The week starting Monday, Jan. 12 will feature action from these former North Tidewater area high school stars.
Atiana Williams
Christopher Newport Captains
Guard
Sophomore
5′7″
Menchville High School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Salisbury Sea Gulls, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2 p.m.
Christopher Brown
Mount Olive Trojans
Guard and forward
Junior
6′5″ 205
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Williamsburg
Next Game: vs. Lees-McRae Bobcats, Saturday, Jan. 17, 4 p.m.
DeJuan (DJ) Campbell
California Golden Bears
Guard
Senior
6′2″ 205
Kecoughtan High School
Hometown: Hampton
Next Game: vs. Duke Blue Devils, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m.
Desire Short
Saint Francis Red Flash
Guard
Junior
5′9″
Manor High School
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. Stonehill Skyhawks, Thursday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m.
Devin Gaines
Randolph Wildcats
Guard
Freshman
6′2″ 195
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Suffolk
Next Game: vs. Averett Cougars, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5 p.m.
Devon Lassiter Jr.
Elizabeth City State Vikings
Guard
Freshman
6′3″
Heritage High School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Livingstone Blue Bears, Monday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Donovan Raikes
Waynesburg Yellow Jackets
Forward
Junior
6′5″
Heritage High School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Washington & Jefferson Presidents, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5 p.m.
Dorian Finney-Smith
Houston Rockets
Power forward
6′7″ 220
I.c. Norcom High School
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. Chicago Bulls, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.
Elijah Gardner
Virginia Wesleyan Marlins
Point guard
Junior
5′11″
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Lynchburg Hornets, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
Elijah Heebner
Methodist Monarchs
Guard
Sophomore
5′11″ 185
Denbigh Christian Academy
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. William Peace Pacers, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
Jordan Leaks
Norfolk State Spartans
Guard
Sophomore
6′3″ 170
Phoebus High School
Hometown: Hampton
Next Game: vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, Monday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m.
Justin Bass
Trevecca Nazarene Trojans
Guard
Junior
6′0″
Kecoughtan High School
Hometown: Hampton
Next Game: vs. Christian Brothers Buccaneers, Thursday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Kiara Beal
Virginia State Trojans
Guard
Junior
5′7″
Menchville High School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Winston-Salem State Rams, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m.
Malcolm Velmar
Virginia Wesleyan Marlins
Point guard
Sophomore
6′0″
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Lynchburg Hornets, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
Peyton Mann
UNC Pembroke Braves
Forward
Junior
6′6″ 215
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Williamsburg
Next Game: vs. Chowan Hawks, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
Pharoah Lassiter
Bluefield State Big Blue
Forward and guard
Senior
6′3″
Bethel High School
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls, Monday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Travon Gray
Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls
Forward
Sophomore
6′5″ 190
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Williamsburg
Next Game: vs. Bluefield State Big Blue, Monday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Yawmari Darden
Chowan Hawks
Guard
Freshman
5′7″
Manor High School
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. UNC Pembroke Braves, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5 p.m.
