Program Preview: 1 On None

This is the 10th season for Montgomery County based program <a href="https://www.1onnone.com/about">1 On None</a>. The program was established by Steve Hood and John Witherspoon and has had a positive impact in the county, and the DMV girls basketball community in general. Most programs do not last 10 years without excellent leadership and vision, so kudos to them.  Coach Jeff Watkins joined the program in 2013 and is one of the good guys in the game. I have followed his teams over the years and his current 2022 group is probably his best yet. There is a lot of potential in this group so I wanted to give his core some attention. These four are all coming off solid high school seasons. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="137245" first="Athina" last="Nkangnia"]</strong>, 2022, Clarksburg One of the most improved posts in Maryland 4A this past season, [player_tooltip player_id="137245" first="Athina" last="Nkangnia"] made her presence known during Clarksburg’s regional title run. She finished in the top 15 in the area in blocks, which showed her commitment to clogging the paint. Add to that  her relentless pursuit of rebounds, and you can see how she is a delight for any coach and team to have.  At 6’1 with a lengthy wingspan, she has great timing on her blocks. She made significant strides on offense and her skill set is beginning to emerge. With only two years of year-round basketball under her belt, it’s a scary thing to consider where her ceiling could be heading into this travel season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="142835" first="Alanna" last="Tate"]</strong>, 2023, Clarksburg [player_tooltip player_id="142835" first="Alanna" last="Tate"] had a whirlwind of a season this winter on a loaded Clarksburg team. This freshman showed incredible tenacity going from bench player, to sixth man, to starter before season’s end. Named 4A West Rookie of the Year, this 5’8 do-everything player has a knack for finishing around the rim and has developed a reliable jumper to keep defenses honest. A dedicated gym rat, Alanna has long anticipated the start of this travel season and looks forward to continuing her upward trend.  She’ll play up a grade with Coach Watkins. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="137216" first="Mia" last="Smith"]</strong>, 2022, Clarksburg There is often a wonder if the sequel will be just as good as the original and in [player_tooltip player_id="137216" first="Mia" last="Smith"]’s case her sophomore season exceeded her stellar freshman campaign. She led Clarksburg to division and regional title, and finished top 25 in the DC area in points, assists, field goals and blocks. This 5’10 wing put on a show throughout the season on both ends of the floor. The greatest leap in her game has been on the defensive end where she averaged 3 steals a game while maintaining her prowess as a natural scorer. A first time All-Met honorable mention and two time All-County performer, Mia is primed for another standout season this summer. [caption id="attachment_155679" align="alignnone" width="150"] Photo by George P. Smith.[/caption] &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="25971" first="Angela" last="Nnabue"]</strong>, 2022, Sherwood Angela was the Comeback Kid this season and  was a pleasant surprise coming off a knee injury that kept her on the sidelines for most of last summer. This 5’7” point guard made a huge impact this season with her ability to score in a multitude of ways and get after opposing guards on the defensive end. This effort culminated with  a 20 point,11 rebound outburst against rival Paint Branch in 4A playoff action leading to her second  All-County selection. A captivating floor general that leads by example, Angela is back to full health and ready to raise her game to another level this travel season.