2020 Rankings Evals: Dayton Edition

<p>Dayton’s 2020 class is not as strong at the top as last season, but the talent in the city is still high. Forwards and centers seem to be the hot topic here with some talented guards in the mix as well. Today I evaluate some of the top players from Dayton in the latest 2020 rankings update for Prep Hoops Ohio.</p> <p>Mo Njie (Centerville) #3- The 6’9 center is without the doubt the top post threat in the Dayton area in the 2020 class. Possessing great length, a high motor, and an improved offensive game, Njie will have an opportunity to compete for GWOC Player of the Year. Already holding several Division I offers, he should pick up even more as the season wares on.</p> <p>Grant Whisman (Madison) #14- Some may not know much on Whisman due to the size of his high school and the competition he played against. The 6’7 forward is still a high quality player with Division I potential. He should dominate SWBL play as there are few guys in the league that are at his level able to defend him. Able to step back and knock down the 3PT ball at times as well, he is a solid inside-out threat.</p> <p>Tyler Eberhart (Kenton Ridge) #28- Besides Jonathan Alder’s guys, there arguably is not anyone in the CBC at Eberhart’s level. At 6’6 I had seen him during last season do most of his damage on the offensive end on the perimeter with the dribble drive. The few times I saw him this summer, he showed a more polished game, especially able to back down defenders on the low block. He has the size to be one of the better interior presences in the CBC this year.</p> <p>Conor Stolly (Alter) #35- One of the biggest stock risers this summer, Stolly is part of a strong core of 2020s returning to Alter and ready to go. Stolly is lengthy, possesses a high basketball IQ, and can score from multiple levels. Against GCL competition, he will undoubtedly be one of the biggest players on the floor. He has picked up D2 and NAIA offers over the summer and will have a chance to impress more schools this winter.</p> <p>Carl Blanton (Trotwood-Madison) #46- I didn’t get to see much of Blanton over the summer but he will be relied on for the Rams to have a chance of defending their state title. A tremendous athlete on the wing, Blanton has some serious bounce which allows him to be a difference maker on both ends of the floor. With a slashers mentality he can get to the rim with ease and will be one of the better scorers for Trotwood this upcoming season.</p> <p>Trevon Ellis (Stivers) #52- Injuries bothered Ellis this summer but he still has an opportunity to be one of the best guards in the City League this year. Always known for his ability to get the ball to teammates, he has plenty of returning talent with Stivers that his assist numbers could be elevated yet again. I expect him to be a more confident scorer this year and use his size and skillset to be a perimeter attacker.</p> <p>Darren Rubin (Oakwood) #74- Arguably the best shooter on this list, Rubin has limitless range and could be Player of the Year in the SWBL this Winter. He can easily play either guard positions but will definitely face many different defensive looks throughout the season. He should have no issue scoring 20+ on any given night.</p> <p>Chris Herbort (Beavercreek) #81- Herbort was one of the more improved guards I saw during the high school season. Previously impressing me with his shooting touch, Chris had a more attacking mentality with the dribble drive. He is going to fall into a new role with a new coach at Beavercreek as he is now going to be one of the senior leaders for this squad. If he continues to be such an offensive nightmare he is going to be a name worth watching out of the GWOC.</p>