Brian Doyle

Husband, Dad, DC Sports fan, Former HS /Postgrad Head Hoops Coach, Former College Hoops writer, Retired HS Asst. Principal @GCMBoysBball

[Frank Bennett @NorfolkKnights]

George Marshall 6’5 2027 Trey Lonardo is a highly skilled and versatile wing who can beat you from all three levels in a variety of ways. He’s a lethal catch and shoot threat from beyond the arc, one of the better three point shooters in the state! Trey’s shot mechanics are clean, fluid and consistent. Trey is also adept at creating his own shot in space attacking closeouts effectively and getting to his dribble pull-up or using his long strides and attacking the basket with a vengeance! He is an explosive leaper also serving as a lob target. Trey is masterful working from the high post or extended short corner with his ability to face up and hit the jumper, handle and score in traffic or back his man down and score over either shoulder with his magnificent touch and back to the basket variety. From the post he uses drop steps and pivots, shot fakes to get defenders in the air or out of position before countering with another move to score. Highly skilled and manipulative offensive force. Manipulative in that he knows how to set defenders up and create an advantage both using jabs and shot fakes, pivots and the like. Crafty footwork in traffic to get to his floater and score inside. He uses screens effectively, sound footwork off the screen into the jumper. Trey can rebound and lead the break and is outstanding in transition both as a passer and attacking the basket. Trey earned All State and All Region honors last year and was the Liberty District Player of the Year! #BigShots #VHSLLive @BigShotsToday @BigShotsGlobal

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

@GrantPaulsen

[NBA @NBA]

STEPHON CASTLE, OH MY GOODNESS 🤯

A MONSTER POSTER SLAM!

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

@mahmoudbangura3 has stacked days & years and keeps getting better. From @AtomsBasketball to Virginia Postgrad Academy, and graduating from @UNCP_MBB. Over 1200 points to go with his degree and poised to head overseas? Let’s go! @GCMBoysBball @novahooplegends @novahoopsCom

[NOVA Cavaliers @novacavaliers]

Jackson Fraser is a hard nosed guard who averaged double digit assists for @GCMBoysBball this season! First Team all District and all region guard!

[NOVA Cavaliers @novacavaliers]

1st team all state player @Treylonardo11 had a nice weekend @BigShotsGlobal.

[UNCP Men's Basketball @UNCP_MBB]

FINAL: Braves 75, Chowan 70.

#BraveNation

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

@bmcnally14 So sorry, Brian!

[Novahoops.com @novahoopsCom]

Top 15 Boys Defenses, PPGA, Northern Virginia
15. Edison 51.37
14. Westfield 50.48
13. Fairfax Home School 48.62
12. Seton 48.43
11. Justice 48.14
10. Oakton 48.05
9. Yorktown 47.7
8. John Handley 47
7. Rock Ridge 46.78
6. Christ Chapel 46.67
5. Heritage 46
4. Meridian 45.47
3. West Potomac 45.05
2. Lake Braddock 43.05
1. Marshall 41.86

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

@JeffreyBarham @washingtonpost @TheAthletic Yep. I’m a subscriber to @TheAthletic too.

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

I canceled my @washingtonpost subscription a few months back due to “philosophical differences,” but this is a dagger. Growing up as a DC sports fan and enjoying 50+ years of outstanding sports journalism was a daily staple. Shame on Bezos. Hopefully, someone will fill the void.

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

Sad news about a Northern Virginia hoops great. 😢😢

[Temple Men's Basketball @TUMBBHoops]

Temple University is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of assistant men’s basketball coach Bill Courtney.

🔗https://t.co/vuPSRgHZny

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

Congrats to our guy Moe! Hard work pays off!

[UNCP Braves l #BraveNation @UNCP_Sports]

Moe Bangura averaged 14.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks on the week. His week was highlighted by 16 points, 13 rebounds, and seven blocks at USC Aiken on Friday. #BraveNation @UNCP_MBB https://t.co/4FY40Yzpb0

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

@AdamSchefter @john_keim Biden-Obama-Clinton Stadium 🤣

[Brad Dixon @coachbdixon]

"We're a really short practice operation.

Monday: 35 min Walk Thru
Tuesday: 1 hr 40 min Practice
Wednesday: 1 hr 40 min Practice
Thursday: 1 hr 40 min Practice
Friday: 25 min Walk Thru

I just believe in keeping people fresh and healthy. The better people feel physically, the better they'll be mentally too."

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

@LandonTengwall It does suck, and it is reality for so many staff members—agreed. But.. “tell their wives to start to pack up the house.” ???

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Most HS athletes won’t play beyond HS. That’s why programs should be built for all kids, not just the few who’ll move on. The lessons, memories & growth should belong to everyone who wears the jersey. Build environments where all feel valued—HS sports should be about HS athletes!

[Brian Doyle @BrianDoylehoops]

Love this reflection from JJ. Meet people where they are. We are all wired differently. We all are on different journeys. That’s ok. It doesn’t mean changing standards or expectations.

[Legion Hoops @LegionHoops]

JJ Redick:

“I spent a lot of time after the season with my performance coach and did a lot of self reflection. I think the biggest thing for me is just having the ability to properly turn it on and off. And recognizing not everybody is wired like Kobe. You got to kind of meet guys where they are.”

(Reddit u/shreeharis)

[Legion Hoops @LegionHoops]

JJ Redick:

“I spent a lot of time after the season with my performance coach and did a lot of self reflection. I think the biggest thing for me is just having the ability to properly turn it on and off. And recognizing not everybody is wired like Kobe. You got to kind of meet guys where they are.”

(Reddit u/shreeharis)