VISAA Rankings: Wings 10-6 (All Classes)
With our updated class rankings coming out soon for the 2017-2019 classes, we thought it would be fun to try something different for a change. We broke our rankings up into public schools in the VHSL and private schools that play…
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Continue ReadingWith our updated class rankings coming out soon for the 2017-2019 classes, we thought it would be fun to try something different for a change. We broke our rankings up into public schools in the VHSL and private schools that play in the VISAA (sorry Oak Hill), and broke them down into three positions: Point guards, wings and big men. We took all of the players that we ranked in our three classes in each position, and came up with a top 10 for each position regardless of the class. While breaking them up into classes is great for recruiting purposes, it’s also cool to take a look at who the best in the state is regardless of year.
It wasn’t easy to make cuts because of all the great players, but we did our best to compare the over 300 ranked kids in the state to come up with our list. Here, we take a look at the beginning of our list for the best wings in the VISAA, again regardless of classification or age. Here’s numbers 10-6 in all of the private schools in VA. Stay tuned for more rankings previews, and our fully updated prospect rankings coming soon! Let the debate begin!
10) Tadas Nausedas | VA Academy | 2017
Arguably the best shooter on this list, Nausedas was huge for VA Academy in their state championship run as he scored in double figures and hit big shots for them in both their semifinal and finals victory. At 6’5”, he has good size which allows him to shoot it over smaller defenders, and he’s constantly moving without the basketball to get open for easy shots. It’s unclear whether the Lithuanian will go to college in the States or go back to Lithuania, but he’s poised for a big senior season for the defending champs.
9) Cle’Von Greene | Williamsburg Christian | 2018
Greene decided to reclassify to the 2018 class at Williamsburg Christian, and while it doesn’t help every player the way it should it looks like it could be the perfect scenario for him. A combo guard who originally played at Grafton HS, Greene typically is able to make plays and get what he wants by using his freakish athletic ability. At 6’2” he’s got decent size, but he jumps out of the gym and gets up and down as good as anyone in the gym. He rebounds well, especially trolling the offensive glass for huge put backs, and can defend multiple positions too. He’s productive, but has to refine his point guard skill set if he wants to take a jump in the level of schools that are recruiting him, and that’s what the extra year could help with. He’s a player that’s capable of playing all over the floor, and he’ll be asked to do just that with the loss of Xavier Green who’s now at ODU.
8) DJ Myers | Hargrave | 2018
He transferred from North Carolina and reclassified to the 2018 class, and the 6’6” wing already holds seven division one offers. He has length, athleticism, can put it on the floor or attack the offensive glass to score in the paint and has an improving jump shot from deep. He’s still filling out, but he already has a good frame for the next level, and playing at a program with the prestige of Hargrave will only improve his game and recruitment moving forward. If you haven’t heard of Myers you need to take note, because he’s going to make waves in the VIC this year.
7) Matt Lewis | Bishop O’Connell | 2017
Last year’s unsung hero of the team, Lewis had a great summer with Baltimore Elite that led to offers from LIU Brooklyn, Quinnipiac, Rider, Delaware, Canisius and JMU. He’s a two way player that typically guards the best player on the other team, and he’s deadly from deep, especially in transition where he’ll let it fly with no second thoughts. He has sound fundamentals, can play on or off the ball and is a glue guy that is necessary to help his team win. Lewis hasn’t set a timetable for his decision yet, but he’ll need to be focused and ready to go because he’ll play a big part on this talented Bishop O’Connell team.
6) Dajour Rucker | Cape Henry Collegiate | 2019
He’s more of a tweener forward, but as he sheds some of his baby fat he projects as a wing at the next level. Still, his physicality on the glass and ability to play both on the perimeter and in the post is one of the main reasons he’s so successful on whatever team he’s on. He has a smooth stroke from deep, can put it on the floor in transition and has good vision as well. He already holds offers from Marshall, Hampton, Richmond and ODU, and as he continues to get his body right and work on his lateral quickness to become a true 3 man he should become a highly sought after recruit.