STARTERS
G. Isaiah Skinn, Edison–Skinn was dominant after coming over to Edison for his senior year, averaging an efficient 20 points per game and six assists per game. He made everybody on his team better. Skinn is exceptionally gifted at using his quickness to attack the lane and then either getting to the rim or dishing to a perimeter shooter. His stats show you how good he was at that, and Skinn also racked up steals on defense and shot 47% from the arc. Despite other offers, the six-foot point guard will play for his father at George Mason next year.
G. Jaxson Davis, Centreville–When Davis got rolling on the offensive end it was something to behold. It was one thing to make a clutch shot–Davis did that often–but it was another to watch him do it spectacularly despite significant attention from the defense. A very good three-point shooter with lift on his jumper, Davis also was deadly attacking the rim and on the mid-range. He also averaged three steals per game and helped the Wildcats on the boards with about five per game. Roanoke is getting a gem in Davis next season.
G-F. Jordan Scott, South Lakes–There’s not much more to be said about Scott, who led his team to two consecutive state titles. You can call him a good shooter, but we wouldn’t want to neglect his ball-handling and passing abilities. You could compliment his ability to protect the rim from the weak side, but we wouldn’t want to ignore his ability to defend relentlessly on-ball. In short, the 6’7″ Michigan State commit does it all, but Reston will not just miss his basketball ability next season. Scott is humble, team-oriented, and someone anyone can root for.
G. Aaron McFarlane, Hayfield–McFarlane led a good Hawks senior class that also included his brother Alex, and recent next-level commits Parker Cage and Jaylen Lemon, among others. McFarlane had such a good season, he was voted National District Player of the Year. We almost want to list him as a forward as well, just because of his ability to bully his way inside. McFarlane shot over 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range, and led his team in assists and steals–the latter being a serious accomplishment with all the plus defenders on the Hawks.
F. Preston White, Gainesville–The 6’5″ forward was a rock for Gainesville this season, as he became the first Cardinal to ever be voted all-state. Double-double-type performances were the norm for White, who protected the paint effectively down low and did damage inside on offense. Voted Cedar Run District Player of the Year, even with plenty of talent around him White was often Gainesville’s wrecking ball, such as when he put up 26 points, 11 rebounds, and six steals in a win over Woodbridge. White will play at Mary Washington next season.
RESERVES
G-F. Noah Limbago, Woodson–We’re paying Limbago starter’s money to be on this team–the only reason the Patriot District Player of the Year isn’t starting is because he gives a coach great flexibility coming off the bench first. The 6’4″ Limbago was strong and athletic enough to battle at the four, yet quick enough to play against most guards. He could carry the team if needed on offense, as his 31 points versus Robinson demonstrate. However, most games he served as a crucial glue guy who did it all. An all-Patriot defensive selection as well, Limbago will play at Kimball Union Prep next season.
F. William Taylor, Woodson–Maybe we have this backwards, but if Limbago was the soul of the Cavs, Taylor was its heart. After losing the 6’7″ Donovan brothers to graduation, there was doubt whether Woodson had the muscle inside to make a state title run. Taylor (and Kollin Morgan) dispelled those doubts. The 6’4″ Taylor consistently cleaned the glass, especially defensively. He played excellent defense, was matched up on Jordan Scott in the state final, and was mobile enough to switch as needed. His offensive playmaking skills outright shocked people, especially his ability to put the ball on the floor and dish.
G. Jarrett Jardine, Meridian–There were a lot of kids on HM deserving to make this team, but heck, there’s a lot of seniors on Meridian’s one-loss team this season you could also plug in here. Jardine certainly fits the bill. The six-foot-plus point guard controlled tempo for the Mustangs all season effectively. He was patient attacking the basket to either score or find one of his talented teammates to score. A Class 3 All-State selection, Jardine played tough defense and averaged five rebounds a game from the guard spot.
F. Cam Yingling, Fairfax–It is rare to see a team under .500 place anyone on a team like this, but Fairfax was in most of their games, and this guy deserves it. Yingling, a First Team All-Patriot District selection, averaged not-too-far under 20 a game. Yingling did a lot of work inside, but also displayed a smooth-and-easy three-point trigger. He did great work on the boards and protecting the paint, but certainly also displayed guard skills attacking from the perimeter and going coast-to-coast on steals. His production was made all the more remarkable considering the excellent defensive teams of the Patriot District game-planned for him night in and night out.
F-C. Anderson Krisko, Marshall–The latest talented big man at Marshall the Statesmen could run their offense through, Krisko excelled in 2024-2025. The athletic 6’6″ big man was the anchor of the Statesmen defense, blocking shots consistently in the lane. Krisko was good for a double-double most nights, his bread-and-butter on offense being physical moves down low in the post. Not many wanted to bang with Krisko, but you had to–not putting a body on the all-region player could result in him slamming one down from the baseline or elsewhere.
