Players to watch at All-Ohio Hoops Showcase: Pick Central

<p>The All Ohio Hoops Showcase features two locations and 13 total games. In this article I’ll be highlighting some players to watch at the Pickerington Central location of the showcase.</p> <p>UPDATED SCHEDULE IS NOW POSTED</p> <p>Reynoldsburg Vs Bishop Hartley 10:00 AM</p> <p>Reynoldsburg is currently in a rebuilding stage, bringing in a new head coach and trying to adjust after losing [player_tooltip player_id="717039" first="Cooper" last="Davis"] to Olentangy Liberty. [player_tooltip player_id="1045461" first="Julian" last="Heckman"] could be given the keys to the offense entering his Junior year, while Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id="922600" first="Jabari" last="Mitchell"] is a name to watch for the future. Bishop Hartley is led by a duo of [player_tooltip player_id="921787" first="Amari" last="Gaston"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1078992" first="DJ" last="Donnell"]. With those two back for the Hawks alongside Will Miller, expect Hartley to be competing for a conference title this season.</p> <p>Africentric Vs Worthington Christian 11:45 AM</p> [caption id="attachment_954748" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/03/Dailyn-Swain.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-954748" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/03/Dailyn-Swain-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="922605" first="Dailyn" last="Swain"] is one of the top Sophomores in the state[/caption] <p>This game features a lot of talent at the guard positions. For Africentric it starts with senior [player_tooltip player_id="805210" first="Eli" last="Burke"]. Burke is a very explosive point guard who has seen his stock increase this summer, gaining offers from D2 programs. Junior [player_tooltip player_id="809627" first="Dan" last="Wagner"] can really shoot the ball and Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id="922605" first="Dailyn" last="Swain"] is one of the highest upside prospects in the class. For Worthington Christian, Liberty commit [player_tooltip player_id="809594" first="DJ" last="Moore"] is what makes this team go. His patient style is advanced beyond his years and his self-creation has taken a significant step forward this summer. Alongside Moore are senior forwards [player_tooltip player_id="805209" first="Kobe" last="Buford"] and [player_tooltip player_id="805206" first="Isaiah" last="Hazelwood"] providing size in the paint. Wing [player_tooltip player_id="805179" first="Tyler" last="Kindberg"] is a sleeper senior to watch out for as well.</p> <p>New Albany Vs Massillon Jackson 1:30 PM</p> <p>This game was originally supposed to be New Albany Vs Beechcroft, but now it will be Massillon Jackson facing off against New Albany. [player_tooltip player_id="921763" first="Justin" last="Perry"] is a name to watch for New Albany, while Massillon Jackson has a lot of young talent like Owen Woolbert and Hunter Geissinger.</p> <p>Walnut Ridge Vs Chaney 3:15 PM</p> <p>Walnut Ridge graduated a ton of talent from last years district championship squad, but they do return [player_tooltip player_id="1041815" first="Leon" last="Douglas"] who could shine in a more prominent offensive role. For Chaney, [player_tooltip player_id="1041443" first="Quincy" last="Jones"] has a ton of athleticism and could be a match-up problem with his speed for opposing bigs. Expect a physical contest in this one, and maybe find a sleeper who hasn’t been given a stage like this to shine yet in their careers.</p> <p>Taft Vs St Francis De Sales (Toledo) 5:00 PM</p> [caption id="attachment_880961" align="alignright" width="185"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2019/08/Cliron-Hornbeak-e1575047993462.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-880961" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2019/08/Cliron-Hornbeak-e1575047993462-300x226.jpg" alt="" width="185" height="139" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="805200" first="Cliron" last="Hornbeak"] exploded onto the scene this summer[/caption] <p>[player_tooltip player_id="867936" first="Rayvon" last="Griffith"] is the headliner for this one as the Sophomore wing is one of the most talented players in the state. Taft lost a lot from last years team, so it’ll be interesting to see who is the Robin to Griffith’s batman this season. As for St Francis De Sales, [player_tooltip player_id="805200" first="Cliron" last="Hornbeak"] had maybe the biggest rise of any senior this summer. They also have uncommitted seniors in [player_tooltip player_id="918996" first="Carsten" last="Mayes"] and [player_tooltip player_id="805207" first="Feisal" last="Crumby"], plus Junior [player_tooltip player_id="921756" first="Martin" last="Beredo"].</p> <p>Newark Vs STVM 6:45 PM</p> <p>STVM is highlighted by a 1-2 punch of [player_tooltip player_id="593905" first="Malaki" last="Branham"] and [player_tooltip player_id="787627" first="Sencire" last="Harris"] that could compete with any in the midwest. Alongside those two are [player_tooltip player_id="809600" first="Ramar" last="Pryor"] and Sophomores [player_tooltip player_id="867952" first="Darius" last="Stratford"] and [player_tooltip player_id="867938" first="Lance" last="Hayes"]. [player_tooltip player_id="919005" first="Austin" last="Rayman"] is their notable uncommitted senior, a knockdown shooter who has become more confident as a ball-handler. For Newark, they won’t go down without a fight as they are one of the most successful programs in Ohio. Seniors [player_tooltip player_id="919013" first="Kade" last="Bafford"], [player_tooltip player_id="919039" first="Drew" last="Ballinger"] and [player_tooltip player_id="967135" first="Elijah" last="Hinton"] will have the experience to have the Wildcats ready for anything this season.</p> <p>Beechcroft @ Pickerington Central 8:30 PM</p> <p>For Pickerington Central, 2023 prospects [player_tooltip player_id="867951" first="Devin" last="Royal"] and [player_tooltip player_id="867953" first="Sonny" last="Styles"] have a ton of upside. Senior [player_tooltip player_id="805144" first="Elhadji" last="Thiam"] is one of the top uncommitted seniors in the state. [player_tooltip player_id="867940" first="Gavin" last="Headings"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1082238" first="Josh" last="Harlan"] are two other notable prospects on Pickerington Central. For Beechcroft, they are headlined by Juniors [player_tooltip player_id="921776" first="JJ" last="Simmons"] and [player_tooltip player_id="967166" first="Amani" last="Lyles"]. Beechcroft is now facing the Tigers after Buchtel had to be removed from the event due to Akron Public Schools winter sports mandate.</p>