The Banneker (Washington, DC) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Roosevelt (Washington, DC) on Friday, January 31 at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Washington, DC High School Basketball
Who: Roosevelt vs Banneker
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Roosevelt vs Banneker

The 2024-2025 basketball season in Washington DC high schools has provided some exciting performances from teams across the district. Among these, Roosevelt and Banneker have shown strong results with their respective records, team averages, and performances against common opponents. Let’s take a closer look at their journeys this season and break down their performances.

Roosevelt High School

Record Overview: Roosevelt’s basketball team has had a stellar season, with an impressive 19-6 overall record and a strong 10-3 mark in league play. The team has demonstrated dominance both at home (9-3) and on the road (5-1), while their neutral court games stand at 5-2. Roosevelt has posted a solid win percentage of .760 and an even stronger league percentage of .769, showing they are a force in the DC high school basketball scene.

Team Performance: Roosevelt’s offense has been one of their strongest points, averaging 72.8 points per game. Their highest scoring quarters have been Q1 (20.5 points) and Q2 (17.7 points), maintaining strong output throughout the game. On the defensive end, they’ve given up 1,302 points across 25 games, an average of 52.08 points per game.

Key Players:

• Gabriel Hudgens: With 14.9 points per game, Hudgens has been the leader in scoring, providing the offensive spark for Roosevelt.
• Sean Hall: Leading the team in rebounds (4.2 per game), Hall has been pivotal in securing second-chance opportunities for the team.
• Ke’mari Pointer: Averaging 4.0 assists per game and 2.8 steals per game, Pointer has been a key playmaker and disruptor on defense.

Banneker High School

Record Overview: Banneker, with a more balanced record of 8-8 overall and 7-5 in league play, has had a solid season. They have performed well at home with a 5-1 record but have faced more challenges on the road, posting a 3-6 away record. The team has struggled in neutral court matchups, with a 0-1 record. Their overall win percentage stands at .500, and their league win percentage is .583, showing improvement and growth throughout the season.

Team Performance: Banneker’s offense averages 61.4 points per game, with their most productive quarter being Q1 (19.3 points) and Q3 (16.8 points). They have allowed 861 points throughout the season, which is an average of 53.81 points per game. While their scoring is lower than Roosevelt’s, Banneker has managed to keep games competitive, often relying on strong defensive efforts.

Key Players:

• Doran Clausell: Leading the team with 11.4 points per game, Clausell has been the main offensive weapon for Banneker.
• Antonio Reed Jr.: With 2.8 assists per game, Reed has contributed as a facilitator, helping set up Banneker’s offensive plays.
• Mekhi Young: Averaging 0.8 blocks per game, Young has been a key presence in the paint defensively for Banneker.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both Roosevelt and Banneker faced several of the same opponents during the 2024-2025 season, giving us a direct comparison of how each team performed against common competition.

• Roosevelt’s Key Wins: Notable wins for Roosevelt include victories against teams like Woodson (71-24), Friendship Collegiate Academy (80-52), and McKinley Tech (79-60).
• Banneker’s Key Wins: Banneker also saw success against teams like Woodson (72-44), Friendship Collegiate Academy (64-32), and Ron Brown (62-47).

When comparing records against common opponents, Roosevelt holds a slight edge, with an 11-3 record versus common foes, while Banneker is 8-5. Notably, both teams had close matchups with teams like Cardozo, with Roosevelt narrowly losing 81-79, while Banneker fell 81-54.

Statistical Comparison

When we compare team averages, Roosevelt’s offensive and defensive performances have been notably superior in many aspects:

• Points Per Game: Roosevelt’s 72.8 PPG far outpaces Banneker’s 61.4.
• Rebounds: Roosevelt dominates the boards with an average of 25.4 rebounds per game, compared to Banneker’s 18.1.
• Assists and Steals: Roosevelt excels in assists (17.0 per game) and steals (15.3 per game), compared to Banneker’s 7.3 assists and 4.0 steals per game.
• Blocks: Roosevelt has a slight advantage with 5.8 blocks per game, while Banneker has no recorded blocks.

Conclusion

Both Roosevelt and Banneker have showcased competitive basketball throughout the 2024-2025 season. Roosevelt, with their high-powered offense and solid defense, has had a slightly more successful season, especially in terms of their scoring and overall playmaking. Banneker, while having a more balanced record, has also demonstrated grit, particularly in key victories against strong teams.

As the season continues to unfold, both teams have a lot to look forward to, especially in their matchups against each other and the potential for a playoff run. With talented players and strong team dynamics, Roosevelt and Banneker will continue to be key players in Washington DC high school basketball this season.