier.

 8. Junior Etou, Bishop O’Connell: Etou has recently transferred to O’Connell from Arlington Country Day in Florida, and should instantly be considered one of the top big men in the DMV. At 6’8” and 225 pounds, the Congo native figures to be a force to be reckoned with in the WCAC, and plays AAU with D.C. Assault. Etou’s ESPN profile reports offers from Maryland and West Virginia, while Florida, Missouri, Memphis, Kansas, and UCLA are all reportedly involved as well. Etou recently told CBS that Maryland has been showing the most interest of any program.

 9. DeShaun Morman:  Called a “mini Shabazz Muhammad” by Findlay Prep head coach Michael Peck, Morman can do it all. The 6'4" lefty strokes the 3, finishes above the rim, and plays tenacious defense.  While he could benefit from some additional ball handling work, the Coolidge star is arguably one of the most complete players on the East Coast. UMass has been interested in Morman for a while and could be a real contender, but mid and high-major offers continue to roll in. Apart from the UMass offer, George Washington, Providence, Seton Hall, UNLV, Virginia, and VCU have all extended scholarship offers.

 10. Daequan McNeil, Vermont Academy (VT): A Baltimore native and member of the Baltimore Elite AAU squad, McNeil has become a big-time target since enrolling in Vermont Academy. The 6’3” point/combo guard is a tough competitor and can score in bunches. His current offer list consists of UMass, Oklahoma, Providence, Richmond, Rutgers, and VCU.

 11. Roddy Peters, Suitland: Peters is a long point guard prospect with major upside. Peters’ 6’4” frame and surprising length makes him a matchup problem and contribute to his overall versatility as a lead guard. He has concrete offers from UMass and St. Joseph’s, and is attracting significant interest from Maryland, Cincinnati, Providence, and Seton Hall. Playing with DC Assault, Peters will continue to get great exposure and a chance to prove himself as a high-major prospect.

 12. Jairus Lyles, Dematha: Lyles could be considered the ultimate combo guard prospect; he shows skills necessary to play off the ball or at the point.  His play increases in high-pressure situations, and he usually be counted on for big buckets down the stretch of a tight game.  Oklahoma State is Lyles’ only offer at this point, but the 6’1” playmaker has caught the eye of many top high-major programs such as Georgetown, Miami (FL), N.C. State, Providence, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin, and Wake Forest.

 13. Kameron Williams, Mount St. Joseph: Williams is a big-time scorer, and features an exceptional outside shot. The Baltimore Elite standout brought home Baltimore Catholic League POY honors this season, averaging 18 points and four rebounds per game to lead Mount St. Joe’s to the BCL title. Williams currently has nine offers, including Miami (FL), South Florida, VCU, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. Maryland, Georgetown, and Ohio State have also shown interest.

 14. Will Ferguson, Herndon: Ferguson, who transferred to Herndon from Bishop O'Connell, is a very quick and able point guard. With great athleticism and a good mid-range game, the 6'3" Virginian may play more of a combo guard role at the college level. At this point, he has offers from George Mason, UMass, Seton Hall, Xavier, St. Joseph's, Rutgers, Miami (FL), Virginia, and Virginia Tech.

 15. Daxter Miles, IMG Academy (FL): Miles is another Baltimore Elite player enrolled in an out-of-state prep school. Known as “Dax,” his stock has risen since starting at IMG, and he now has at least three offers from the likes of Colorado State, Drexel, and Miami (FL). A great competitor and tough defender, Miles is a gifted point guard who can both score and dish with the best of them. Expect his recruitment to continue to heat up this summer.

 16. Zach Douglass, National Christian Academy: A long 6’8” forward, Douglass is a good face-up option on offense, and a skilled rebounder (he had more than 15 rebounds in five different games during the high school season).  Douglass currently holds offers from Delaware, George Mason, Seton Hall, and Towson.

