2021 Rankings: Newcomers Pt. 1

Kyle Sandy February 16, 2021 @ 11:02 AM

No. 31 || 6-4 SG [player_tooltip player_id="1130482" first="Jaylin" last="Sellers"] – Spencer Back after transferring to Alabama in the offseason, the Ball State-signee has joined Spencer for the stretch run. Sellers is a dynamic guard that blends athleticism and a well-rounded offensive game. He thrives in the open floor in Spencer’s full court attacking defense, but also is smooth enough to work for difficult baskets in the half court. No. 48 || 6-0 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1130499" first="Devon" last="Barnes"] – Shiloh A savvy high IQ guard, [player_tooltip player_id="1130499" first="Devon" last="Barnes"] isn’t the tallest or fastest or most athletic, but his overall skillset can be matched with the best guards in the state. He does a terrific job of getting to his spots, able to drain mid-range jumper after mid-range jumper. He’s got a strong build and can take the ball all the way to the basket and absorb contact while doing so. He’s reliable with the ball and has been a soothing presence on the floor. Barnes’ move from Oklahoma has elevated the play of Shiloh. No. 51 || 6-3 CG [player_tooltip player_id="1130502" first="Sami" last="Pissis"] – Trinity Christian Up from Florida, [player_tooltip player_id="1130502" first="Sami" last="Pissis"] has exploded and could be a dark horse for Class A-Private Player of the Year. He’s pouring in 22.1 points per game while shooting 38% from three. Pissis has a college-ready body. He’s a textbook scorer with great fundamentals and has mastered the nuances of the game. He can provide an immediate shot of offense wherever he goes. No. 57 || 6-1 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1130517" first="EJ" last="Walker"] – Stephenson Built like a running back, [player_tooltip player_id="1130517" first="EJ" last="Walker"] is not someone you want to get into a tussle with if you’re another guard. Walker is strong and plays bigger than his size. His toughness translates well when he attacks the basket. He isn’t afraid to stick his nose into 50/50 scrums and can help out on the glass. Walker is a capable three-level that can finish with floaters in the lane, mid-range pull-ups and long-distance threes. No. 63 || 6-1 PG [player_tooltip player_id="953075" first="Javen" last="Flowers-Smith"] – Salem [player_tooltip player_id="953075" first="Javen" last="Flowers-Smith"] first appeared on the map when he was one of DeKalb County’s leading scorers as a freshman at Redan. He transferred to Florida but has since come back to the Peach State for his senior season. He’s a talented scorer that can fill it up all over the floor. His quickness and ability to shift directions makes him hard to guard. No. 79 || 6-3 SG [player_tooltip player_id="1130500" first="Raheem" last="Swain"] – Lithonia [player_tooltip player_id="1130500" first="Raheem" last="Swain"] has come out of nowhere to have a monster season. He leads DeKalb County in scoring at 25 points per game. He’s got good size on the perimeter and is an aggressive-minded player. He likes to attack the rim and draws plenty of fouls while doing so. His three-point shot can improve some, but it’s good enough to keep defenses honest. Swain’s athleticism and creativity with the ball make it hard to keep him out of the lane. No. 97 || 6-5 SG [player_tooltip player_id="1130508" first="Terry" last="Brown"] – Fayette County [player_tooltip player_id="1130508" first="Terry" last="Brown"] is an interesting prospect. He’s very versatile and can play 1-4 at the high school level. Brown can start fast breaks off rebounds. He’s shown the ability to go coast-to-coast but also to make the right read as a passer. Brown can score inside and out. He’s got good footwork in the low post and understands how to score with his back to the basket. Terry is good enough with the dribble to break down his man on the perimeter and get to the hoop. He’s averaging 13.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists.