STARTERS
G. Darius Bivins, O’Connell–Anyone who thought Bivins would have tougher sledding in the WCAC after he came over from Alexandria City were quickly proven wrong. The 6’1″ point guard was voted First Team All-WCAC, averaging in double figures and pacing the Knights’ attack. Bivins glides all over the court and has some of the best hands you’ll see on a high school guard, which he uses to facilitate on offense and pick pockets on defense. He also displayed another gear, especially in the second half of the season where he just took over some key games.
G. Silas Devonish, Bishop Ireton–Devonish is another high-level point guard prospect. He had yet another good season, occasionally ripping teams for big games–like when he dropped 30 on St. Mary’s Ryken. Devonish has great burst and can be impossible to catch in the open court. If he picks off passes with any momentum there’s nothing anyone can do to stop him. He has a smooth, lefty three-point shot, and we doubt seriously anybody had more four-point plays this season than Devonish.
G. Jordan Smith, Jr., Paul VI–It seems like Smith just burst on the scene recently, but he’s already an 1,000-point career scorer for the loaded Panthers. The five-star prospect is also very possibly a starter on a national team of juniors, not to mention this Northern Virginia one. Smith is insanely light on his feet for a tall guard, and he can pull up from anywhere for a smooth jumper once he has you low and respecting his drive. He does it all, rebounding like a forward, racking up assists, and so on. He’s an absolute star that should have PVI nationally-ranked next year yet again.
F. Frank Siaca-Bey, Fairfax Christian–The 6’8″ or so Siaca-Bey was First Team All-MPSC this season. He’s just a fun player, a big guy who can do a lot of things. He averaged 15 points per game, doing a lot of damage attacking the rim, sticking jumpers, and battling in the post, displaying good footwork in the process. What makes him a fun player offensively is he’s unselfish and a very good passer for his size. You can run an offense through him with Siaca-Bey starting almost anywhere on the floor. His length and athleticism are a factor on defense as well.
F. Ripp Kodi, Bishop Ireton–Ripp Kodi had a great year for the Cardinals and was voted Second Team All-WCAC. The 6’7″ wing has showed talent throughout his high school career, but was a far more consistent weapon in 2024-2025. Kodi is a very good three-and-d prospect. He has range well beyond the arc, and he’s very active on defense, both on-the-ball and going airborne to protect the weak side. He’s slender, but contributes very well on the boards. This year he put up several 20-10-type games against good competition.
RESERVES
G. Dom Nguyen, Seton–Consistency is not a problem for Nguyen, the Conquistadors’ court quarterback. Nguyen averaged over 15 points per game this season, and again demonstrated his ability to play an effective point guard against any competition. Nguyen is one of the area’s more exciting players. His excellent handle and quick leaping ability allow him to attack the rim and can jumpers with almost equal efficiency. He’s a great distributor when his teammates are on, too.
G. Marcus Hancock, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes–Hancock made All-IAC this season after coming over from John Paul. Another tall guard, Hancock’s forte has always been draining three-pointers. This year he shot over 40% from long range in the Saints’ balanced offense, and averaged double figures in scoring. He continues to make strides in all other areas of the game and could very well eventually be a next-level steal. If the Saints play a smaller lineup more often next year, Hancock will also have the potential to really help on the boards–he can.
G. Julian Burgdolf, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes–Burgdolf is also a very good distributor at the point guard position. However, in the Saints’ offense they are also eager for him to get rid of the ball so he can receive it back and score. Good on the pick-and-pop to deliver a three-pointer, the mid-range, and attacking the rim, Burgdolf is a versatile offensive weapon. Tough and smart, more people are starting to take notice of his impressive all-around game.
G. Akim Iscandari, The Potomac School–All the point guards listed are pretty much scorers, so let’s put one more “1” on the list–Akim Iscandari. Voted All-MAC two years in a row, Iscandari has been starting for Potomac School since he was a freshman. He’s a fantastic athlete who plays football as well. At six-foot-plus, Iscandari is also very fast. He can make life very hard for an opposing ball-handler in the open court, and he is great attacking the rim in transition. In the half-court, Akim still gets his–he averaged well into double figures this season. His teammate, junior Logan Jones deserves to be on this team as well.
G. Ty Harris, Flint Hill–Another tough guard who also plays football, Harris had a good season on the hardwood for the Huskies. He’s very good at finishing in the lane, whether it’s straight-line drives for the jam, either-handed lay-ups, or intelligent spin moves. The First Team All-MAC selection generally scores pretty efficiently. He’ll hit three-pointers but rarely forces them. Harris is not afraid to take a charge and give up his body on defense. He’s an exciting player who might get a chance to score even more next season.
G. RJ Jones, Virginia Academy–Jones leads a very deep Virginia Academy Class of 2026 that has multiple players that could be on this team. The combo guard had a good season, ultimately being recognized as VISAA Division II All-State. When Jones gets going he is difficult to stop, such as when he scored 30 of his team’s 57 versus Benedictine. A good passer, he is capable at the point. Still, he is a valuable weapon off-ball, especially coming around screens and canning jumpers on the move. A prospect definitely worth watching as next year could be even better.
G. Lawrence “Turk” Brown, Paul VI–We have far too many point guard types on this team, but if we were to omit anyone, it would definitely not be this guy. Brown was one of the breakout stars of this season after he transferred in from St. Andrew’s (MD). He was the perfect court general for the Panthers, often playing ironman minutes and impressing with his passing and dribbling abilities. With so many dangerous weapons on PVI’s roster, Brown proved a perfect fit. Sure, he had lots of highlight dimes, but he also scored and defended consistently as well.
HONORABLE MENTION
Logan Jones (Potomac School); Willie Bennett (Fairfax Christian); Trey Fitch (Fairfax Christian); Messiah Dixon (Fairfax Christian); Ian Edlin (John Paul the Great); Cooper Sundra (Paul VI); Justin Edwards (O’Connell); Jake Bahr (Bishop Ireton); Khaliq Carson (Bishop Ireton); Wyatt Klein (Bishop Ireton); Mike Smith (Virginia Academy); Chris Rochester (Virginia Academy); Ben Johnson (Virginia Academy) , Isaiah Blue (Virginia Academy); Elijah Williams (Evergreen Christian); Cole Forbrich (Evergreen Christian), Jafet Valencia (Evergreen Christian); Philip Vander Woude (Seton); Shivas Taylor (Highland); Mark Stafford (Saint Stephen’s & St. Agnes); Richaun Martin (Christ Chapel)