 17. Jamel Artis, Vermont Academy (VT): Artis is an aggressive guard who can get to the rim and make a difference on both ends of the floor. Another Baltimore Elite player playing his trade at an out-of-state school, he is considered an excellent passer and apt defender, and has incredible versatility at 6’5”. While Artis does not have any current offers, he has been receiving many high-major looks, with interest coming from Providence, Florida, Pittsburgh, and more.

 18. Tevon Saddler, St. Frances: Saddler is a skilled wing prospect who can do his damage by slashing or pulling up for jumpers. At 6’5”, he has good size to play as a guard or forward, and his athleticism will help him succeed in either role. Cornell, Delaware, Duquesne, Loyola (MD), South Florida, and Towson have all offered, with Cincinnati, UMass, Nebraska, and Oregon State all recently showing interest.

 19. Nigel Johnson, Broad Run:  The top scorer in the entire DMV averaged 29.5 points per game this year for Broad Run.  An offensive superstar with great range on his jumper, Johnson is also a very active and eager defender. A starter for DC Assault, he is a combo guard who can score as a two and has the court vision and playmaking skills to be a lead guard.  Johnson will bring immediate help to a mid-major with his uncanny ability to score the ball. Right now, he holds offers from American, Bucknell, Cornell and Holy Cross, but more and more coaches are starting to take notice of Johnson’s talent, and a big summer on the AAU circuit will help the 6’0” guard’s recruitment take off.

 20. Nick Griffin, Magruder: Arguably the top outside shooter in the DMV, Griffin was a huge part of Magruder’s run to a 4A state championship this year. After averaging 17 points per game for the Colonels, the 6’2” guard latched on with Team Takeover. On February 7th of this year Griffin hit 10 3-pointers en route to 40 points in a Magruder win.  Griffin’s current offer list consists of American, Bucknell, George Washington, Holy Cross, and Mount St. Mary’s.

LINK: Class of 2013 Rankings-Top 100

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The rankings were based on several factors. Measurables (height, weight, physical tools), production at the high school and AAU levels, and college projection all played a part in the inclusion of players and their spot on the list. Eligible players were those who play high school basketball in the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas, along with the Eastern Shore. Also, players who previously played high school basketball in the area but transferred to out-of-state schools were eligible only if they still play with a local AAU team.

Marc Stern, the President/CEO of Capitol Hoops teamed up with MD High (Rivals) basketball recruiting analyst Edgar Walker to put the rankings together, and the two received valuable insight from area coaches and media personnel.

The classes of 2013 (Top 100), 2014 (Top 60), and 2015 (Top 30) were all ranked. The current rankings will be adjusted in October, after the conclusion of the AAU season and Capitol Hoops’ Top 100 camp.

Today, the 2013 rankings are released, with short breakdowns of the top 20 prospects.

 LINK: Top 20 Breakdown 

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The rankings were based on several factors. Measurables (height, weight, physical tools), production at the high school and AAU levels, and college projection all played a part in the inclusion of players and their spot on the list. Eligible players were those who play high school basketball in the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas, along with the Eastern Shore. Also, players who previously played high school basketball in the area but transferred to out-of-state schools were eligible only if they still play with a local AAU team.

Marc Stern, the President/CEO of Capitol Hoops teamed up with MD High (Rivals) basketball recruiting analyst Edgar Walker to put the rankings together, and the two received valuable insight from area coaches and media personnel.

The classes of 2013 (Top 100), 2014 (Top 60), and 2015 (Top 30) were all ranked. The current rankings will be adjusted in October, after the conclusion of the AAU season and Capitol Hoops’ Top 100 camp.

Today, the 2013 rankings are released, with short breakdowns of the top 20 prospects.

LINK: Top 20 Breakdown

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As a supplement to Capitol Hoops' class rankings (see link above), Marc Stern and Edgar Walker have teamed up to provide more information about some of the top prospects in each class. For the class of 2013, the top 20 players are broken down with a brief scouting report and recruiting update.

1. BeeJay Anya, Dematha: Anya gets the slight edge over Nate Britt atop our rankings after a strong high school season. The 6’9” center has incredible length (7’4” wingspan) and physical tools, and is quickly putting those tools together to develop into an absolute beast. It seems like every big program in the country is recruiting Anya, as he has offers from Georgetown, Indiana, Ohio State, Texas, UCLA, and several other perennial contenders.

