Paul VI Catholic HS (27‑6)
Chantilly, Va.
Washington, D.C. WCAC champion / VISAA Div. I semifinalist
Top Players
- 6-2 SR Jordan Smith ... ESPN-2, Rivals-6
- 5-11 SR Lawrence Brown (FLA GULF COAST)
- 6-8 JR Matt Mena
- 6-5 JR Troy Tomlin
- 6-6 JR Farrell Djossinou
- 6-4 JR Brian Mitchell, Jr.
Panthers At A Glance
Coach Glenn Farello has kept his program near the top of the WCAC – widely regarded as the nation’s toughest traditional high school league – for more than a decade, and is an impressive 14-8 in six previous City of Palms appearances, including a runner-up and two third-place finishes. … This year’s Panthers will be fueled by five-star prospect and elite defender 6-2 SR Jordan Smith (18.9 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 4.0 apg). whose 29-point explosion sparked a 58-54 victory over Gonzaga at American University for Paul VI’s third Catholic League city championship in four years. … Whether Paul VI is celebrating a fourth in five will depend on the contributions from Florida Gulf Coast commit 6-1 SR Lawrence “Turk” Brown, transfer 6-7 JR Braydon Young (Mount St. Joseph MD) and a promising group of newcomers that includes 6-4 JR Brian Mitchell, Jr. … Farello was the “Steve Bumm Memorial Coaches’ Award” recipient at the 2023 City of Palms.