Teams Information

Gonzaga College High School (Washington, DC)
Gonzaga went 20-9 last season and was ranked number 13 in the Washington Post Top Twenty Rankings at the end of the 2006-7 season. Gonzaga is coming off a great "off-season" that has people thinking about the WCAC Championship in 2007-2008. "We went 35-1 this summer between the HBC Tournament at Catholic University, The Rock League (at High Point High School), the Kenner Pro city League at Georgetown, and Eastern Invitational," Coach Turner noted. Gonzaga's only loss this summer was a one-point, buzzer-beater against DeMatha in the Kenner League Finals. Among returning key players are two seniors who received All-WCAC Honors as juniors who will figure as the foundation of the team. Cameron Johnson, an excellent inside-outside performer, who has already accepted a football scholarship to the University of Virginia, and the long, exceptionally athletic and versatile 6'5" 185 pound Max Kenyi, who has already committed to Harvard. At 6'4" and 225 pounds, swingman Johnson averaged 15 points and eight rebounds last year. Kenyi, another swingman averaged 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals per game as a junior. Gonzaga also returns three players who started at various times last year, including 6'1" sophomore guard Tyler Thornton, 5'10" senior guard Rodney Gould, and 6'6" junior power forward Ian Hummer, as well as several other veterans who earned valuable playing time last season. Thornton, who averaged 10 points a game on the varsity as a freshman, is already one of the most heavily recruited high school players in the DC area in the Class of 2010. He is an excellent defensive player and dangerous in the open court where he can use his athleticism and quickness in the transition game. Gould, an excellent football running back, is a quick, athletic guard who plays good defense. The fast-improving, and still growing, Hummer will play both power forward and center for Gonzaga. Hummer is an effective shot blocker and can score in the post or from the perimeter. Turner has several key holdover veterans who will provide depth: slender 6'6' senior forward Wesley Dunning, a long armed, agile forward with three point range; versatile 6'2" guard Michael Hanagan, a very good shooter and hard nosed defender; and 5'10" senior Terry Kernan, a football quarterback who is a three point shooting specialist off the bench. Coach Turner's top new player is 5'10" sophomore Cedrick Lindsay who moves up from the junior varsity. Thornton and Lindsay were teammates on the DC Assault 15 & Under AAU Team that won an AAU 15 & Under Championship in Las Vegas this summer. 6'7" junior Connor Ford, who missed the summer with an injury, might lend the Purple Eagles some further inside depth.

All Hallows (Bronx, NY)
3 players return from last year's squad: Raphael 'Red' Rodas, Juan Diaz and Kendell Donaldson. 3 sophomores will move up from last year's Freshman City Championship team: Devon Collier, Shane Southwell, and Tevin Williams. 7 Juniors from the JV team will also make their way up to the Varsity level. Projected Starters include Devon Collier (So.), Shane Southwell (So.), Jahrod Lide (Jr.), Rashawn Stores (Jr.), and Juan Diaz (Jr.). Pushing them for playing time will be Tevin Williams (So.) and Kendell Donaldson (Jr.); while Keonte Carroll and 'Red' Rodas are the key backups at the guard positions. While fairly talented and athletic, our lack of Varsity experience and difficult schedule will be very challenging for this year's team. We hope to grow as the season progresses while gaining valuable playing experience early on and hope to be competitive for the second half of the year. Rounding out the team will be Wesley Meyers (Jr.), Zachary Basso (Jr.), Kwame Twumasi (Jr.), and Jordan Taylor (Jr.).

Bishop Loughlin (Brooklyn, NY)
The Bishop Loughlin Basketball team returns all five starters from last year. This year's team features two Division one players, speedy senior guard James Johnson (Quinnipiac) and athletic senior forward Kevin Phillip (Drexel). They also return their leading scorer from last year Devon Elliott. The core of returning seniors is complimented by versatile 6'6" junior Trevon Hamlet. To go along with super sophomores 6'4" guard Doron Lamb and 6'6" forward JayVaughn Pinkston. All of this can be a nice blend for fifth year coach Khalid Green, "We have a little bit of everthing, hopefully it will all blend together to spell success."

Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD)
The Varsity Boys Basketball team at Bishop McNamara High School is coming off a successful 18-10 season campaign while competing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. Last year saw the Mustangs finish fourth in the ever-tough WCAC, place 3rd at the prestigious Gulf Shore Shootout in Naples, FL, and finished the season 10-8 in conference play and 8-2 in non-conference contests. The Mustangs return a wealth of experience as they have 6 players who started over 10 games last year. The contingent of returning players is led by senior point guard Marc Hill. Marc has averaged over 11ppg and over 5apg each of the past two seasons as a starter and has signed to play next year at North Carolina A & T University. Fellow senior Daran Adams, a 6'3" guard, and Michael Walker, a 6'7" forward, return this season as past starters as well. Daran averaged 5ppg as well as 4rpg. Michael averaged 3ppg and 3rpg in an injury-plagued season after completing a stellar season as a sophomore. Michael Holloway, Rashad Rich, and Alonzo Cooke will look to provide senior leadership from the guard and forward positions as well this season. Junior starters that return are 6'9" forward Talib Zanna from Kaduna, Nigeria, 6'3" guard Rashad Whack, and 6'2 guard Trask Ivey. Talib averaged over 15ppg and 10rpg before incurring an ankle injury in December of last year. He returned to put up 17 points and 15 rebounds in a WCAC playoff game. Rashad Whack returns after averaging 11ppg, 5rp, 3apg, and 3spg as a sophomore. Trask Ivey completed last season averaging over 9ppg, 5rpg, and 3spg. Lawrence Smith, a 6'4" junior, will be looked upon to provide quality minutes from both the guard and forward positions this season. Juniors Ryan Washington and Brenden Bazilio will look to provide quality minutes from the point guard position. Fellow classmate Jerome Couplin will look to provide scoring from his guard position, and 6'7" forward James Jones will look to be a contributor in the paint. Sophomore Brandon Coleman will look to be a shot blocking and rebounding presence in the paint this season. The Mustangs are looking forward to competing in the prestigious Gonzaga DC Classic as it is a great opportunity for the people of the WCAC and entire Washington DC Metropolitan area to see quality competition for three consecutive nights.