2. Nate Britt, Gonzaga: Britt had a tough time during high school season getting going because of injury, but his skill and basketball IQ can never be questioned. It was almost a toss-up between him and Anya for the top spot. Britt committed to North Carolina in November.

3. Aquille Carr, St. Patrick (NJ): A recent transfer to St. Pat’s from Patterson does not take away from the fact that Carr might be the most electrifying high school player in the nation, let alone the DMV. His sensational ball-handling skills and finishing skills around the rim make for mixtape gold and were a huge part of Patterson’s run to a Class 3A state title this year. “The Crime Stopper” is committed to Seton Hall.

4. Stan Robinson, Paul VI: Robinson’s stock continues to rise after a strong high school season where he led WCAC champions Paul VI in points per game. Robinson’s list of offers is in the double digits and includes high-major programs such as Maryland, Marquette, N.C. State, Pittsburgh, Seton Hall, and Villanova.

5. Kris Jenkins, Gonzaga: Jenkins is a well-rounded player with a very refined skillset. While Nate Britt was injured, Jenkins’ clutch play carried Gonzaga and earned him WCAC player of the year honors. He has at least eight offers at this point, including Boston College, Clemson, Miami (FL), and Xavier. Ohio State, Georgetown, and Louisville are among schools recently showing interest.

6. Ishmail Wainright, Montrose Christian: Wainright is a physically gifted prospect with great strength and athleticism. A Kansas City native, he will be joining Team Takeover’s 17U squad this summer. Wainright was committed to Missouri and eventually de-committed, but the Tigers are still very much involved with the Montrose Christian forward. Other offers include Baylor, Duke, St. John’s, Syracuse, UCLA, and more.

7. Josh Hart, Sidwell Friends: A big-time scorer, Hart has a very smooth outside shot and great range to his game. Standing about 6’5”, his size can create matchup problems and help him to success on the wing. Hart has a long list of offers which includes Georgetown, George Washington, Marquette, N.C. State, San Diego State, Villanova, and Xavier.

8. Junior Etou, Bishop O’Connell: Etou has recently transferred to O’Connell from Arlington Country Day in Florida, and should instantly be considered one of the top big men in the DMV. At 6’8” and 225 pounds, the Congo native figures to be a force to be reckoned with in the WCAC, and plays AAU with D.C. Assault. Etou’s ESPN profile reports offers from Maryland and West Virginia, while Florida, Missouri, Memphis, Kansas, and UCLA are all reportedly involved as well. Etou recently told CBS that Maryland has been showing the most interest of any program.

9. DeShaun Morman:  Called a “mini Shabazz Muhammad” by Findlay Prep head coach Michael Peck, Morman can do it all. The 6'4" lefty strokes the 3, finishes above the rim, and plays tenacious defense.  While he could benefit from some additional ball handling work, the Coolidge star is arguably one of the most complete players on the East Coast. UMass has been interested in Morman for a while and could be a real contender, but mid and high-major offers continue to roll in. Apart from the UMass offer, George Washington, Providence, Seton Hall, UNLV, Virginia, and VCU have all extended scholarship offers.

10. Daequan McNeil, Vermont Academy (VT): A Baltimore native and member of the Baltimore Elite AAU squad, McNeil has become a big-time target since enrolling in Vermont Academy. The 6’3” point/combo guard is a tough competitor and can score in bunches. His current offer list consists of UMass, Oklahoma, Providence, Richmond, Rutgers, and VCU.

11. Roddy Peters, Suitland: Peters is a long point guard prospect with major upside. Peters’ 6’4” frame and surprising length makes him a matchup problem and contribute to his overall versatility as a lead guard. He has concrete offers from UMass and St. Joseph’s, and is attracting significant interest from Maryland, Cincinnati, Providence, and Seton Hall. Playing with DC Assault, Peters will continue to get great exposure and a chance to prove himself as a high-major prospect.

