2022 Rankings Update: Top 25 Breakdown – Wings
In the introduction story to our updated class of 2022 rankings, we mentioned the balance we saw – from a positional standpoint – among the top prospects in this class. In this piece we take a closer look at that positional…
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Continue ReadingIn the introduction story to our updated class of 2022 rankings, we mentioned the balance we saw – from a positional standpoint – among the top prospects in this class. In this piece we take a closer look at that positional parity with the six wings/small forwards in the Top 25.
No. 2 Amari Bailey Amari Bailey 6'4" | SF Sierra Canyon | 2022 State #2 Nation CA-S , Sierra Canyon – Bailey is one of the most explosive athletes in the country and his style of play fits in perfectly with the uptempo play of Sierra Canyon. The 6-foot-4 wing is both physical and bouncy, resulting in countless highlight-reel dunks through or over contact. Bailey has also shown toughness on the defensive end and the ability to rebound in and out of his area. Bailey would open up much more for himself in the half-court with improved consistency on his perimeter jumper.
No. 5. DJ Dudley DJ Dudley 6'4" | SF Fairfax | 2022 #191 Nation CA-S , Fairfax – Dudley is evolving from lanky slasher to a lanky slasher who can hit the open jumper and create off the bounce. At 6-feet-4, Dudley thrived in quick pace coach Reggie Morris, Jr. brought to Fairfax this past season and used his length and athleticism not only at the defensive end, but also when extending and finishing at the rim in transition.
No. 9 Tre White Tre White 6'5" | SF Prolific Prep | 2022 #95 Nation CA-S , Ribet Academy – White arrived on the SoCal scene late in the season after transferring in from Texas and made an immediate impression with his versatile game. The 6-foot-5 wing has inside-out scoring ability, using his strong frame and broad shoulders to power through contact in the paint, while also being able to step out and spread the floor to the three-point line. White’s best traits are perhaps his rebound and passing abilities.
Ribet Academy wing [player_tooltip player_id="889558" first="Tre" last="White"] is one of the more versatile players in SoCal’s 2022 class.No. 10 Christian Moore Christian Moore 6'5" | SF Brentwood | 2022 CA-S , Brentwood – Moore is one of the more versatile and productive wings in this class. His size combined with his ball skills and playmaking ability allow him to play on the ball and initiate offense, while his consistent perimeter jumper and soft touch around the basket make him a tough cover for any opposing forward.
No. 14 RJ Smith RJ Smith 6'4" | CG Damien | 2022 State CA-S , Damien – Smith doesn’t always put up the most eye-popping stat lines, but his presence on the court results in winning. The 6-foot-3 wing can guard multiple positions at the high school level, is one of the more productive rebounders in the region regardless of class (and size) and has continued to refine his offensive skill-set, though he still has some work to do with his jumper. Smith has a solid frame that allows him to absorb and finish through contact in the paint.
No. 16 Randi Ovalle Randi Ovalle 6'7" | PF Success Unlimited Academy | 2022 State AL , St. John Bosco – Ovalle had to sit out until late December due to CIF Southern Section transfer guidelines and never really got into the flow with his new team. The 6-foot-7 wing is as skilled and naturally talented as they come and his size, combined with ball skills and fluidity make him a match-up nightmare for whomever is defending him.