2022: New Faces in the Rankings, Pt III
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The 2022 rankings has brought a ton of new talent to the forefront in the latest update. Here’s a look at Part III of the New Faces in the rankings. Jay Torrence Jay Torrence 5'11" | CG Mount Tabor |…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 rankings has brought a ton of new talent to the forefront in the latest update. Here’s a look at Part III of the New Faces in the rankings.
Jay Torrence Jay Torrence 5'11" | CG Mount Tabor | 2022 State NC : No. 107
Torrence is an explosive guard in the Mount Tabor backcourt that’s had a strong showing in the backcourt in 2020-21. He’s had a strong showing in their starting rotation while acting as a primary scorer in the rotation. While he can shoot it and create off the bounce, he uses his athleticism in a variety of ways to make things happen on the floor on both ends.
Tajuan Simpkins Tajuan Simpkins 6'4" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC : No. 109
Simpkins is an emerging name in the Victory Christian Center rotation that’s quite the load on the wing given his athleticism. He’s got a knack for getting to the rim and finishing with authority and an even greater feel for shooting the 3-ball with efficiency. He’s another prospect on their roster to keep an eye on.
Zeke Cannedy Zeke Cannedy 6'1" | CG Kings Mountain | 2022 State NC : No. 111
Cannedy is another prospect in the Kings Mountain rotation alongside Isaiah Tate Isaiah Tate 6'0" | PG Concord Academy | 2023 State NC that’s been a productive force in 2020-21. He’s posted 14.0 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.6 apg and 1.5 spg as their secondary option in the lineup. He’s a 6-foot-1 prospect that likes to attack off the bounce and make plays in traffic on offense and a wiry defender when dialed in.
Daniel Lubamba Daniel Lubamba 6'5" | SF Northside Christian Academy | 2022 State NC : No. 112
Lubamba is a versatile 6-foot-5 prospect on the rise at Northside Christian Academy. He’s an underrated defender with good length and strength that can defend multiple spots on the floor. Offensively, he’s developing as an all-around scorer while being quite the catch-and-shoot threat.
Joel Baucom Joel Baucom 6'3" | SG Combine Academy | 2022 State NC : No. 113
Baucom has made a lot of strides as a new face in the Combine Academy rotation in 2020-21 as a sharpshooter on the wing. He’s got good size at 6-foot-3 that he utilizes well to space the floor on the perimeter and be an outlet for shots on the perimeter. He’s a name to keep an eye on.
Finley Simmons Finley Simmons 6'2" | CG Mount Tabor | 2022 State NC : No. 119
Simmons has been quite the point guard in the Mount Tabor as they’ve won the Piedmont Triad Conference going 9-0 in 2020-21. He’s an underrated playmaker that does well to control the pace off bounce and make plays for himself and others in the halfcourt. Defensively, he’s a pest that likes to take charges and do the dirty work. He’s another prospect in the Spartans backcourt worth noting.