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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Maryland

Gatorade Player of the year

J'Lon Lyons

Guard
CLINTON GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
CLINTON, MARYLAND
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

15.1

Average Points (Per Game)

5.5

Average Rebounds (Per Game)

4.4

Average Assiss (Per Game)

2.4

Average Steals (Per Game)
“J’Lon Lyons is one of the most explosive players in the country. His ability to get to his spots and explode downhill remind me of a young Steve Francis. His Clinton Grace team was talented, but J’Lon’s the player that moved the needle.”
James Parker
Head Coach - Fairfax Christian High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 166-pound junior guard averaged 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.4 steals per game this past season, leading the Eagles (22-11) to the Maryland Private School State Tournament championship game. The Metro Private School Conference co-Player of the Year, Lyons is ranked as the nation’s No. 52 recruit in the Class of 2026 by ESPN. He concluded his junior year with 985 points in his prep career.

Academic Achievement

Lyons has maintained a B average in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Lyons has volunteered locally hosting a bible study group at Clinton Grace Christian, and he has donated his time as a youth basketball coach.