2022 class: 6 players who should take the next step in 2020 (Part 2)
The 2022 class has the potential to be a good class, and the potential is still there for it to happen. It’s all up to the prospects in the class to make it happen. Another slew of prospects I handpicked…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 class has the potential to be a good class, and the potential is still there for it to happen.
It’s all up to the prospects in the class to make it happen.
Another slew of prospects I handpicked could help the class standout, if they continue to improve on the hardwood floor.
Here are another six players who should take the next step in 2020.
Christopher Brunt: The 6-foot-3 combo guard will not be returning to St. Benedict next season. He and his family are currently in the process of finding a new school. Whoever gets this kid will be getting a versatile guard with solid ball handles and long range shooting ability. Late last season when Brunt started to get into rhythm after missing the first half of the season with an injury, he made getting into the lane look too easy. Brunt still managed to average 17 points, five assists, three rebounds and one steal for the St. Benedict Eagles.
Caleb Jackson: Jackson was one of the best point guards in West Tennessee last season. He’s a great facilitator and has a nice mid-range game. Jackson was an All-District player last season for Kingsbury, and he’s also on the market. With the way he dishes out assists, I wouldn’t mind Jackson running the offense.
Bakari Johnson, Freedom Prep: Johnson is a strong, physical 6-5 forward that made things difficult for a lot of opponents last season. He crashes the boards well and can knock down shots from the perimeter. If he’s working on his game this summer, Johnson could one of the best players in Class A next season.
Kalib Brooks, Freedom Prep: Brooks can a solid point guard if doesn’t try to do too much. That happened too much last season, but he did have some good moments. Brooks will enough talent around him next season to the point where he will not have to force a lot of his shot attempts. Maybe he should try being a full-time facilitator. That might be his calling.
JaSteven Walker, Fayette Ware: Hopefully, Walker has been in a gym over the summer. At 6-11, Walker could be the next dominant big man to walk through the state of Tennessee. He’s already alert on the defensive end, contesting shots at the rim while blocking some. Walker’s offensive game needs some work. His post moves need to get better, and he needs to get stronger. If he does that, a lot of college programs are going to come after him.
Kristain Spencer, Whitehaven: How good is Spencer? It’s hard to say because he played with a solid senior group last season. Spencer played a reserve role for the Tigers, averaging 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2 assists per game. At 6-2, Spencer isn’t a bad rebounder, he’s very athletic and is always around the basketball. Spencer shoots the ball well enough from 17-feet out. It will be interesting to see if he can be one of the best players on a team. The tools are there for Spencer.