Virginia Rankings Breakdown: 2019 Posts
The Vantage Hoops Virginia 2019 Top 60 Rankings were introduced this week, and now it’s time to take a closer look. Below is a breakdown of the top 5 power forwards and centers in the class. Stay tuned for more in-depth content…
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Continue ReadingThe Vantage Hoops Virginia 2019 Top 60 Rankings were introduced this week, and now it’s time to take a closer look. Below is a breakdown of the top 5 power forwards and centers in the class. Stay tuned for more in-depth content on the rankings.
PF Armando Bacot | Trinity Episcopal | #1 Overall
Armando Bacot has a bright future ahead of him. At this stage, we have not seen a big man who has the feel to go along with the complete skill set which Bacot possesses. The 6-foot-8 power forward demonstrates solid fundamentals on the low block. He’s a very good rebounder in traffic as a result of his strong hands and ability to use his wide frame to box out. Owning a soft touch with either hand around the rim, Bacot absorbs and finishes consistently through contact. He can shoot the 15 footer consistently, and is a good passer out of the low and high post.
C/PF Qudus Abolaji | Virginia Academy | #2 Overall
At 6-foot-11, Qudus Abolaji possesses an intriguing blend of mobility, athleticism, skill, and defensive instincts. He is an extremely effective rim protector who exhibits excellent timing and leaping ability. Abolaji is a good rebounder who owns strong hands, and does a good job securing the ball in traffic. He delivers quick, accurate outlet passes and runs the floor hard to establish early position under the basket. An underrated shooter, Abolaji can hit consistently from mid range if unattended to. As he fills out his frame and continues to polish his skill set, there’s a strong chance he could claim the top spot in 2019 very soon.
PF Oscar Tshiewbe | Mountain Mission | #4 Overall
We didn’t get a chance to see him during the season, but it didn’t take long for Oscar Tshiewbe to catch our attention during grassroots season. The athletic big man has a strong, well-built frame to go along with high level athleticism and mobility. He’s a prideful rim protector who is a solid two-way rebounder. Tshiewbe runs the floor with purpose, and punishes rims in the open court. He’s still relatively raw, the ceiling he has demonstrated is quite significant.
PF/SF Dajour Rucker | Caper Henry | #9 Overall
When it’s all said and done, Dajour Rucker may end up on the wing. The 6-foot-6 forward has a robust frame which he uses to carve out space in the paint. Rucker is deceptively quick and skilled off the bounce. He’s a prolific threat from long range who does a good job using head fakes and attacking closeouts. Rucker gives great effort on the defensive glass, and is equally effective on the offensive class. He has a consistent motor and finishes consistently and ambidextrously through contact in the paint.
PF Jaden Frazier | Blue Ridge | #19 Overall
Jaden Frazier has started to put it all together, and we’ve seen his production increase tremendously over the past few months. The 6-foot-8 lefty has a soft touch from mid-range, and he’s an effective finisher in the lane as a result of his improved strength and skill set. He’s a good passer out of the low post, and does a good job boxing out his man on the defensive glass. Frazier makes purposeful rim runs and hits the offensive boards hard. It appears the extra year he’s taken to develop has paid early dividends.