Class of 2020 Rankings Update: Biggest Risers
The class of 2020 rankings are set to be updated in the coming days. Here’s a look at the prospects who made the biggest jumps after the month of July… No. 17 Malik Abdul-Wahid – F – Brookfield Central/Ray Allen…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2020 rankings are set to be updated in the coming days. Here’s a look at the prospects who made the biggest jumps after the month of July…
No. 17 Malik Abdul-Wahid – F – Brookfield Central/Ray Allen Select
Previous: 28
This is the 2020 version of Quintin Winterfeldt — a prospect that seemingly came out of nowhere and landed Division 2 scholarships. Like Winterfeldt, Abdul-Wahid could be a home run at the Division 2 level if he continues to develop at this rate. Abdul-Wahid was a role player for Brookfield Central last season and has clearly worked his tail off while quickly turning himself into a star player that can impact the game in a variety of ways.
No. 18 Ryan Claflin – F – Southern Door/Wisconsin Crusaders
Previous: 34
Claflin is the type of prospect that you win games with. He may not always score a ton of points, but the 6-foot-7 forward is going to make smart and gritty plays and find different ways to be on the floor. While he has serious glue guy potential, Claflin has plenty of offensive upside as well. Claflin is a smooth 3-point shooter that can get involved in the pick n’ pop game. He can also slash a bit and create mismatch problems down in the post as well.
No. 21 Shilo Bowles – PF – West Allis Central/Wisconsin Rap
Previous: 33
A budding forward with loads of potential, Bowles hit a new level in July. He might be a little undersized, but Bowles has one of the best motors in the state of Wisconsin. A junkyard dog that gets after people on the offensive glass and runs the floor hard in transition, Bowles just outworks people for a lot of his offense. Now that he’s developing his handles and his 3-point shot, Bowles’ stock has taken off over the last month-plus.
No. 28 Parker Nielsen – SG – Prescott/Minnesota Select
Previous: 64
After a strong July, Nielsen racked up some quality Division 2 offers. Coming up, Nielsen was known more of as a sharpshooter, but it’s been clear that he’s worked hard on his athleticism and strength, allowing him to do more on the floor. A kid that’s going to score a ton of points for Prescott next season, Nielsen showed during the Prep Hoops Hard Work Region Finals that he belongs in the top 30.
No. 38 Nick Brown – SF – Elkhorn/Wisconsin Surge
Previous: 51
We didn’t see much of Brown over the summer, but always liked his upside since his showing at the Division 2 state tournament. So did UW-Parkside, who offered and accepted a commitment from Brown in June. Brown is a quality spot-up 3-point shooter with good size (6-5). Athletically, Brown has some intriguing bounce and above the rim ability as well. You can also dump the ball inside to Brown as well and let him go to work on the block.
No. 43 Adam Hobson – SF – Stoughton/Wisconsin Swing
Previous: 69
Hobson landed his first Division 2 scholarship offer from Michigan Tech in August. A skilled, high-IQ wing, Hobson is a solid 3-and-D prospect. Also a standout quarterback, Hobson’s football background shows up on the hardwood. A tenacious defender that takes pride in locking his man down, Hobson gets the job done on both ends of the floor.
No. 47 Tyrese England – G – Wisconsin Lutheran/Wisconsin United
Previous: NR
England can flat out score the basketball. It’s rare to see a prospect go from being unranked to inside the top 50 prior to his senior season, but there just aren’t many guys in the state that can deliver in isolation settings like England. He’s a little undersized, but is extremely shifty on the ball and keeps defenders guessing. England also has the ability to hang, adjust, and finish amongst the trees.
No. 52 Peyton Rogers-Schmidt – W – Chippewa Falls/ World Hoops Elite
Previous: 76
Rogers turned a lot of heads this summer with his athleticism and leaping ability. Rodgers-Schmidt has sprouted up to 6-foot-6 and can do some impressive things in the air. Without a doubt, Rogers-Schmidt can attack the basket, but if his shooting and overall skillset catches up, Rogers-Schmidt could be on his way to the top 40 by the end of his senior season.
No. 55 James Randolph – SF – Wauwatosa East/Wisconsin Surge
Previous: 89
Randolph is a prospect that college coaches are going to want to closely monitor this season. A raw, but high-upside forward, Randolph is starting to put things together and you could see it click for him in July. The 6-foot-5 senior has a ton of length, which he uses well on the offensive glass and around the rim to finish in traffic. He’s only gotten better with his handles and perimeter shooting — although he’s still going to do most of his damage around the basket. Also a player that impacts the game defensively, Randolph wipes away a lot of buckets with his weak-side shot blocking or just getting his hands in the passing lanes and disrupting the offensive flow.
No. 87 Amare George – PF – Wisconsin Lutheran/ABC Young Lions
It’s tough to know where to place George right now. His measurables are way better than any prospect outside the top 50, with maybe one or two exceptions, but he’s still very raw. The 6-foot-6 forward has a ton of length and is very tough to stop around the rim and when he gets up and down the floor in transition. George has a long way to go, but does possess the intangibles, hands, and feel for the game that makes you believe he could develop into something special if he puts in the work and bangs out the reps behind the scenes.