G-F. Joell Basue, Riverside–Basue was an exciting player to take in this season–an athletic 2,3 who definitely did some 4,5 things, like double-digit rebounding and occasionally spectacularly blocking shots. Very fast, Basue was deadly in the open court when the Rams got the running game going. That’s when he was most likely to score well into double figures, when he got ample chances to run the floor and attack the rim. Even when he wasn’t scoring a ton, he was still usually contributing a great amount on defense with his endless energy.
G. Josh Ntiamoah, Riverside–Ntiamoah, Riverside’s all-time leading assist leader, was successful in ways similar to Basue. A six-foot point guard, Ntiamoah also would stun players going to the hoop with blocked shots. Also a good rebounder, he was off to the races after cleaning the glass. Ntiamoah is just a tough and gritty player. His stat line in the state quarters win shows his all-around game: nine points, eight boards, five assists, and two blocks. A good on-the-ball defender as well, Ntiamoah was a big part of the Rams success this season.
F-C. Dane Marsh, Woodgrove–Woodgrove wasn’t at full strength the early part of the year, but even so the 6’7″ Marsh showed he could still carry the Wolverines past some good teams. Versus rival Loudoun Valley we watched him go for 18 points and 21 rebounds in a win. But, with Marsh it was those rejections. He’s gotten triple-doubles with those, and he’s the school’s all-time leader in that category. Marsh is strong, but active and light on his feet, and that just equated to dominance for the First Team All-Region selection. We liked how he could effectively operate in the high post and perimeter as well as the blocks.
G. Ethan Salvatierra, Forest Park–Salvatierra returned to the Bruins lineup after being sidelined with a torn meniscus for his junior year, and didn’t seem to miss a beat. He averaged 13 a game and hit lots of big shots in the clutch for the Bruins, but as is his custom prided himself on getting his teammates involved first. Still, like when he scored 31 in a win over Potomac, the quick and athletic Salvatierra took over when he needed to. He’ll play at Wilson (NC) in the Fall. Quick shout out here to Brandon Edozie, who offered about the same production Krisko and Marsh did in the post, and who could easily be on this team.
HONORABLE MENTION
Charles Pargo (Unity Reed); Brandon Edozie (Forest Park); Joshua Feagin (Tuscarora); Max Mullen (McLean); Avery Higgins (McLean); Rece Bowser (McLean); Brennan Pilot (Yorktown); Austin Barbieri (Yorktown); Jack Rubin (Yorktown); Elija Eccleston (South County); Jared Jackson (South County); Yusef Washington (South County); Alec Saunders (South Lakes); Toshiki Elston (South Lakes); Christopher Kemmerer (South Lakes); The Dink (Madison); Hobbes Fiel (Madison); Mason Burger (Madison); Ryan Furlong (Madison); Jack Siwert (Centreville); Jordan Davenport (Chantilly); Najilah Bey (Chantilly); Zachary Hansen (Oakton); Hamza Mohamed (Oakton); Matteen Rahim (Robinson); Zachary Nemets (Robinson); Dom Sanchez (West Potomac); Michael Ofori (West Potomac); Tyee Clayton (Lake Braddock); Xavier Main (Lake Braddock); Kollin Morgan (Woodson); Theo Burke (Woodson); Alex McFarlane (Hayfield); Jaylen Lemon (Hayfield); Parker Cage (Hayfield); Ezel Steppe (Mount Vernon);; Nat Aklilu (Annandale); Noah Lenn (Annandale); Logan Balatbat (Lewis); Chetan Mativi (Thomas Jefferson); Anish Khandavalli (Thomas Jefferson); Seth Sanusi (Brooke Point); Jaseir Thompson (Brooke Point); Jalen Pierre (Colonial Forge); Finn Perschau (Colonial Forge); Lukas Parks (Gainesville); Taj Sandhu (Freedom-South Riding); Talan Dawkins (Freedom-South Riding); Ralph Oshokoya (Freedom-South Riding); Kam Franklin (Battlefield); Patrick Kelly (Battlefield); Sam Michel (Battlefield); Ethan Kacou (Patriot); Darnell Bennett (Broad Run); Brayden Lee (Broad Run); Matthew Forlenza (Loudoun County); Aidan Kessler (Loudoun County); Tyler Stinnette (Loudoun County); Luke Zachariasiewicz (John Champe); Yusuf Mavins (Potomac); Isaiah Boateng (Colgan); David Acuff (Woodbridge); Michael Sylla (Hylton); Nasir Johnson (Gar-Field); Shawn Rooks (Millbrook); Jakob Jude Salgado (Dominion); Giorgio Elia (Dominion); William Beck (Rock Ridge); Sep Duggal (Riverside); Brady Peterson (Riverside); Troy Hooper (Potomac Falls); Patrick Fraim (Briar Woods); Shane Morrison (Wakefield); Osteen Suguru (Marshall); Cade Girolamo (Langley); Tobin Haire (Herndon); Lincoln Booker (Clarke County); John Lyman (Meridian); Isaac Rosenberger (Meridian); Dwayne Tucker (Skyline)