The Ron Brown varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Bell on Friday, January 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Washington, DC.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Washington, DC High School Basketball
Who: Bell vs Ron Brown
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 5:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Bell vs Ron Brown

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, the teams of Bell and Ron Brown have demonstrated notable differences in their performance. Here’s a detailed comparison of their records, stats, and standout players.

Team Records: Bell vs. Ron Brown

Bell High School’s basketball team has faced a series of challenges this season, with an overall record of 3-7. Their league performance has been more promising, holding a 3-2 record in DC Division play. However, Bell has struggled away from home, with a 2-3 record on the road. They’ve shown resilience, scoring a total of 294 points but allowing 615, reflecting their difficulties in closing games.

On the other hand, Ron Brown’s team has performed better with an 8-6 overall record, including a 4-4 record in league play. Their performance has been balanced, showing strength both at home and on the road with a 4-3 and 3-3 record, respectively. Ron Brown has outscored its opponents with a total of 730 points, allowing 761.

Team Scoring and Statistics

In terms of scoring, Bell’s team averages 29.4 points per game, with a significant dip in their third-quarter scoring, where they average just 0 points. This indicates a major area for improvement. They also tend to struggle in the second quarter, averaging only 5 points. Despite these issues, their first-quarter performances (14 points) and final-quarter efforts (6 points) show potential if they can manage more consistent play across all four quarters.

Ron Brown, in contrast, scores at a much higher rate, averaging 52.1 points per game. Their offensive balance is evident in their quarter-by-quarter scoring breakdown, with notable consistency across the board. They average 14.8 points in the first quarter, 10.6 in the second, 16.2 in the third, and 12.0 in the fourth. This consistency gives them a strong chance to close out games effectively.

When comparing the team’s other statistics, both teams share similar rebound averages (32.9 per game). However, Ron Brown excels in steals, averaging 11.9 per game, significantly higher than Bell’s 5.1. Additionally, Ron Brown leads in assists (8.9 per game vs. Bell’s 7.8) but is outpaced by Bell in blocks per game, where Bell averages 4.6 compared to Ron Brown’s 2.6.

Standout Players

Bell’s key players include:

• Kwali Moorer: Leading the team in points per game with 11.3, Moorer has been Bell’s most reliable scorer.
• Cire Wilson: Averaging an impressive 15.7 rebounds per game, Wilson has been a major force on the boards.
• Jakari Graham: Not only a defensive presence with 3 steals and 2.2 blocks per game, but also a contributor in other areas.

For Ron Brown:

• Lenoxx Walker: A standout scorer, averaging 14.1 points per game.
• Tariq Brown: Contributing with 9.9 rebounds per game, making a solid impact in the paint.
• Derrick Harley: A key player in the backcourt, contributing 2.7 assists per game.

Head-to-Head Comparison Against Common Opponents

Bell and Ron Brown share several common opponents this season. Both teams have faced challenges against top-tier schools, including losses to McKinley Tech, Roosevelt, and Banneker. However, Ron Brown has managed to secure more wins against these common opponents, finishing with a 4-5 record, while Bell is 2-6 in these matchups.

Key victories for Bell include a 60-59 win over Anacostia, while Ron Brown earned a significant 67-44 win against Bard. The teams’ results against shared opponents further emphasize the difference in their overall competitiveness.

Conclusion

While Bell’s team has had difficulty finding consistency, particularly in their scoring and away games, Ron Brown has managed to perform more consistently, particularly in their offensive and defensive output. Bell has moments of brilliance but needs to address their third-quarter scoring slump and overall defensive struggles. On the other hand, Ron Brown’s balance between offense, defense, and their ability to close out games effectively makes them a formidable team this season.