2020 Rankings Update: New Names
One of the nice things about this latest update was adding guys into the rankings that exploded during their final high school season. Specifically, 5 guys moved into the Top 100 after extremely impressive showings. Some of these names…
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One of the nice things about this latest update was adding guys into the rankings that exploded during their final high school season. Specifically, 5 guys moved into the Top 100 after extremely impressive showings. Some of these names may be guys you’ve heard of, heck some of them have solid college offers and some are even committed already to play at the next level. Regardless though, all of these players are deserving of their new ranking and will be worth following if they end up playing college ball.
Evan Brunot Evan Brunot 6'5" | SF McNicholas | 2020 State OH – McNicholas (#55)- The highest ranked new name on our list, Brunot is deserving of a top 60 ranking as he is such a difference maker for the Rockets. His athleticism and scoring abilities has attracted attention from D2s with an offer from Ohio Dominican already. The GCL Player of the Year this past season, Brunot still has time to make a decision, but his explosiveness on either ends of the floor makes him an easy decision for the rankings.
Vaughn Dorsey Vaughn Dorsey 6'7" | PF Waterloo | 2020 State OH – Waterloo (#84)- Waterloo’s 6’7 Power Forward can flat out ball. A difference maker on both ends of the floor, he utilizes his size and length to literally dunk the ball over defenders. Runs the floor and excels in finishing through traffic and in transition. He rebounds the ball at a high level and overall looks like a solid collegiate prospect.
Andrew Pucci Andrew Pucci 6'3" | SG Marlington | 2020 State OH – Marlington (#88)- A more unknown name on this list, Pucci is an offensive weapon with his frame, streaky shooting touch, and athleticism off the bounce. His ability to score in multiple ways and finish above the rim is most impressive and the reason why we now include him in our updated rankings.
Ryan Sheridan Ryan Sheridan 6'5" | SG Elgin | 2020 State OH – Elgin (#91)- The Ohio Wesleyan signee is added into our rankings and is considered a top 100 prospect. At 6’5, Sheridan attacks with a purpose from the perimeter, shows patience when looking to score in the paint, and overall plays with a ton of hustle.
Jalen Tolbert Jalen Tolbert 5'10" | PG Stebbins | 2020 State OH – Stebbins (#100)- The Indians floor general is one of the better two-way guards in Dayton. Offensively, he has shown an ability to create offense whether he is scoring himself or distributing with his speed and elite passing. Defensively he has long arms and extremely quick footwork that can defend either guard positions.
Elijah Meredith Elijah Meredith 6'5" | PF The Wellington School | 2020 State OH – Wellington School (#104)- A Wooster signee, Meredith is a low post threat on both sides of the basketball. His size is difficult to defend against as he uses his strong frame to literally finish shots through and over contact.
Kalen McKinney Kalen McKinney 6'3" | SG West Carrollton | 2020 State OH – West Carrollton (#155)- SW District Player of the Year in Division I, McKinney made huge strides this season and was a huge reason for West Carrollton’s success this season. The SG picked up an offer from Edison State after showing his ability to score the basketball in multiple ways. His versatility and most impressively shooting touch is the most impressive attributes of his game.
Others: Avondre Reed Avondre Reed 6'3" | SG Fostoria | 2020 State OH – Fostoria (#122), Mason Higgins Mason Higgins 6'7" | C Waynedale | 2020 State OH – Waynedale (#127), Brandon Heigelmann Brandon Heigelmann 6'4" | SG Tallmadge | 2020 State OH – Tallmadge (#133), Jared Baldock Jared Baldock 5'11" | SG Purcell Marian | 2020 State OH – Purcell Marian (), Jordyn Jury Jordyn Jury 6'2" | PG Hopewell-Loudon | 2020 State OH – Hopewell-Loudon (#162), Drew Wennes Drew Wennes 6'4" | SG Huron | 2020 State OH – Huron (#165), Michael Stammen Michael Stammen 5'11" | PG Versailles | 2020 State OH – Versailles (#169)