The week starting Monday, Dec. 15 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. Virginia Wesleyan Marlins, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.
Charles Grant
Las Vegas Raiders
Tackle
6′4″ 304
Churchland High School
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 3:25 p.m.
Christopher Brown
Mount Olive Trojans
Forward and guard
Junior
6′5″ 205
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Williamsburg
Next Game: vs. Barton Bulldogs, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m.
DeJuan (DJ) Campbell
California Golden Bears
Guard
Senior
6′2″ 205
Kecoughtan High School
Hometown: Hampton
Next Game: vs. Morgan State Bears, Friday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
Desire Short
Saint Francis Red Flash
Guard
Junior
5′9″
Manor High School
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. Fordham Rams, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m.
Devin Gaines
Randolph Wildcats
Guard
Freshman
6′2″ 195
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Suffolk
Next Game: vs. Greensboro Pride, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m.
Devon Lassiter Jr.
Elizabeth City State Vikings
Guard
Freshman
6′3″
Heritage High School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Claflin Panthers, Monday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Donovan Raikes
Waynesburg Yellow Jackets
Forward
Junior
6′5″
Heritage High School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Wittenberg Tigers, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m.
Dorian Finney-Smith
Houston Rockets
Power forward
6′7″ 220
I.c. Norcom High School
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Pelicans, Thursday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.
Elijah Gardner
Virginia Wesleyan Marlins
Point guard
Junior
5′11″
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Christopher Newport Captains, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
Elijah Heebner
Methodist Monarchs
Guard
Sophomore
5′11″ 185
Denbigh Christian Academy
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. Huntingdon Hawks, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 12 p.m.
Etienne Strothers
Hampton Pirates
Guard
Sophomore
6′2″ 210
Menchville High School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Jackson State Tigers, Thursday, Dec. 18, 5 p.m.
Jordan Leaks
Norfolk State Spartans
Guard
Sophomore
6′3″ 170
Phoebus High School
Hometown: Hampton
Next Game: vs. Grambling State Tigers, Thursday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Justin Bass
Trevecca Nazarene Trojans
Guard
Junior
6′0″
Kecoughtan High School
Hometown: Hampton
Next Game: vs. Valdosta State Blazers, Thursday, Dec. 18, 8:30 p.m.
Kiara Beal
Virginia State Trojans
Guard
Junior
5′7″
Menchville High School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Shaw Bears, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m.
Malcolm Velmar
Virginia Wesleyan Marlins
Point guard
Sophomore
6′0″
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Christopher Newport Captains, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
Mychal McMullin
James Madison Dukes
Defensive lineman
Sophomore
6′1″ 291
Phoebus High School
Hometown: Newport News
Next Game: vs. Oregon Ducks, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Peyton Mann
UNC Pembroke Braves
Forward
Junior
6′6″ 215
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Williamsburg
Next Game: vs. Ferrum Panthers, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
Pharoah Lassiter
Bluefield State Big Blue
Guard and forward
Senior
6′3″
Bethel High School
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. Fayetteville State Broncos, Monday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Travon Gray
Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls
Forward
Sophomore
6′5″ 190
Peninsula Catholic School
Hometown: Williamsburg
Next Game: vs. Virginia Union Panthers, Friday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m.
Tyrod Taylor
New York Jets
Quarterback
6′1″ 217
Hampton High School
Hometown: Hampton
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 21, 12 p.m.
Yawmari Darden
Chowan Hawks
Guard
Freshman
5′7″
Manor High School
Hometown: Portsmouth
Next Game: vs. Francis Marion Patriots, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m.
