Recap
By: Darius Gordon
Laurel, a young team still finding its footing, looked to make a statement after recent struggles. Meanwhile, New Hope Academy entered with momentum following a dominant performance against Saint Charles and aimed to keep that energy alive. New Hope’s offense got off to a slow start, settling for early threes but still managing to build a 9–3 lead. Laurel struggled to find rhythm offensively, lacking tempo and urgency. As the half progressed, New Hope began asserting themselves in transition, drawing fouls, and using their size advantage effectively. One of the game’s biggest difference-makers was 6’11” big man Jahmai Drayton, who made his presence felt with multiple blocks and trips to the free throw line. Alongside him, scoring leader Isrial Braxton chipped in with timely buckets, helping stretch the lead. By halftime, New Hope had pulled away significantly, heading into the break with a commanding 38–13 lead. In the second half, New Hope continued to dominate. Their size, athleticism, and defense overwhelmed Laurel, who showed occasional flashes of heart but couldn’t close the gap. CJ Dimbeng stepped up with a clutch three and contributed significantly on both ends of the floor. The game ended with New Hope securing a statement win, 74–32, behind standout performances from Braxton, Drayton, and Dimbeng.
Notable Performances:
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Isrial Braxton: 21 points, 2 assists, 1 steal
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CJ Dimbeng: 15 points, 7 blocks
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Jahmai Drayton: 11 points, 6 blocks
New Hope Academy moves forward with confidence, while Laurel will look to regroup and bring more intensity in their next outing.
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | 5:00 pm | Capitol Hoops Summer League | 2025 |
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 300 (Laurel) | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| New Hope Academy | 38 | 36 | 74 |
The 300 (Laurel)
| # | Player | Position | Min | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA | 3PM | 3PA | OFF | DEF | REB | PF | PTS | AST | TO | BLK | STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Elijah Mahdi | G | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Dame Durham | G/F | 14 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Aaron Ssewanyana | G | 12 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Kareem Oyekan | G/F | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Gilbert Osafo | F/C | 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Gabriel Gilchrist | G | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Leonardo Castro-Sosa | F/C | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Khalil McCray | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Michael Leonard | F | 14 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Demerius Custis | G/F | 21 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Hakeem Oyekan | G/F | 14 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Dut Dedut | G | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Trevion Stanton | F | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Joshua Thorpe | G/F | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sean Sewell | F/C | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 162 | 12 | 58 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 34 | 12 | 32 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
New Hope Academy
| # | Player | Position | Min | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA | 3PM | 3PA | OFF | DEF | REB | PF | PTS | AST | TO | BLK | STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Justin Harris | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Messiah Manning | PG | 24 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Isrial Braxton | G | 24 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Marc Mason | G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Uriah Augare-Deal | F | 21 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Patrick Brogidan | G | 20 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 34 | CJ Dimbeng | F | 26 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 99 | Jahmai Drayton | F/C | 25 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 142 | 25 | 60 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 34 | 8 | 66 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 8 |
Court
| Dematha-Court 1 |
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