E.D.A.S., 100. Team Society, 96. Leroy Butts and Andrew Robinson put on a show in the Next5 Finale while Aaron Robinson played Emcee. E.D.A.S took a commanding double digit lead mid way through the 2H but Team Society went on a serious run, taking a two possession lead before Butts and Robinson hit back to
“The Summer of Screen” – ’20 St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes C Andre Screen Blows Up in Capitol Hoops Mix
August 4, 2019
The summer of 2019 saw ’20 F/C Andre Screen of St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes take a HUGE leap. The Saints big man led his team to a second-straight undefeated record and title in the Capitol Hoops Summer League at DeMatha, averaged 12.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg and 2.2 bpg and was named a CHSL All-Star.
Check out Ed Johnson III’s best plays from this summer at DeMatha. The rising junior averaged 12 ppg in summer league, shot 38% from 3 and was a big part of McNamara’s run to the playoffs.
A Professional Contract Is Nice, But Parents Remain Realistic By: Chris Krawczyk “The harsh reality of the game of basketball is that there is less than a tenth of a percent of people that make it,” Chris Miller, the lead reporter for the Washington Wizards, said following his son’s game at the DMV Live Period
Team WhyNot 15U Completes Epic Comeback to Stun Team Takeover 40-38 at Peach Jam 07/12/19
July 15, 2019
In the final game of 15U pool play Team Takeover was in complete control of this game and had a 15-point with about 10 mins left to play. To get back in the game Team WhyNot would ramp up their defensive intensity by pressing, which led Takeover turning the ball over a lot. WhyNot’s Barrington
15U Judah Mintz goes off for 28 but Nightrydas Elite top TTO in Peach Jam quarters 7/13/19
July 15, 2019
Judah Mintz continued his stellar Peach Jam as he went off for 28 points but it wasn’t enough as Nightrydas Elite (FL) earned a 80-67 win in its first game in U15 bracket play. Nightrydas would go on to win the U15 championship. Jean Montero led the way with 21 for Nightrydas. Gregg Glenn added
Oladipo TTO completed an undefeated 14u season by edging Team Durant 42-32 in the final of the Made Hoops 8th Grade Finale. Oladipo was led Jacoi Hutchinson (11 points), DeShawn Harris-Smith’s (10 points), and Jason Moore (7 points). Team Durant’s Amani Hansberry (9 points), Mason So (7 points), Cam Gillus (7 points) and Kalen Cobb
14U Semi’s Team Takeover-Oladipo Tops Team Takeover Grant in Made Hoops 8th Grade Finale 7/14/19
July 15, 2019
Jason Moore had it going on in this one as TTO-Oladipo had their way with TTO-Grant. The victory earned them a birth into the championship against another local squad, Team Durant.
Team Griffin 16U Tops Team Takeover in Double OT Thriller to Win 2019 Peach Jam Championship
July 15, 2019
This was a game for the books! Blake Griffin even came out to support his young club. Throughout the tournament, Takeover always struggled in the first half, but today they came out hot and had a 9 point lead at the half. After facing a double-digit deficit, Team Griffin would rally and go on a
14U Semi’s Team Takeover-Oladipo Tops Team Takeover Grant in Made Hoops 8th Grade Finale 7/14/19
July 15, 2019
Jason Moore had it going on in this one as TTO-Oladipo had their way with TTO-Grant. The victory earned them a birth into the championship against another local squad, Team Durant.
Seattle Rotary Style got 34 from Paolo Banchero as they defeated Team Durant 97-89 in the final game of pool play at Peach Jam 19. Durant was led by Ash Leggett (24) and Earl Timberlake (23). Neither team advanced to bracket play.
Terrance Williams went for 22 and 8 as Team Takeover downed AOT 88-76 in what would be there final game of Peach Jam ’19. Alyn Breed led AOT with 32 points. AOT rested Sharife Cooper and BJ Boston as they had already clinched their spot in bracket play.
Darius Maddox (20 pts) and Caleb Dorsey (16 pts) of Team Durant got the wheels turning to start the game. Durant was up 23-5, with the two combining for 18 of their 23 points. Houston Hoops clawed their way back into the game leaning heavily on their Houston Commit, Tramon Mark (22 pts), as well
MoKan Elite got a game high 18 points and a game high 8 rebounds from N’Faly Dante and 15, 6 & 5 from Kennedy Chandler as they defeated TTO by 12 points on Friday in pool play. TTO was led by Hunter Dickinson’s 17 and Chuck Harris who finished with 15.
2022 Devin Dinkins team high 14 points leads Takeover to a 3 point win over JL3 to improve to 2-0 at Peach Jam. Class of 2022 Amaree Abram had 15 for JL3.
Greg Brown III went off for 28 including a series of crazy dunks highlighted by a break away east bay in the games waning minutes as Texas Titans remain undefeated at Peach Jam with a 110-92 win over Team Durant. Rondel Walker added 20 and Cade Cunningham 15 & 7. Durant was led by Darius
This game started off fairly close. Vegas Elite then, however, got into a groove and didn’t look back. Team Durant had trouble defending Vegas Elite on the perimeter. Vegas Elite’s Cameron Kimble (16 pts) was hurting Team Durant from the outside, and Richard Isaac Jr. (18 points) put pressure on their guards by getting to
MeanStreets came out the gates on fire. They passed the ball extremely well and got clean open looks, which allowed them to build a 19-point lead in the first half. Team Takeover, however, made adjustments at half. They went to a smaller lineup with the intent of revving up their defensive intensity. Once the defense
This game was back and forth at the start of the game. PSA, however, buckled down and got some crucial stops and scores to extend their lead a little. PSA’s Jamal Mashburn Jr. and Hassan Diarra did a great job putting pressure on Team Durant in the second half to maintain their lead, whether they
“The Summer of Screen” – ’20 St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes C Andre Screen Blows Up in Capitol Hoops Mix
August 4, 2019
The summer of 2019 saw ’20 F/C Andre Screen of St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes take a HUGE leap. The Saints big man led his team to a second-straight undefeated record and title in the Capitol Hoops Summer League at DeMatha, averaged 12.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg and 2.2 bpg and was named a CHSL All-Star.
