The Top 25 Impact Transfers

<p>This past spring and summer there was a ton of movement from players. COVID-19 restrictions and fear that certain county or leagues wouldn’t participate this winter put that statement on steroids. Here, we’ll take a look at the top 25 impact transfers.</p> <p>1. 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="531233" first="Jakai" last="Robinson"] to Rock Creek Christian (from National Christian)-Miami commit brings size at 6-foot-5, toughness and playmaking to a Rock Creek Christian team who should challenge some of the top competition in the area.</p> <p>2. 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="904621" first="Rodney" last="Rice"] to DeMatha (from Bullis)-Provides the Stags with another dynamic scorer in the backcourt who can also handle the ball for spurts throughout games. </p> <p>3. 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="1049483" first="Brayon" last="Freeman"] to National Christian (from Huntington Prep)-Elite scorer and playmaker who will be leaned on heavily by new head coach Kenny Johnson. Helps put a band aid on the wound of Robinson leaving.</p> <p>4. 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="904658" first="Masai" last="Troutman"] to St. Andrew’s (from St. John’s Catholic Prep)-One of the top stock risers in the local 2022 class who brings athleticism, energy and scoring ability on the wing.</p> <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id="765212" first="Ismail" last="Habibb"] to Bishop Walsh (from Lincoln Park)-A high-level shot maker from the point guard position who has ability to fill it up quick from three and mid-range. Austin Peay commit.</p> <p>6. 2023 Ben Woodard to DeMatha (from Georgetown Prep)-Intriguing young prospect who brings elite outside shooting to the Stags’ rotation and will help space the floor.</p> <p>7. 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1049862" first="Solomon" last="Ball"] to St. James (from Scotland Campus)-Crafty lead guard with high IQ who can impact both ends of the floor.</p> <p>8. 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="902030" first="Barry" last="Evans"] to Poly (from Oakland Mills)-Versatile wing with length at 6-foot-6 who brings needed versatility to the wing or small ball forward position after losing [player_tooltip player_id="531175" first="Justin" last="Lewis"].</p> <p>9. 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="829400" first="CJ" last="Lee"] to Rock Creek Christian (from Clarksburg)- Tough, dynamic point guard on the rise who will help soften the blow of losing [player_tooltip player_id="832832" first="Delonnie" last="Hunt"].</p> <p>10. 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="837931" first="Kevin" last="Kalu"] to Mt. Carmel (from City)- Bring size at 6-foot-9, endless motor and a paint presence to a Mt. Carmel team who was desperate to add any size they could get.</p> <p>11. 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="902015" first="Ahmad" last="Harrison"] to National Christian (from City)- Heady southpaw floor general who balances scoring and distributing while supplying elite defensive tools in the backcourt next to Freeman.</p> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id="902017" first="Clarence" last="Obiajulu"] to National Christian (from City)-Sound and fundamental 6-foot-7 big who is a willing defender, shot-blocker and rebounder. Gives guards a dump-off and dunk option on penetration.</p> <p>13. 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="836518" first="Kenny" last="McKoy"] to Wise (from St. Mary’s Ryken)-Versatile 6-foot-7 forward who embraces physicality and plays with an edge. Should fill a big role for Wise this season.</p> <p>14. 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="904650" first="Willie" last="Rivera"] to Wise (from Rock Creek Christian)-Dynamic scoring guard who can do so from all three levels. Splits time as primary ball-handler and will log a few big time scoring outings this season.</p> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id="904655" first="Amare" last="Curtis"] to Coolidge (from Springbrook)-Scrappy lead guard who brings energy to the defensive end and a rim-attacking guard with the ball.</p> <p>16. 2021 Tekao Carpenter to National Christian (from TC Williams)-Will supply valuable floor spacing and outside shooting as an off-ball guard next to Harrison and Freeman.</p> <p>17. 2022 Cortez Johnson to St. Frances (from Loch Raven)-Long, 6-foot-7 wing/forward that adds defensive versatility for the Panthers alongside 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="712747" first="Julian" last="Reese"] and 2024 Derik Queen in the frontcourt.</p> <p>18. 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1049817" first="Shaq" last="Samuels"] to Avalon (from Richard Montgomery)-Active and versatile 6-foot-5 wing who can fill up a box score and log heavy minutes at multiple positions.</p> <p>19. 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="766935" first="Jalen" last="White"] to Mount St. Joseph (from Old Mill)-High IQ, skilled southpaw guard who will bring valuable minutes to the Gaels rotation with a good chance of being a starter.</p> <p>20. 2021 Ryan Prather to Bishop Walsh (from Clarkburg)-Solid guard with high IQ who can play off the ball and impact the game in many ways.</p> <p>21. 2021 Mike Ayala to St. John’s Catholic Prep (from Blair)-Lead guard who will expected to play big minutes and produce after SJCP lost a boatload of seniors and two highly-skilled guard from last year’s team.</p> <p>22. 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="1049569" first="Trey" last="Carpenter"] to Reservoir (from St. Vincent Pallotti)-Extremely hard working guard who can make things happen both as a scorer or distributor. Should fit nicely with 2021 forward [player_tooltip player_id="902032" first="Bobby" last="Hill"].</p> <p>23. 2023 Max Lockett to St. Frances (from Northampton)-Bring size to back up Reese at 6-foot-9 along with some athleticism and potential to be a paint weapon on both ends for short stints.</p> <p>24. 2022 Aiden Mess to Mount St. Joseph (from Reservoir)-6-foot-7 physical presence who competes hard and will be a useful frontcourt addition for head coach Pat Clatchey.</p> <p>25. [player_tooltip player_id="902052" first="Hassan" last="Massenburg"] to Mt. Zion Prep (from New Hope Academy)-6-foot-6 wing who can get it going from beyond the arc. Shows some potential as a defender when focused.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>