The Unranked: 2019
There are a few NAIA, Division III, maybe even Division II, recruiting gems in this article. If you scrolled through our 2019 Prospect Rankings, though, you wouldn’t find them there yet! The best set to debut in late-March: Ricky Adams,…
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Continue ReadingThere are a few NAIA, Division III, maybe even Division II, recruiting gems in this article. If you scrolled through our 2019 Prospect Rankings, though, you wouldn’t find them there yet!
The best set to debut in late-March:
Ricky Adams, 5’9” G, Cornerstone Christian
Adams has expanded his game over the course of the last several months. Now a reliable secondary ball-handling option with the upside of developing into a collegiate point guard. Adams already possesses impressive passing ability both on the attack and from the top of the key. Still a terrific catch-and-shoot guy. Physically filling out nicely.
Owen Hiegel, 5’10” PG, Ottawa-Glandorf
Hiegel is probably the gem of this list. There are point guards around the state who have received NAIA offers and aren’t better than Hiegel, in some cases it’s not particularly close.
Brings confidence, shot creation, and IQ to the game as a point guard. Makes the right play when the defense helps over on his drives. Hiegel’s snatch-back is a reliable separation move for mid-range jumpers. Silky smooth jumper, especially in the mid-range. Plays with toughness.
Heath Jeffries, 6’5” F, Newark Catholic
Jeffries made his Ohio Northern commitment official late last month. A strong-bodied stretch forward that can both extend the defense and rebound in traffic. Modern pick-and-pop big. Good pick-up for ONU.
Jonathan King, 6’6” F, Buchtel
King is an intriguing unsigned forward who moves around with the fluidity and stride of a wing. Yet King’s biggest impact often happens on the glass and through points in the paint. He’s a strong kid with a good motor and upside as a near-positionless defender.
Matt Pearce, 5’10” G, Centerville
We’ve been really sinking our teeth in on the Matt Pearce hype train. Some might say we’re driving the bandwagon. But, hey, the kid deserves it. He’s shooting the lights out for a red hot Centerville team — connecting on 48 percent of his 93 3-point attempts. The lefty also has a nice one-dribble pull-up. Capable secondary ball-handler who maximizes his athleticism by utilizing the jab series. Efficient.
Denzel Prince, 6’3” W, Toledo Springfield
Prince is a defensive weapon on the wing who can be employed to disrupt passing lanes or defend any type of perimeter player. He has a lengthy build and is yet to fill-out. Prince has pretty promising explosiveness to the basket and is used as a complimentary scorer with Springfield. Has shown a little promise as an outside shooter.
Michael Shipp, 6’3” W, Moeller
Shipp is a shooter with good size who plays three positions at the high school level. We like his habits away from the ball. Battles inside for rebounds and might be strong enough to defend up a position. Doesn’t waste dribbles and plays within himself. Solid passer.
Jason Sneed, 6’2” G/W, Centerville
Sneed combines being an energy guy with scoring ability. Sure, he’s an effort scorer who back-cuts anxious defenders and cleans up on the glass at times. Sneed, though, can also knock-down a 3-pointer, dunk it, and score in traffic with the timeless jump stop and pump fake. Wiry build and a tireless defender.