2018 Vantage Hoops Rankings: Wings (Part 2)
The Vantage Hoops Virginia 2018 Top 100 Rankings were updated earlier this week, and now it’s time to take a closer look. Below is part one of our breakdown of the best point guards in the class. Stay tuned for more content, including additional…
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Continue ReadingThe Vantage Hoops Virginia 2018 Top 100 Rankings were updated earlier this week, and now it’s time to take a closer look. Below is part one of our breakdown of the best point guards in the class. Stay tuned for more content, including additional position-by-position break-downs, biggest stock boosters, and more.
DeAndre Thomas | 6’4” | Millwood School (#20 Overall)
Thomas gets a fresh start over at Millwood in his hometown of Chesterfield, and it looks to be a good fit early in the transition. Millwood, like last season, is loaded with prospects but most of their guards are very young. Thomas fits well because he can play both on and off the ball, make shots at the guard position, create opportunities for his teammates and he thrives in an uptempo system much like they run. He worked tirelessly this summer with Team Richmond 17U, and he showed flashes as he played both backcourt positions for them. While it hasn’t been an easy path for Thomas, expect him to fit into the Millwood system much better than he did at Benedictine, and with him filling a much needed hole he has a chance to have a really good season.
Jaylin Reed | 6’2” | Miller School (#21 Overall)
In the past two seasons, Reed has quietly been one of the better guards in the Charlottesville area with Miller School. As a sophomore he averaged over 16 points per game, and he had a big time opening to this season by scoring 31 points in their scrimmage against Fork Union Post Grad. He’s a lights out shooter off the catch, and has been for some time, but the rest of his game is starting to round out. He’s attacking more confidently, getting to the line more often and putting more effort on the glass and on the defensive end as well. While they have more firepower this year, expect him to continue to produce at a high clip for Miller School this year.
Dereon Seabron | 6’5” | Lake Taylor (#23 Overall)
When talking about summer stock boosters you have to mention Seabron who picked up four offers this summer with Team Loaded 757. The lanky 6’5” wing showed that he can score it in bunches and create his own shot in the half court set, two things that both translate well to the next level. He shot it more consistently over the summer, was more aggressive looking to score and it was encouraging to see him use his length defensively to make plays as well. If he can stay engaged on both ends of the floor and rebound like he’s 6’5” as well Seabron could be one of the toughest matchups in the 757 this year.
Miles Latimer | 6’2” | Paul VI (#30 Overall)
He should see a lot more time with PVI this year, and his specialty is much needed for the Panthers. Latimer is a knock down shooter from deep with perfect form and effortless range. He moves well without the ball, reads screens well and shoots it the same way every single time. He’s grown into his body and is looking more athletic now, and he’s improved on attacking closeouts and finishing in the midrange. His ability to shoot it is a premium need, and you can see that in the fact that he already has two division one offers.
Brayden Gault | 6’4” | Battlefield (#33 Overall)
Going into his junior season, Gault has a chance to not only compete for a state championship, but could be in the discussion for 6A Player of the Year if he does so. He saw a big leap in production in his sophomore season last year, and his game has some similarities to Tyler Scanlon (Boston University), last year’s 6A POY. He has good size and fundamentals on the wing, can shoot it from deep or attack closeouts and score in the middle, and he’s very unselfish and a good decision maker. He’s somewhat of a tweener on the wing, but he’s also a good rebounder and plays hard on both ends.
Sardarr Calhoun | 6’5” | Blue Ridge (#34 Overall)
A reclassification year is just what Calhoun needed, both from a developmental and exposure standpoint. Coming from Essex where he was often the tallest player on the court, he’ll see a lot more time on the wing, as Blue Ridge’s plan is to turn him into a 2/3 which will have his recruitment skyrocket. He’s super athletic when attacking the basket meaning posters are a common thing, and his skill set is developing nicely as he’s putting it on the floor more and shooting it better. If he can continue to improve on both ends of the floor, it’s only a matter of time before it clicks for him.