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17u Second Team….

Zaid Hearst, 6'3", 200lb, Class of 2011, Salisbury Prep (CT) - A key cog in Springbrook's (MD) historic back-to-back march to the Maryland State 4A championship, Hurst can be defined in three words: Just Makes Plays.

Whether it's hitting three balls, hitting ahead, dropping off in the half court, rebounding or defending, Zaid always makes the right plays. Going forward, he needs to work on his left hand's handle.

Mid-Majors are all over this excellent student, who identified "Fairfield, Siena, Navy, Robert Morris and Navy" as all being in pursuit. Hearst has reclassified in attending Sailsbury Prep - the extra year is strictly basketball driven. Not a good look for foes of Mid-Atlantic Select in the future.

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Leon Sampson called a hidden Gem

Leon Sampson - 6'8", 215lbs, Class of 2009, Blair HS (MD) - Long player who is likely headed to Guilford C.C. (NC), Sampson can contribute in several areas, including rebounding, passing, and running the floor.

Needs to get a go-to move, and to concentrate on being that dynamo he's capable of being. Sampson is a hidden gem for Mid-Atlantic Select.