Rankings Regardless of Class: 31-35

<p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Over the last month the rankings for the classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018 have each been updated after their play this summer.  Here we look at a cross class reference point to see how they stack up against each other in our “Overall Prospect Rankings.”  This is a look at prospects #31 - #35.</span></span></p><h2>#31 PG Mike Smith (Fenwick _ 2016)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Smith is among the more underrated prospects in the state’s 2016 class.  He is a quick guard that is strong with the ball working well in the pick and roll game.  Smith can score by getting in the lane where he finishes layups/floaters as well as a nice stop and pop mid-range game.  Very solid floor general that gets open teammates the ball.</span></span></p> <h2>#32 PG Jalen Clanton (Riverside Brookfield _ 2017)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Clanton is a tough and athletic point guard that has a good feel for the game.  He knows when to get his teammates involved and when to look for his own offense.  Very good leadership skills at a young age.</span></span></p> <h2>#33 PG Willie Herenton (Whitney Young _ 2017)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Herenton is a long and rangy defensive presence on the perimeter using his length to cause havoc.  More of a combo guard he is best being slippery through traffic getting to the hoop and can knock down an occasional spot up three.</span></span></p> <h2>#34 SG Elijah Joiner (Curie _ 2017)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Joiner is a tough and athletic wing that was productive last season for Curie and should take an even bigger step forward this season after a strong summer with Team Rose on the circuit.  Joiner has the potential to shoot up the rankings with another strong campaign.</span></span></p> <h2>#35 PF Raekwon Drake (Orr _ 2018)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Drake was a force right from the jump as a freshman at Orr.  The 6’5” power forward is strong, physical, and athletic.  He plays with a never ending motor and hits the glass with authority.  The biggest question with him is how much will he grow.  If he gets to 6’8” watch out!</span></span></p>