Check out Ed Johnson III’s best plays from this summer at DeMatha. The rising junior averaged 12 ppg in summer league, shot 38% from 3 and was a big part of McNamara’s run to the playoffs.
Ronald Polite Highlights vs Gwynn Park (2/19/2019)
February 20, 2019
Highlights of Oxon Hill 2020 G Ronald Polite versus Gwynn Park from 2/19/2019 including postgame interview.
Jason Lewis (Whitman) Drops Career High 30 on B-CC 1/22/2019
January 23, 2019
Whitman 2019 G Jason Lewis went for a career high 30 on cross-town rival B-CC on Tuesday night. Capitol Hoops spoke to him about the effort after the game.
Top Plays from the 2018 DeMatha Christmas Classic
January 2, 2019
Top Plays from the 2018 DeMatha Christmas Classic
Highlights from Earl Timberlake’s MVP performance from the 2018 DeMatha Christmas Classic
Hunter Dickinson — Team Takeover – Peach Jam 2018 Highlights
November 21, 2018
Highlights of Team Takeover/DeMatha C Hunter Dickinson from Peach Jam 2018.
Mike Jones (DeMatha) led the Capital All-Stars to one of the most lopsided victories in the 46 year history of the Capital Classic. Jones had a serious approach from the jump and emphasized defense, and not turning the ball over. We spoke to him after the game.
We caught up with Joe Girard III of the National All-Stars in the 2019 Capital Classic. Girard talks about his upcoming future at Syracuse, his incredible New York scoring records and his hunger to WIN!
After 14 long years at Washington Jesuit Academy, Howard Blue left to develop the Vertex Mindset and Skillful Impact curriculum. In addition, he joined the Georgetown Prep coaching staff during the 2018-2019 basketball season. Not long following the season, Blue was promoted to Head Coach of the Little Hoyas. Blue joins Capitol Hoops in Episode
Capitol Corner, Episode One: Gonzaga Coach Steve Turner
March 27, 2019
Fresh off his fourth WCAC title in 10 years, Gonzaga’s Steve Turner joins Capitol Hoops for our first installment of ‘Capitol Corner’. In our 30 min sit-down with Turner, we walk through everything from his upbringing in DMV hoops, to taking over for Dick Meyer, to this year’s run to the title. Why does Turner
Broadneck discusses their stellar season and their loss to ER in the 2019 championship.
Head coach Brendan O’Connell along with his quarter of seniors discuss winning the 2019 4A chip over Broadneck.
Patterson talks to the press after defeating Wicomico in 2019 2A State Final
Wicomico talks postgame after their loss to Patterson in the 2019 MD 2A State Final
A Professional Contract Is Nice, But Parents Remain Realistic By: Chris Krawczyk “The harsh reality of the game of basketball is that there is less than a tenth of a percent of people that make it,” Chris Miller, the lead reporter for the Washington Wizards, said following his son’s game at the DMV Live Period
Team WhyNot 15U Completes Epic Comeback to Stun Team Takeover 40-38 at Peach Jam 07/12/19
July 15, 2019
In the final game of 15U pool play Team Takeover was in complete control of this game and had a 15-point with about 10 mins left to play. To get back in the game Team WhyNot would ramp up their defensive intensity by pressing, which led Takeover turning the ball over a lot. WhyNot’s Barrington
15U Judah Mintz goes off for 28 but Nightrydas Elite top TTO in Peach Jam quarters 7/13/19
July 15, 2019
Judah Mintz continued his stellar Peach Jam as he went off for 28 points but it wasn’t enough as Nightrydas Elite (FL) earned a 80-67 win in its first game in U15 bracket play. Nightrydas would go on to win the U15 championship. Jean Montero led the way with 21 for Nightrydas. Gregg Glenn added
Oladipo TTO completed an undefeated 14u season by edging Team Durant 42-32 in the final of the Made Hoops 8th Grade Finale. Oladipo was led Jacoi Hutchinson (11 points), DeShawn Harris-Smith’s (10 points), and Jason Moore (7 points). Team Durant’s Amani Hansberry (9 points), Mason So (7 points), Cam Gillus (7 points) and Kalen Cobb
14U Semi’s Team Takeover-Oladipo Tops Team Takeover Grant in Made Hoops 8th Grade Finale 7/14/19
July 15, 2019
Jason Moore had it going on in this one as TTO-Oladipo had their way with TTO-Grant. The victory earned them a birth into the championship against another local squad, Team Durant.
Team Griffin 16U Tops Team Takeover in Double OT Thriller to Win 2019 Peach Jam Championship
July 15, 2019
This was a game for the books! Blake Griffin even came out to support his young club. Throughout the tournament, Takeover always struggled in the first half, but today they came out hot and had a 9 point lead at the half. After facing a double-digit deficit, Team Griffin would rally and go on a
14U Semi’s Team Takeover-Oladipo Tops Team Takeover Grant in Made Hoops 8th Grade Finale 7/14/19
July 15, 2019
Jason Moore had it going on in this one as TTO-Oladipo had their way with TTO-Grant. The victory earned them a birth into the championship against another local squad, Team Durant.
Seattle Rotary Style got 34 from Paolo Banchero as they defeated Team Durant 97-89 in the final game of pool play at Peach Jam 19. Durant was led by Ash Leggett (24) and Earl Timberlake (23). Neither team advanced to bracket play.
