Ranking: Breaking down Nos. 16-20 (2021)

Prep Hoops Kansas released its most recently updated 2020 class rankings this week and the updated list features several players who have been mainstays in the rankings, as well as several players who have moved up the list. Here, we take a look at the players ranked 16 through 20 in the Class of 2020 in Prep Hoops’ latest update. <table style="height: 121px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 5.0903%; height: 21px;">No.</td> <td style="width: 26.0354%; height: 21px;">Name</td> <td style="width: 5.34573%; height: 21px;">HT</td> <td style="width: 4.32403%; height: 21px;">POS</td> <td style="width: 26.1631%; height: 21px;">School</td> <td style="width: 18.7557%; height: 21px;">Summer Team</td> <td style="width: 14.2857%; height: 21px;">Commitment</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 5.0903%; height: 21px;">16</td> <td style="width: 26.0354%; height: 21px;">Zach Bloch</td> <td style="width: 5.34573%; height: 21px;">6'1</td> <td style="width: 4.32403%; height: 21px;">G</td> <td style="width: 26.1631%; height: 21px;">Seabury</td> <td style="width: 18.7557%; height: 21px;">KC Run GMC</td> <td style="width: 14.2857%; height: 21px;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 5.0903%; height: 21px;">17</td> <td style="width: 26.0354%; height: 21px;">Nate Barnhart</td> <td style="width: 5.34573%; height: 21px;">6'9</td> <td style="width: 4.32403%; height: 21px;">F</td> <td style="width: 26.1631%; height: 21px;">DeSoto</td> <td style="width: 18.7557%; height: 21px;">KC Run GMC</td> <td style="width: 14.2857%; height: 21px;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 5.0903%; height: 21px;">18</td> <td style="width: 26.0354%; height: 21px;">Brenden Eckles</td> <td style="width: 5.34573%; height: 21px;">6'5</td> <td style="width: 4.32403%; height: 21px;">F</td> <td style="width: 26.1631%; height: 21px;">Olathe South</td> <td style="width: 18.7557%; height: 21px;">KC Run GMC</td> <td style="width: 14.2857%; height: 21px;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 5.0903%; height: 16px;">19</td> <td style="width: 26.0354%; height: 16px;">Alex Littlejohn</td> <td style="width: 5.34573%; height: 16px;">6'5</td> <td style="width: 4.32403%; height: 16px;">F</td> <td style="width: 26.1631%; height: 16px;">Bishop Carroll</td> <td style="width: 18.7557%; height: 16px;">Pray N Play</td> <td style="width: 14.2857%; height: 16px;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 5.0903%; height: 21px;">20</td> <td style="width: 26.0354%; height: 21px;">Max Alexander</td> <td style="width: 5.34573%; height: 21px;">6'0</td> <td style="width: 4.32403%; height: 21px;">PG</td> <td style="width: 26.1631%; height: 21px;">Buhler</td> <td style="width: 18.7557%; height: 21px;">Pray N Play</td> <td style="width: 14.2857%; height: 21px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   16 Zach Bloch, 6’1, G, 2021, Seabury An underrated guard who brings great speed, quickness and overall strength and athleticism to the floor which can translate to buckets and assists. Why the ranking? Bloch can light things up from a distance and showed a high IQ and unselfish play rolling with KC RUN GMC. 17 Nate Barnhart, 6’9, PF/C, 2021, DeSoto @nate_barnhart An impressive big with nice mobility and playmaking ability to his size. Barnhart is a mobile player who can dominate the board and find ways to take opponents out of a game. Why the ranking? Barnhart played big with KC RUN GMC over the summer and continued to show his flexibility and dominance as a defensive presence while improving his outside shooting and situational play. 18 Branden Eckles, 6’6, F, 2021, Olathe South= A strong big man who plays physical and understands how to make an impact on both sides of the floor. He has strong athleticism and can score inside and out. Why the ranking? Eckles impressed with his consistency as a two-way threat. He is an intelligent player and is always good for a basket and can shut down opponents as a defender. 19 Alex Littlejohn, 6’5, G, Bishop Carroll Littlejohn has a terrific upside and shows great athleticism, strength and competitiveness. He makes plays in a variety of ways and can score through contact well. Why the ranking? Straight off an impressive summer run which allowed Littlejohn to showcase his athleticism, ball handling and crafty nature on the offensive side of the floor.   20 Max Alexander, 6’0, PG, Buhler A transfer from McPherson, Alexander is an impressive prospect who shows a high ceiling and a knack for being in the right place at the right time. A two-way standout who can shut down opponents and operate as a lead point guard who can score. Why the ranking? Alexander played up with Kansas Pray N Play 17U showcasing his understanding for the game and his athleticism and skills with and without the ball. He is a strong competitor who can score from the mid-range and NBA range.