12. Jairus Lyles, Dematha: Lyles could be considered the ultimate combo guard prospect; he shows skills necessary to play off the ball or at the point.  His play increases in high-pressure situations, and he usually be counted on for big buckets down the stretch of a tight game.  Oklahoma State is Lyles’ only offer at this point, but the 6’1” playmaker has caught the eye of many top high-major programs such as Georgetown, Miami (FL), N.C. State, Providence, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin, and Wake Forest.

13. Kameron Williams, Mount St. Joseph: Williams is a big-time scorer, and features an exceptional outside shot. The Baltimore Elite standout brought home Baltimore Catholic League POY honors this season, averaging 18 points and four rebounds per game to lead Mount St. Joe’s to the BCL title. Williams currently has nine offers, including Miami (FL), South Florida, VCU, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. Maryland, Georgetown, and Ohio State have also shown interest.

 14. Will Ferguson, Herndon: Ferguson, who transferred to Herndon from Bishop O'Connell, is a very quick and able point guard. With great athleticism and a good mid-range game, the 6'3" Virginian may play more of a combo guard role at the college level. At this point, he has offers from George Mason, UMass, Seton Hall, Xavier, St. Joseph's, Rutgers, Miami (FL), Virginia, and Virginia Tech.

15. Daxter Miles, IMG Academy (FL): Miles is another Baltimore Elite player enrolled in an out-of-state prep school. Known as “Dax,” his stock has risen since starting at IMG, and he now has at least three offers from the likes of Colorado State, Drexel, and Miami (FL). A great competitor and tough defender, Miles is a gifted point guard who can both score and dish with the best of them. Expect his recruitment to continue to heat up this summer.

16. Zach Douglass, National Christian Academy: A long 6’8” forward, Douglass is a good face-up option on offense, and a skilled rebounder (he had more than 15 rebounds in five different games during the high school season).  Douglass currently holds offers from Delaware, George Mason, Seton Hall, and Towson.

17. Jamel Artis, Vermont Academy (VT): Artis is an aggressive guard who can get to the rim and make a difference on both ends of the floor. Another Baltimore Elite player playing his trade at an out-of-state school, he is considered an excellent passer and apt defender, and has incredible versatility at 6’5”. While Artis does not have any current offers, he has been receiving many high-major looks, with interest coming from Providence, Florida, Pittsburgh, and more.

18. Tevon Saddler, St. Frances: Saddler is a skilled wing prospect who can do his damage by slashing or pulling up for jumpers. At 6’5”, he has good size to play as a guard or forward, and his athleticism will help him succeed in either role. Cornell, Delaware, Duquesne, Loyola (MD), South Florida, and Towson have all offered, with Cincinnati, UMass, Nebraska, and Oregon State all recently showing interest.

19. Nigel Johnson, Broad Run:  The top scorer in the entire DMV averaged 29.5 points per game this year for Broad Run.  An offensive superstar with great range on his jumper, Johnson is also a very active and eager defender. A starter for DC Assault, he is a combo guard who can score as a two and has the court vision and playmaking skills to be a lead guard.  Johnson will bring immediate help to a mid-major with his uncanny ability to score the ball. Right now, he holds offers from American, Bucknell, Cornell and Holy Cross, but more and more coaches are starting to take notice of Johnson’s talent, and a big summer on the AAU circuit will help the 6’0” guard’s recruitment take off.

20. Nick Griffin, Magruder: Arguably the top outside shooter in the DMV, Griffin was a huge part of Magruder’s run to a 4A state championship this year. After averaging 17 points per game for the Colonels, the 6’2” guard latched on with Team Takeover. On February 7th of this year Griffin hit 10 3-pointers en route to 40 points in a Magruder win.  Griffin’s current offer list consists of American, Bucknell, George Washington, Holy Cross, and Mount St. Mary’s.

