PrepHoopsNC 2020 Class Rankings
The North Carolina Class of 2020 is another deep class in the HoopState. These young players have yet to play a minute of high school basketball but are ready for the task. #1 5’10 PG Jalen Cone- Walkertown High School…
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Continue ReadingThe North Carolina Class of 2020 is another deep class in the HoopState. These young players have yet to play a minute of high school basketball but are ready for the task.
#1 5’10 PG Jalen Cone- Walkertown High School (Kernersville, NC)
Cone is a big-time athlete who is going to make a splash at Walkertown High School. His brother Drew Cone was a star at East Forsyth High School and his other brother Madison Cone has verbally committed to Wisconsin on a football scholarship. Cone possesse great court vision, ability to knock down big shots and is a leader at a young age.
#2 6’3 SG Jaden Springer-Rocky River High School (Mint Hill, NC)
Springer can impact the game on both ends of the floor. He is a defensive stopper and has a wide array of offensive skills. He is a long and athletic guard who will start from day 1 at Ricky River High School.
#3 6’1 PG Evan Johnson-Word of God (Raleigh, NC)
Johnson played last season as an eighth grader at powerhouse Word of God Christian Academy, the same school of NBA All-Star John Wall and many college level players. Johnson is a great long range shooter that can take over a game with his shooting ability.
#4 6’3 Wing Carson McCorkle-Broughton HS (Raleigh, NC)
One of the most athletic kids in the class, McCorkle at 6-foot-3, has good size for the shooting guard position and has the confidence to compete at the varsity level. He has a textbook jump-shot that he can use all the way past the 3-point line and make shots consistently. He runs the floor well and has great court vision and has a tight handle with the basketball. He will attend Broughton High School next season and has already picked up a offer from Iowa over the summer.
#5 5’10 PG Luke Stankavage- Providence Day (Charlotte, NC)
The Charlotte product Stankavage is a shooter. He possesses a great feel from the 3-point line and is polished at coming off a screen for a shot. He has great court vision and ability to make a great pass or get into the lane with his handle. He played this summer with Team Heat and will join a loaded Providence Day School team this season.
#6 5’10 PG Callin Randolph-Mountain Heritage High School (Burnsville, NC)
Callin is a scoring point guard that excels in transition and the open floor. Randolph can handle the basketball and can see the court well. He can find the open man in traffic but can also step out beyond the arc and knock down shots consistently. He will be attending Mountain Heritage High School next season and should be a contributor on the varsity level.
#7 6’4 Wing Christian Bailey- Statesville Christian (Statesville, NC)
Bailey plays like a seasoned veteran for a Statesville Christian team as an eighth grader. He can attack the basket at will and is a high-level athlete. He plays hard on both ends of the floor. Playing on varsity this young will only help Bailey as his game develops.
#8 5’10 Guard Ford Cooper- Carmel Christian (Charlotte, NC)
Cooper has a high basketball IQ, and plays with a high motor. He attacks the paint and the rim at will. He likes to get his teammates involved and always makes the right pass.
#9 5’10 Guard Tristan Maxwell- North Mecklenburg High School (Charlotte, NC)
Maxwell is the son of NBAer Vernon Maxwell. He has great decision making ability with the basketball in his his hands. He can finish with either hand and will be a force for years to come in the loaded 2020 class in Charlotte.
#10 6’1 SG DeMar Anderson-North Mecklenburg High School (Charlotte, NC)
DeMar will team up with Tristan Maxwell at North Mecklenburg HS to create a tough tandem. Anderson is a scoring threat from anywhere on the floor and create his own shot off the dribble.
#11 6’5 W Dedrick Givens- Olympic High School (Charlotte, NC)
Givens played this summer with Team Charlotte and is a athletic wing, can score off the dribble or can make the mid-range jumper, he is a tough defender with a good handle on the basketball.