| # | Name | Pos. | Height | Grade | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Wooten | G | 6'2" | SR | 2019 |
| 2 | Pedro Rodriguez | G | 5'9" | SR | 2019 |
| 3 | Justin Law | G | 6’1 | SR | 2019 |
| 4 | Jackson Sands | F/C | 6’7 | JR | 2020 |
| 5 | Roland Martin | G | 5’10 | FR | 2022 |
| 10 | Michael Johnson | G | 5’10 | JR | 2020 |
| 11 | JT Tyson | G/F | 6’5 | JR | 2020 |
| 12 | Thomas Ferris | F/C | 6’5 | SR | 2019 |
| 15 | Dylan Price | F/C | 6’4 | SR | 2019 |
| 20 | Jonathon Gagnon | F/C | 6’5 | SR | 2019 |
| 22 | Jamel Melvin | F/C | 6’10 | JR | 2020 |
| 23 | Preston Bacon | G | 6’3 | SR | 2019 |
| 24 | Alex Holmes | G | 6’2 | SO | 2021 |
| 30 | Jared Montgomery | G | 6’0 | SR | 2019 |
| 31 | Scott Trundle | F | 6’3 | SO | 2021 |
| 32 | Brandon Potts | G/F | 6'0" | SO | 2021 |
| 34 | Sam Maruca | G/F | 6'1" | JR | 2020 |
The Potomac School, located in Mclean, VA, returns to the Gonzaga DC Classic for its’ third appearance. As members of the MAC [Mid Atlantic Conference], the Panthers are coming off an outstanding 21-9 record during the 2017-18 season, finishing tied for 2nd in league regular season, Final Four in the MAC Tournament and the Elite Eight in the VIS Division I State Tournament. Led by Coach Levi Franklin, who is in his 10th year at The Potomac School [25th year overall as a Head Coach with over 425 wins], the Panthers return some experienced and talented players for the 2018-19 season. Seniors Preston Bacon 6’3 (10ppg, 5rebpg, 4astpg), Justin Law 6’1 (7ppg, 3rebpg, 2astpg), Joshua Wooten 6’2, Pedro Rodriquez 5’9, Jonathan Gagnon 6’5, Thomas Ferris 6’5, Jared Montgomery 6’0, along with Junior forwards JT Tyson 6’5 (4ppg, 3rebpg) and Jackson Sands 6’6 (3ppg, 5rebpg) bring plenty of experience to the team this season. Coach Franklin also expects contributions from newcomer Junior transfer Jamel Melvin 6’9 and freshman Roland Martin as well.
The Potomac School is an independent, K-12, day school, located on a wooded 90-acre campus in McLean, Virginia. Potomac was founded in 1904, and its first two locations were in the District of Columbia – first on Dupont Circle and later on California Street. In 1948, the school’s Board of Trustees purchased a large tract of land across the Potomac River in McLean. The subsequent move of the school “out into the country” provided room for future growth in both enrollment and program offerings. When Potomac opened its doors in McLean in 1951, the school included only kindergarten through ninth grade; the Upper School was added in 1987. Today, Potomac enrolls 1,052 students, representing 105 different zip codes in Virginia, the District of Columbia and Maryland. The school is a connected community organized into four academic divisions: Lower School (grades K-3), Middle School (grades 4-6), Intermediate School (grades 7-8), and Upper School (grades 9-12). Students in each division benefit from a rigorous curriculum and supportive relationships that empower them to exercise their intellectual curiosity, expand their knowledge, and build essential skills for academic and life success.
At The Potomac School, students are taught that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary and equally essential educational goals. With a firm commitment to the school’s core values of Courage, Integrity, Humility, Respect, and Perseverance, and a rigorous academic program, students are prepared to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit. A Potomac education integrates academics, the arts, and athletics, challenging students to develop their interests and talents in diverse areas. Physical education and athletics are important parts of the overall picture, reflecting the school’s commitment to health and well-being, sportsmanship, teamwork, and the development of leadership skills. Currently, Potomac fields 72 teams at various levels in 26 interscholastic sports. In July 2018, construction began on the school’s new Center for Athletics and Community, which is scheduled to open in late fall 2019. The 76,500-square-foot center will include a gym with a competition basketball court and three practice courts; seven squash courts; an indoor jogging track; a weight room, cardio room, and multipurpose activity room; and flexible spaces that can be configured for a variety of academic, athletic, and social events. In addition to supporting Potomac’s robust athletics program, the new facility will serve as the venue for a variety of events and activities, enhancing the strong sense of community for which The Potomac School is known.