Coolidge (Washington, DC)
The basketball history of Coolidge High School of Washington, D.C. includes 2 City titles and 7 Interhigh League Championships. During the summer, Coolidge won the Kids First Summer League Championship and is one of the favorites to win the 2007-2008 DCIAA title. Last season the team was 2-19. With the new addition of Coach Vaughn Jones (former George Washington & DeMatha star) this Coolidge team looks to return to greatness. The Colts returns a veteran cast of players, including four transfers from Coach Jones' last year's MM Washington team. The four newcomers accounted for 47 points and 27 rebounds per game. One of Coolidge's leading players will be Derrick Washington, a 6'0" junior guard all-league player who averaged 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assist per game. With two seasons yet to play, Washington is regarded by many as the top player in the DCIAA. He will be joined by last years leading scorer Derrell "T.O." Person, a 6'3" junior forward who averaged 17 points per game, DaQuante Thompson, a 5'10" senior guard 10 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, and Andre Mattison a 6'6" junior power forward who collected 10 points and 9 rebounds last year. Another leading veteran is Steve Simms, a 6'5 senior wing man who averaged 10 points and shot 40 percent from 3-point range.

Fremont (Oakland, CA)
Fremont High School of Oakland, California, making its second consecutive appearance in the Gonzaga DC Classic tournament, has a long, proud basketball tradition. Freemont teams won the Northern California Championship in 1994, 1995 and in 1999, advancing each time to the state championship finals, and ultimately winning the California State Division 1 Championship in 1999. Last year, Fremont had a starting lineup consisting of four juniors (Gabe Kindred, Sergio Ruiz, James Albright, and Josh O'Neal) and one sophomore (Chris James), and played extremely well throughout 2006-2007 season. The team was ranked #1 in Northern California for 12 weeks, and remained in the top 10 the entire season. After playing in the 2006 Gonzaga DC Classic, the team returned home to California and won eight straight games, and began league play rated as the top team in the East Bay area. Fremont posted a 6-4 record in the Oakland Athletic League, and finished the season with a 19-8 record overall. The "Mighty Tigers" advanced to the second round of the California State Championship playoffs where their season ended. Fremont capped off its regular schedule with a win over ever-powerful McClymonds High School, a finalist in the California State Championship game. Coaches, players, and fans alike look forward to the team continuing to compete at a high level, and building on last season's experience and successes. Fremont returns eight players, six of who were among the top eight scorers for the team in scoring last season. A key ingredient in the team's success will be the performance of four players returning from last year's squad whose combined scoring average was more than 63 points per game. These players include James Albright, who averaged 22.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game; Chris James (10.7 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.2 steals); Josh O'Neal (17.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists); and Powell Lee (12.5 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.0 steals).

Roman Catholic (Philadelphia)
In the 2006-2007 season, Roman had a record of 28-3. The team was ranked no. 1 in the state of Pennsylvania, and no. 12 nationally. It won both the Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament and the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. This season the team's projected starters are Courtney Stanley, a senior guard, already committed to Loyala of Chicago; Maalik Wayns, a junior guard, committed to Villanova; Rakeem Brookins, a sophomore guard; Wes Kirkland, a senior forward; and either Will Kirkland, a senior forward, or Aaron Brown, a freshman forward. Roman has sent a number of its players to the NBA: Bob Schaefer, Matt Goukas, Mike Bantom, Marc Jackson, Rasual Butler, and Eddie Griffin; and it also lists among its alumni the Indianapolic Colts' wide receiver Marvin Harrison.

Towson Catholic (Towson, MD)
The Towson Catholic Owls had a very successful 2006-2007 season. Last year's record was 32victories and just 6 losses. Starting this season, Towson Catholic stands as the Baltimore Catholic League (BCL) defending champions, as well as the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) champions. En route to these distinctions, Towson Catholic had undefeated records in both leagues last year. By year's end, the Owls had completed their season as the top-ranked team in the Baltimore, Maryland region. This season, Towson returns two seniors, Larry Bastfield, a guard who has signed with Toledo University in Ohio, and Brandon Greene, another guard. Joining them is junior guard Leshon Edwards. These and the remaining members of this year's squad follow in the footsteps of notable Owls, last season's seniors. who have gone on to higher plateaus in the basketball world. These recent graduates include Malcolm Delaney, enrolled at Virginia Tech, Donte Greene, playing for Syracuse University, and Josh Czerski, now at Penn state York College. Towson Catholic's major basketball alumni include Gene Shue, University of Maryland and National Basketball Association player and coach, current NBA star Carmello Anthony, playing for the Denver Nuggets, and Syndey Johnson, Head Coach and Princeton University player alumnus.

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