BOWIE, MD - The inaugural DMVelite Super Circuit came to a close this past weekend with the crowing of champions for the 17U, 16U and 15U Divisions.
Here’s a look at some of the top 15U performers from Session IV:
DE’KEVION MOORE, MARYLAND RUFF RIDERS
Moore, a 2024 guard from Forest Park (Va.), stepped his game up in the playoffs, averaging a session-high 13.5 points per game to lead the Riders to the 15U Championship. He went for a game-high 23 points in the title game, going 7-of-11 from the field and 9-of-12 from the free throw line.
Moore was the Riders’ most consistent scoring threat throughout the Circuit.
“My coach, he helped me develop my game and he wanted me to play point guard more,” Moore said. “... I couldn’t score as much as I scored without [my teammates]. Them finding me open and kicking the ball and me knowing when and when not to score, that’s what my coach taught me.”
SAM NORFLEET IV, MARYLAND RUFF RIDERS
Norfleet (Forest Park 2024) averaged 10.2 points per game, including a game-high 16 in an opening win over Team Dedication. The 5-foot-9 guard has good quickness and vision.
ELIJAH REID, IMPACT BASKETBALL
The 5-foot-9 Reid (Freedom 2024) was instrumental in Impact’s run to the title game, tying for the team-high in scoring at 9.8 points per game, finishing second in rebounding at 4.5 per game and leading his squad in steals at 1.75. He also provided his team’s biggest moment of the weekend, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 19 seconds remaining as Impact knocked off top seed Team Melo MD23 41-40 to reach the championship game.
DARIEN JONES, IMPACT BASKETBALL
Jones (Forest Park 2024) tied Reid for team-high scoring honors at 9.8 per game. He had a team-high 10 in their runner-up performance against Maryland Ruff Riders.
MALACHI COFIELD, TEAM MELO MD23
The explosive Gwynn Park (Md.) 2024 guard was highly active for MD23, averaging 13.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game for the division’s top seed. He went for a game-high 24 points in a 64-60 win over Runnin Mavs on Saturday.
BRYCE ADAMS, TEAM MELO MD23
The 6-foot-4 Adams (Marriotts Ridge 2024) was the 15U Session IV leader in rebounds, grabbing 9.3 per game. He did nice work as his team’s main interior defensive presence, finishing with a team-high 7 blocks in three games.
BRADEN SAURITCH, TEAM MELO MD23
The River Hill (Md.) 2024 guard showed his all-around game in an opening win over Maryland Movement, putting up 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and three steals.
LORENZO MARTIN, WASHINGTON HIGHLAND ELITE
Martin (Ballou 2024) was again strong on the offensive end, posting a team-leading 12.3 points per game.
JERSHAUN MARSHALL, WASHINGTON HIGHLAND ELITE
Marshall (Friendship Tech Prep 2024) had a productive weekend, tallying 9.7 points and 6 rebounds per game as his squad went 2-1.
DAVID BUMPASS, WASHINGTON HIGHLAND ELITE
Bumpass (Friendship Tech Prep 2025) had 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting - including 3-of-5 from 3-point range - in a 59-44 win over Germantown Basketball Club on Saturday. He averaged 10.7 points per game for the weekend, good for second on the team.
15U STANDOUTS
Chris Barnes, Impact Basketball
Tyler Boston, Runnin Mavs
Daniel Bumpass, Washington Highland Elite
Amarion Custis, Impact Basketball
DeVonte Dyson, Maryland Ruff Riders
Ben Kim, Germantown Basketball Club
Preston Leumegni, Maryland Movement
Cameron Lyons, Team Dedication
Alex Obase, Maryland Ruff Riders
Zach Phillips, Team Dedication
Jayden Saunders, Team Melo MD23
Bryan Sowell, Germantown Basketball Club
Larry Thompson, Team Melo MD23
Holden Williamson, Runnin Mavs
LeTre Yawn, Runnin Mavs