Bishop McNamara HS (14‑15)
Forestville, Md.
Washington, D.C. WCAC semifinalist / Maryland Private School quarterfinalist
Top Players
- 6-5 SR Qayden Samuels ... ESPN-10, Rivals-39
- 6-7 JR Brandon Woodard ... ESPN-32, Rivals-56
- 6-4 SR Prince-Alexander Moody
- 6-1 JR Kirby Duran
Mustangs At A Glance
McNamara overcame an 0-9 start and a midseason head coaching change to finish within one game of .500, and are a co-favorite to contend for its first WCAC title in 31 years as coach Jay Gavin’s squad returns the bulk of its scoring. The Mustangs’ highest-ranked recruit, 6-5 SR Qayden Samuels (23.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg) was a spring/summer standout on the EYBL circuit, drawing lofty comparisons to James Harden from ESPN’s Paul Biancardi, and he’s surrounded by high-major Div. I talents like 6-4 SR Prince-Alexander Moody and 6-7 JR Brandon Woodard, as well as transfer 6-11 JR Jahmai Drayton (New Hope MD), who averaged a double-double had 16 points, 22 rebounds and 12 blocks vs. CMIT in February. … McNamara’s late-season push included league wins over Gonzaga, DeMatha and Bishop O’Connell.