2021 Just Missed: Part-1

<p>With the possibility of losing the entire AAU season this year, I mentioned all <strong>115 juniors</strong> ranked with my top-5’s series but here are 32 juniors that just missed of being ranked and will most likely the next go around! </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Here they are:</p> <p>1.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="714798" first="Nic" last="Giliberto"] (Paradise Valley)</strong></p> <p>-The famous 50-40-90 stat line of an "elite shooter" is well known and he was as close as you could be with a 50-40-83 line. If he actually made two more FT’s, he would of done it. Truly remarkable on any level. He has a stronger frame and he is obviously a good shooter. He is the younger brother of 2020 breakout [player_tooltip player_id="804770" first="Anthony" last="Giliberto"] and Nic should also breakout his senior season with more usage.  </p> <p>2. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="804833" first="Matthew" last="Fan"] (SCA)</strong></p> <p>-A pure PG that is also a very good shooter! He was 47/94 (50%) from the 3pt line and was 51% FG and 80% FT.  He is a little thin but almost averaged 5 assists per game and really thinks the game. New head coach John Anderson is blessed for having a true floor general to lead the team. </p> <p>3. <b>[player_tooltip player_id="958880" first="Nick" last="McClain"] (Greenway)</b></p> <p>-The Demons missed the playoffs by one spot but McClain has a chance to put them in next HS season. He had five 20+ scoring games and four 10+ rebounding games. He is strong and tough plus scores it from all three levels. He can improve his deep ball but his motor runs high and he competes. </p> <p>4.<b> [player_tooltip player_id="958881" first="Daniel" last="Huff"] (Greenway) </b></p> <p>-Another junior on the Demons who can get them over the hump next year. The burly lefty can shoot it from the 3pt line and is a very good passer. He rebounds at a good rate and can get hot. Last year he had 25 and 10 rebs in an upset win over Moon Valley and scored in double figures in seven of his last 10 games, so his trajectory is up. </p> <p>5. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="958882" first="Mason" last="Thomas"] (South Mountain) </strong></p> <p>-Super athletic and fast guard who flies in the open court. He loves getting downhill and can make plays for others. He will need to make strides with his perimeter shooting moving forward. </p> <p>6. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="958883" first="Adrian" last="Banuelos"] (Desert Edge)</strong></p> <p>-A quick ball handler with nice skill. He uses his burst to get into the lane and make others better or can score it. He can hit the 3 plus is a quick defender. </p> <p>7.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="958884" first="RJ" last="Jenkins"] (Paradise Honors) </strong></p> <p>-One of the better on-ball defenders in the class. He has super fast hands and feet and pressures his opponents up the length of the court. He can make open perimeter jumpers and get passed his defenders. </p> <p>8. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="958885" first="Cesar" last="Ruiz"] (Westview)</strong></p> <p>-A strong-framed forward who is a consistent shooter. He is very deadly from the 3pt line off the catch and can put the ball on the floor a little to create. </p>