Must-See Baltimore Sophomores: Part 2
The class of 2020 is a special group in Baltimore. There’s a ton of talent spread across the various leagues and each player has extremely high potential. We already took a look at five of these must-see players, and now we look at the second group.
Montez McNeil | Calvert Hall | 2020
McNeil will be one of the sophomores that makes a big jump this upcoming season. Not only because he will be the main frontcourt player for the Cardinals since Justin Lewis transferred to Poly, but because of his skill-set and size. The 6’5 forward plays with physicality that allows him to be a nice option on the block and even around the high-post area. McNeil can face up against his match up and utilize a pump-fake or one-dribble move for a score. He doesn’t give up on the play, either. He uses his body well to box out on both ends and keeps possessions alive for his team. He’ll have many more opportunities this season, so expect more production from this sophomore.
Tyler Brelsford | Mt. St. Joseph | 2020
Brelsford is in one of the most unique positions out of these must-see candidates. The Gaels are extremely deep in the backcourt with the likes of James Bishop (2019), Kendall McMillan (2018) and Tyree Myers (2018). Brelsford will see opportunity, but will have to prove that he can play in crucial minutes with this being his first year on varsity. Make no mistake, Brelsford is a talent. The 6’2 (and still growing) floor general sets up teammates nicely to go with a deadly three-point shot. Breslford had a great summer playing for Team Melo and continues to improve.
Cameron Byers | John Carroll | 2020
Similar to McNeil, Byers offers physicality and a good motor. He is the beneficiary of playing along one of the top point guards in the nation in Immanuel Quickley and a top scorer in Montez Mathis. When Byers sees his opportunities come to him, it’s imperative that he converts. Nonetheless, Byers is a versatile 6’5 forward that can push the ball down the floor himself if the situation presents itself. He’s at his best when he can bang with his match up in the paint, but he also has the ability to step out and knock down outside jumpers. Byers holds one offer from Hampton.
Dominic Carrington | Mt. Carmel | 2020
Carrington is a small scoring guard that will benefit well from sitting behind players like Will Miller (2018) and Dwight Felton (2018). Because of his ability to shoot the three, he’ll force coach Hibbert to play him for periods throughout the game. The 5’9 guard doesn’t let his size get the best of him. He is scrappy and has a toughness to him that helps counteract his size. Mt. Carmel has a bunch of playmakers on their roster for this season and Carrington can benefit with seeing open shots come his way as a result.
Martaz Robinson | New Town | 2020
Robinson is one of the more under the radar players on this list, but his style of play is exciting. The shifty six-foot guard can score at an alarming rate from all three levels. He’s solid at making split-second decisions as the defense is rotating after a quick swing pass and in isolation situations, he can break his man down off the dribble. Robinson also does a nice job of using his scoring ability as a threat and a tool to set up teammates for looks. He and TyKei Farrell (2018) will be key pieces in New Town’s success this year.