LINK: Class of 2013 Rankings-Top 100

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District All-Star Kevin Larsen, a 6'9" forward from Montrose Christian won MVP honors in a losing effort as he went for a game high 22 points.  Tilman Dunbar of Paul VI scored 16, and Takoma Academy's Desmond Stanback scored 15 for the district all-stars.  Other players in double-figures for the District All-stars were Cullen Hamilton (Potomac School) with 14, Justin Alston (Carroll) with 12, and Jamal Lewis (Sidwell Friends) with 11.

Keith Shivers led the victorious Suburban all-stars with 17 points and a few monster dunks.  Shivers of Wise High School had two other PG-County representatives with him.  Chaun Miller of Eleanor Roosevelt, who committed earlier in the day to Harcum Junior College in Pennsylvania scored 11 points and assisted on a pair of alley-oops to shivers.  Marcel Boyd of Gwynn Park was the other PG County representative.  He scored 10 points and will be playing for Howard University in the fall.

Montgomery County had there representatives as well.  Demetric Austin of Springbrook nine points.  Sam Edens of Churchill had 11 points and three 3-balls.  Scott Bolen of Sherwood scored six.

Eric Singletary of Sidwell Friends coached the District All-stars.  Rob Garner of Wise High School coached the Suburban team.

Virginia Tech bound Montrezl Harrell of Hargrave Military Academy took home MVP honors for the U.S. All-stars.  He put on a dunk fest for the fans gathered at T.C. Williams High School.

The main story line at this Capital Classic was the five incoming Maryland freshman who all participated on the same team.  Sam Cassell Jr. added his name to the list early Saturday and after much speculation it is finally official.  Cassell will be a Terp.  Joining Cassell are Shaquille Cleare, a 6'10" center from Houston, Texas, Charles Mitchell, a 6'7" forward from Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, Seth Allen, a 6'2" guard from Fredericksburg Christian, and 6'8" Damonte Dodd of Queen Anne on Maryland's eastern shore.  The terp-5 scored 49 of the 105 points for the U.S. All-Stars.

On the other side we had the local stars.  The best of the DMV.  The guys we've been covering night in and night out here at Capitol Hoops over the last 3+ months.  It was special to see all of these super-stars on the same court, and on the same team for their last high school game.  

Garland Owens was Montgomery County's loan representative.  He caught a big time alley-oop to open up the second quarter.  

The DCIAA had a loan representative as well.  Khalen Cumberlander of the DCIAA Champion Coolidge Colts had a solid game going for eight points.

Justin Anderson, perhaps the biggest star the DMV has had over the last four years had a couple huge dunks.  It was an interesting game for Anderson because there were a handful of sets of future college teammates playing in this game, however Anderson was playing against two future teammates at Virginia. Anderson finished with a team high 17 points.  Justin's teammate at Montrose Christian Michael Carrera had his hands full in this game.  He drew the assignment of 6'10" Shaquille Cleare and 6'10" Joel James.  Carrera had a good putting, giving up five inches and holding his own on the block.

The IAC had three representatives in Episcopal's Kethan Savage, Arnaud Adala Moto, and Landon's Joe McDonald.  McDonald and Savage will be teammates next year at George Washington.  Episcopal coach Jim Fitzpatrick also coached the Capital All-Stars.

P.G. County had one representative in Largo's Derrick Colter.  Colter's dazzling speed was on hand all evening, blowing by everyone on the court and setting teammates up all night.

The WCAC had two representatives, both members of Paul VI's championship team.  Patrick Holloway and Coleman Johnson combined to score 11 points.

There was one player from Virginia public school's and that was Capital All-Star team MVP T.J. Huggins who scored 10 points. He played for the host school of the 39th Capital Classic, T.C. Williams.

Brandon Peel represented Riverdale Baptist and scored six points, and helped defend the U.S. All-star bigs.

The winning coach was Harry Martin from Patterson High School.  Martin was joined by assistants Theodoric Bell and Eddie Lewis.  The Patterson coaches who have coached Aquille Carr for the last three years had a great time coaching and really put their players through some tough practices.  U.S. All-star Charles Mitchell had this to say, "Those guys were great, they really made us work and I wasn't really expecting that.  We quickly learned what they were all about after our first practice was strictly conditioning."