Rankings By The Numbers – 2020
Ranking prospects is one of the most difficult and controversial parts of being a basketball scout. We’ll take a look at the class of 2020 rankings in a different way – by the numbers. We’ll pick out key numbers on…
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Continue ReadingRanking prospects is one of the most difficult and controversial parts of being a basketball scout. We’ll take a look at the class of 2020 rankings in a different way – by the numbers. We’ll pick out key numbers on the list and glance at the player that fills that spot.
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson 6'9" | PF Waterford Mott | 2020 State #27 Nation MI (PF, Waterford Mott)
Jackson is headed to Kentucky after high school. He’s considered one of the top defensive post prospects in the country.
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Jon Brantley Jon Brantley 6'2" | PG Brother Rice | 2020 State #490 Nation MI (PG, Brother Rice)
Brantley will be playing Division 1 college basketball at Lafayette. He’s an excellent ball handler and a terrific attacking and scoring point guard.
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Jimmy Scholler Jimmy Scholler 6'4" | SG Forest Hills Central | 2020 State MI (SG, Forest Hills Central)
Scholler will be playing at Ferris State next season. He has a sweet shooting stroke and a scorer’s mentality.
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Jared Lawson Jared Lawson 6'7" | PF Detroit Loyola | 2020 State MI (PF, Detroit Loyola)
Lawson is a long forward that alters shots. He has soft touch around the rim. His size and athletic ability give him tons of potential at this spot.
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Jimmy Beaux (SF, Wyandotte)
Breaux will be playing at UofM Dearborn next year. He’s a sweet shooter off the wing and can also finish aggressively.
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Zavion McClendon Zavion McClendon 6'4" | CG Detroit Frederick Douglass | 2020 State MI (CG, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
McClendon is underrated and would be a flat out STEAL at this number. He has size, ball skills, and body control.
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Markail Riley Markail Riley 6'3" | SG Wayne Memorial | 2020 State MI (SG, Wayne Memorial)
Riley is too solid for this number. He’s a good rebounding guard and likes to push in transition off the glass.
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John Holmes John Holmes 6'3" | PG Grand Rapids Christian | 2020 State MI (SF, Grand Rapids Christian)
Holmes is an Ivy League football commit and it’s easy to see on the basketball court. He’s a strong kid that brings hustle and toughness.
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Parker Neu Parker Neu 6'5" | PF Traverse City West | 2020 State MI (F, Traverse City West)
Neu’s ranking will definitely change with the next update. He’s a versatile defender and can score in a variety of ways.
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Daveyon Henderson Daveyon Henderson 6'5" | CG Richmond | 2020 State MI (G, Richmond)
Don’t let the number fool you. This young man is improving quickly and could play at the next level. He defends the passing lanes and has 3 point range on his jumper.