Ohio 2020 Rankings Update: Stock-Risers
For approximately the past three months, these players made a strong enough case to elevate in the rankings. If you’re wondering how they accomplished a move-up, look no further, that’s what we’re talking here. (16 → 12) CJ Anthony, 6’0” PG, Harvest…
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Continue ReadingFor approximately the past three months, these players made a strong enough case to elevate in the rankings. If you’re wondering how they accomplished a move-up, look no further, that’s what we’re talking here.
(16 → 12) CJ Anthony, 6’0” PG, Harvest Prep
Anthony is 5’11”-6’0”, plays at a Division III high school program, and doesn’t do a lot of side-to-side crossover stuff. But at some point, we came to the realization that this kid just doesn’t make mental errors. Like, ever. His sophomore season numbers speak to his efficiency: 20.3 PPG, 55-43-75 shooting splits, and 98 total assists compared to 46 turnovers. He moved up, however, after proving to be innately wired this way outside of the structure of the high school season. Anthony was tremendous in July with both the Rebels and Bulldogs.
(30 → 13) Luke Frazier, 6’3” G, Lake Catholic
Over the past year, we’d been moving Frazier steadily down the rankings for worries about his slight frame and the inability to get to his spots inside the arch. Well, we’re here today to tell you we were both wrong and that Frazier has transformed athletically. Now standing nearly 6’4”, Frazier has the height to play his natural position as a wing guard at the D-I level. His explosiveness off the dribble and as a finisher is rapidly improving. Finally, as always, Frazier shoots it very well with space — it’s just that he’s creating space more frequently now.
Don’t be shocked if he reaches the top ten in the next year or so. Frazier is a very natural scorer with summer and fall offers from Ohio Univ., Bowling Green, Northern Kentucky, Youngstown State, and Wright State.
(28 → 20) Marcus Johnson, 6’3” W, Columbus South
Johnson is walking proof that there’s value in improving previously held strengths. His coast-to-coast ability and defensive versatility jumped out to us the first time we watched him. Although his handle needed work, those were his distinguishing qualities. Now, Johnson sits with new offers from Stony Brook and Kent State after showing tremendous improvements as a ball-handler in the open floor. He also defended at a high level against EYBL competition this season.
(52 → 36) Caleb Terry, 6’8” C, Alexander
In a 2020 class whose strength might be big forwards and centers, Terry’s strength as a shot-blocker stood out in July. He’s a rather fluid athlete who covers a big range as a shot-contester. Although some weight to his frame is still yet to come, Terry more than held his own physically against non-circuit competition. Not quite a physical or consistent finisher yet, but Terry should find a D-II home over the next year and a half.
(76 → 39) Tyler Eberhart, 6’6” F, Kenton Ridge
Eberhart established himself as one of the best D-II forward recruits in just a few short summer months. The blossoming big from Kenton Ridge has tremendous skill and IQ. His first step and effectiveness in transition are scoring assets. He was the Pumas’ playmaker in the pinch post quite often, showing impressive passing and mid-range shooting ability. He can also roll on screens well and finish through contact. Other than not having a 40-inch vertical, Eberhart has few holes in his game.
(65 → 40) Trey Robinson, 6’5” W, Hamilton
Outside of Andy Barba and Carson Ryan, Trey Robinson is really the only 6’5”-plus guard in the class who can defend the wing and shoot the ball well. His jumper isn’t all the way where it needs to be and Robinson needs to develop physically, but he’s a unique recruit compared to the rest of Ohio’s juniors. If the class of 2019 is any indicator then big, reasonably athletic, and offensively versatile 6’5” guards don’t slip by D-IIs often. On top of that, Stetson offered in August.
(70 → 55) Ketaan Wyatt, 6’3” PG, Rogers
Wyatt’s decision-making has sped up, he has become more dedicated to the defensive end where his length shines, and he’s a better shooter than he was a year ago. The tall lead ball-handler possesses a lot of good point guard qualities. He also takes care of business away from the court, carrying a 4.2 GPA through sophomore year. Along with forward classmate DaSean Nelson, expect Wyatt to lead Rogers to another Toledo City Championship appearance this season.
(67 → 58) Quentin Richardson, 5’11” PG, Holy Name
Richardson may wind up on this list once again after the high school season if he elevates his Holy Name teammates in the way he did for SMAC Primetime in July. His speed combined with poise in the open floor tells us he’s capable of thriving for a D-II program who wants to push pace. He lacks size, in terms of both height and weight, but Richardson has great vision while penetrating. He’s next up for Holy Name now that Dwayne Cohill is at Dayton.
(105 → 64) Trevell Adams, 5’10” PG, Columbus South
Adams proved to be an electric raw athlete as a rising sophomore. After averaging just 3.7 points last season, we had our worries. But, Adams was tremendous for Hidden Gems Black in July. He showed real leadership qualities as a combo guard. His athleticism allows him to blow-by defenders on the wing in very few dribbles. He’s dynamic in the open floor also. Adams’ decision-making is strong. An outside jumper is still missing from his arsenal.