The Unranked: 2020

<p><em>The Unranked</em> series highlights players who, ironically, won’t remain outside of our Prospect Rankings for long. Throughout their junior seasons, these eight prospects have shown what it takes to make the list</p> <h4><strong>Cameron Evans, 6’0” PG, Zane Trace</strong></h4> <p>Evans was one of those kids we saw in the summer (several times, actually) and whiffed on. We overthought the evaluation and low-balled his projection. Apologies to the young man and kudos on proving us wrong, capped off by earning a scholarship offer from Concord this season.</p> <p>Evans is a slashing guard who can play on or off the ball — which speaks to his IQ. Scores the ball efficiently going hard right or left and doesn’t waste time with crossovers and elaborate separation moves. Instead, Evans challenges shot-blockers by jumping straight into their chest. Good feel in the mid-range. Outside jumper is reliable. Evans is averaging a Scioto Valley Conference-best 24.6 points.</p> <h4><strong>Isaiah Ingle, 6’8” C, Northland</strong></h4> <p>Ingle is a raw center prospect who has upside as a defensive stopper at the basket. Becoming a more fluid and dexterous athlete over time could open up Ingle’s potential. Already punches dunks when he has time to gather. If he simply becomes more coordinated, Ingle is going to be a <em>problem</em> diving to the rim.  </p> <h4><strong>Jevontae Jones, 6’5” W, Richmond Heights</strong></h4> <p>Jones is a strong, athletic wing who can play either forward spot in small lineups. He scores with patience and foot-work inside and likes to dribble into a post-up against smaller guards. Shows an ability to defend quickness and size in Richmond Heights’ switch-friendly defense. Rebounds pretty well.</p> <h4><strong>Muhammad Metz, 6’0” G, Taft</strong></h4> <p>Metz is such a perfect piece of Taft’s team construct. The junior provides immediate offense off the bench as a confident shooting specialist. Runs to the 3-point line in transition for open jumpers, which appears to be his job. Regardless of his unorthodox/low shooting release, that thing goes in at an efficient rate.</p> <h4><strong>Sean Moore, 6’4” W, Reynoldsburg</strong></h4> <p>Moore has intriguing size and athleticism on the wing. Defends and rebounds with energy and has the tools to defend three positions. Offensively, Moore can both get to the rim and has a capable outside jumper. Important year ahead where Moore will attempt to separate himself.</p> <h4><strong>Christian Parker, 6’5” F, GlenOak</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2019/02/kosta-koufos-classic-top-juniors-and-seniors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">We wrote about Parker recently</a>, but it’s worth emphasizing how highly we thought of his performance at the Kosta Koufos Classic. Possesses versatility on both ends of the floor. Scores it out of the post, sets screens, and is a capable shooter from 15 feet. Parker can also switch onto guards while also being able to provide resistance at the rim. He gets the job done.</p> <h4><strong>Charles Perkins, 6’4” C, Westerville North</strong></h4> <p>Perkins can compensate for a height disadvantage by pushing kids around. He’s a remarkably strong kid who makes a habit of clearing out space for rebounds. Effort scorer. He won’t be recruited for having prototypical measurements, rather inspiring effort level that could have a ripple effect throughout a roster.</p> <h4><strong>Shammah Scott, 6’2” G, Shaker Heights</strong></h4> <p>Scott is a volume scorer who is creative off the dribble in the mid-range. Although we’d like to see the junior clean up his shot selection, Scott’s confidence leads to big scoring nights often. Skilled ball-handler.</p>