They call him “Valentine’s Day” 'Cause he takes the Oppositions Heart

Anthony “Ace” Valentine is perhaps one the best natural athletes in the class 2023; an AAU National Champion and record holder in track - He is definitely one of the most athletic point guard in the class. He is in the conversation as the fastest guard in America from end line to end line with the ball. 

Tick-Toc Its Time for Quinn Clark to Rock

Virginia’s Quinn Clark possesses great length and matching athletic ability and he has been quietly been taking the DMV by storm in recent month. Selected as a 2022 Middle School All-American Clark is a terrific shot blocker on or away from the ball; as well Clark has tremendous timing and can also cover ground quickly to block a shot when the offensive player clearly has an advantage. 

Clark also works the offensive glass. He consistently scores with tips INS over or around opponents. All weekend long Clark was very quick to the ball, notching a solid stat-line of 7-points, 9-rebounds, 2-assist, 2-blocks, and 2-steal on 3-6 shooting from the field. 

He runs the floor extremely well and finishes at the rim on the break and has strong moves when he receives drop off passes in the half court set. Quinn also scores in and around the lane area when he receives the ball from cutting and slashing in between defenders.  He knows how to find his spots and he consistency productive.

Clark made it a compete weekend by making the 2022 Top 20 game at the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp and has positioned himself with the respect of scouts and as well as his peers as one of the top players in the country in 2022.  His best days are ahead of him as he begins to and maintain a healthy diet of elite level play – with this there is no limit to how far he can go!

DMV Preps Selects Hunter Dickinson & Terrance Williams as Co-MVPs of the Coach Francis Classic

Hunter Dickinson is a true center with great size and tremendous upside. He has drastically improved at running the floor and his mobility is tremendous for a  7-footer. He has excellent hands and finishes drop off passes and clear paths above the rim now.

 He has become an explosive and powerful finisher with both hands around the basket and his good hands allow him to catch tough passes and turn them into baskets; his board and full court dribble that finished with the dunk was a highlight of the weekend and featured in Finest Magazine. 

We also noticed Dickerson has developed a good left shoulder hook with a high release and is gradually developing his right shoulder as well. He is an excellent area rebounder especially on the offensive end and is also a above average on ball shot blocker. 

Physically he is becoming more and more immovable in the paint as his frame continues to fill out. Hunter  is also a big man who takes to coaching and has shown great improvement over the course of his young career as a result DMV Preps is proud to name Hunter Dickerson (Team Uptown) Co-MVP of the 2016 Coach Francis Classic where he dropped 18-points, to go along with 10-boards, 2-assist, 1-block on 9-14 shooting even knocking down a few from distance!

What can be said about Terrance Williams that hasn’t been said; Williams is quickly developing a chiseled frame and physique through hard work and has a great combination of power and finesse again through hard work you are seeing vastly improve agility, quickness, and fast-twitch action. 

He proved he can step out and nail the 3-point shot or go inside and impose his will. He's explosive around the rim dunking over 6’9 centers in game action proves that and he uses his thick frame and some unique hang times on drives to convert in traffic. He is a terrific rebounder in traffic due to his instincts and power and the front court is still wear he bread is buttered but you see as a rising freshman what is in store for the next 4-years.  

Always remember we are talking about a top national prospect in the frontcourt; the wing development will be an added versatility piece that will make him one of the most versatile in the DMV.  His work ethic no doubt lead us to believe that ultimately the high level inside/outside combination he will become will have many college coaches intrigued and calling for years to come – special kid and special player any program would be lucky to have.

DMV Preps is proud to name Terrance Williams (Team Uptown) Co-MVP of the 2016 Coach Francis Classic coming in with 18-points, 10-rebounds, on 6-10 shooting.  

 

New Star Carlos Alexander has a Furious Style

Middle School All-American and Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp All Camp team member Carlos Alexander plays the game angry with a passion that his success is as important as breathing; has separated himself and scouts left the weekend making statements that do not see anyone like him in the class of 2022.  What makes him that singular player, is that he is defying positional norms and conventions. 

With a chance to compete against the very best players in the country he peers referred to him a as a ‘certified killer. Beast’

 Alexander has the "killer" and "warrior" mentality, and approaches and plays every possession on both ends like it’s his very last. He has excellent speed and quickness to go along with court vision. He is a shoot first, pass second lead guard but puts so much pressure on the defense and plays at such a fast pace the volume of his playmaking actually increased opportunities for teammates.  

A strong personality with great talent and skill – jumper range beyond the arch who does it off the bounce; a stallion who once tamed and adjusted to half-court play; as his transition play is where he is best and excels the most, look for him impact the game every time down the court with the ball in his hands and just by his presence on the court. Being developed to be a bigger version of Baltimore legend the “Crime Stopper” Aquille Carr; though not as athletic as of yet, you can see similarities.  

This player has a real chance talent wise to be special, one of best is a long line of talented players to come out of Charm City; the development of the game between the ears for an Iverson styled lead guard  ie. IQ, spacing, keeping teammates happy, knowing when to go, when to use clock, picking high percentage spots and plays, knowing when to take over and when to milk a mismatch somewhere else are the type of things that will ultimately determine how high his trajectory takes him as he proved this weekend against the very best out there that he has the pure basketball skill and talent to play with anyone.  Carlos Alexander needs to be on every radar nationally as he is right on the cusp of being able to dominate night in and night out; hands down a very special talent that put on a show all weekend long.

Byers Makes Late Surprise Move - Oh Wait a Minute You Thought He was Finished

Many have wondered where class of 2020 Cameron Byers the talented 6’7 forward from Baltimore would land for his high school career.  Well the rumors and the wait is officially over as Cameron Byers has formally committed to and enrolled at the John Carroll School in Bel Air, Maryland.  

John Carroll 28-11last season finished their season on a high note coming in 2^nd in the prestigious Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament and finishing near the top of the MIAA; the Baltimore Catholic League.  John Carroll returns multiple starters and has added one of the top guards in the country in Montez Mathis to go along with Olympian Immanuel Quickley in the backcourt.  The addition of Cameron Byers to an already solid core makes John Carroll one of the favorites to win the league title and a possible local team with national ranking possibilities.

Cameron Byers will play varsity and will be looked upon to contribute immediately as a member of the rotation and a possible starter.  Byer’s who is one of the top players locally also boast a very strong national profile having already competed against high school level competition playing this summer in the 15U division of the UA Association.  Having added a few inches over the summer as well as explosion and an improved face up game Byers in a player that will garner attention from college level immediately; with a very talented cast of players expect Byers to get plenty of looks throughout the year and once his size skill package is on display for recruiters expert doors to open.  We anticipate a very successful season for Byers and John Carroll who will introduce a new coach with the departure of Tony Martin.

Check Cameron Byers below in his summer mixtape from Hoop Nation and in person in his final Middle School contest on August 26^th at St. John College High School in the Coach Francis Classic where he will compete with the top rising freshman in the DMV.

Byers is being sought out by many local programs already for spring play and rumors have surfaced that the talented forward may be heading down south to Team Loaded and the Adidas circuit.  A fluid situation according to a source close to the family is one that will be monitored by many – as there are not many players with the size skill package that Byers possesses.