Week 1 SPARC Players of the Week
Writers: Nicki Kupchan and Diego Aguillen Your Capitol Hoops Summer League Player of the Week is Will Braun-Duin, and your honorable mentions are Zeke Dabbondanza, James Walker, Jeremiah Williams, Anthony Garris, and Drew Hill. Player of the Week: Will Braun-Duin Will Braun-Duin, a 6-3 guard in the 2027 class, holds offers from American University and […]
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes vs Hayfield Game Recap
Nicki Kupchan Stephen’s & St. Agnes, and Hayfield matched up on Day 4 of the Capitol Hoops Summer League, featuring two Virginia schools heading into the summer with different goals. The Saints were coming off an underwhelming 11-16 record and looked to turn the page during the summer league. The Hayfield Hawks entered after an […]
DeMatha vs Jackson-Reed Recap
Photographer: Dylan Tucker Writer: Nicki Kupchan 5/20/2026 Going into Day 3 of the summer league, DMV powerhouse DeMatha faced Jackson Reed. DeMatha, ranked the No. 1 basketball program in Maryland, finished last season 21–10. Jackson Reed entered as the underdog but brought momentum of their own after a strong 22–10 season and a 14–1 league […]
The People Behind the Whistle at Capitol Hoops Summer League
Writer: Nicki Kupchan As the Capitol Hoops Summer League begins, it is easy to appreciate the teams and players who perform on a daily basis. However, without one key role, the game isn’t able to happen. Referees do a hard and often underappreciated job. In the summer league, we see referees having to make game-altering […]
Day 1 Recap
By Joseph von Stitt II Game 1: Takoma Academy vs. South County The opening game of the Capitol Hoops Summer League immediately lived up to the hype as Takoma Academy faced off against a highly respected South County squad. Coming off a championship season, Takoma entered the game looking to make an early statement, while […]
Player Spotlight: Isaiah Martin
By Nicki Kupchan As the first game of the 2026 Capital Hoops Summer League tipped off between South County High School and Takoma Academy, one player immediately stood out with his dominant presence on both ends of the floor. Isaiah Martin, a 6-foot-3 forward, controlled the boards from the opening minutes. In addition to his […]
2025 CHSL All-League Teams
Sean Harvey (with ball) – Severn(First Team) and Israel Tchoubfong – Good Counsel(Second Team) Photo: Bradley Steiner (IG) First Team Andrew Maria #5 (Bethe1 Academy) Aidan Able #4 (John Carroll) Nate McComb #21 (Lake Braddock) Sean Harvey #0 (Severn) Blake Fitzgerald #12 (Flint Hill) Will Braun-Duin #30 (John Handley) Gabe Colston #0 (JFK) Johnny […]
The Journey of Jahmai Drayton
Jahmai Drayton – New Hope Photo: Bradley Steiner (IG) By: Faith Harris Jahmai Drayton was given no mercy when he made his US basketball debut in the Capitol Hoops Summer League. Drayton’s Fairfax Christian team had to face the nationally ranked Jackson Reed Tigers in its first game. In Drayton’s second showing, he […]
Clinton Grace Captures Their First Ever CHSL Title
By: Kyle Alexander In the 2025 CHSL Championship, it’s a powerhouse rematch between DeMatha and Clinton Grace. The teams matched up in the regular season, as Clinton Grace won 56-49 en route to the number one seed. Now, DeMatha looks to get revenge in its fifth straight championship appearance. The game got off […]
Andrew Maria Named 2025 CHSL Most Valuable Player
Andrew Maria (with ball) – Bethe1 Academy Photo: Bradley Steiner (IG) By: Austin Robertson With the 2025 Capitol Hoops Summer League coming to close Andrew Maria has proven to be one of the most dynamic players in the summer league and in the DMV area. The rising senior went on an absolute tear […]