2022 Rankings Update: Newcomers Pt. 1

Kyle Sandy February 23, 2021 @ 12:30 PM

No. 56 || 6-3 CG [player_tooltip player_id="1130588" first="Jordan" last="Edun"] – Northgate [player_tooltip player_id="1130588" first="Jordan" last="Edun"] has flown under the radar playing at Northgate, but he’s a big-time scorer that can get to the rim with ease. He averaged 20.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Edun has a quick burst to the basket and can finish with authority. His smooth outside shot keeps defenses off balance. No. 60 || 6-7 PF [player_tooltip player_id="1130593" first="Delricco" last="Gillespie"] – East Coweta Moving in from Michigan, [player_tooltip player_id="1130593" first="Delricco" last="Gillespie"] has given East Coweta a workhorse on the low block. He scores well with his back to the basket. He is patient and uses good foot work to spin his way to the hoop and square his shoulders to power through defenders. Gillespie has a nice jump shot which extends out to the three-point line. He’s hit 7-14 from deep. Delricco has averaged 12.8 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1 block per game since moving to East Coweta. He already holds an offer from Eastern Michigan and should be a popular name and a stock riser once the Southeast gets to know him. No. 70 || 6-6 PF [player_tooltip player_id="1130596" first="Jaylen" last="Peterson"] – Stephenson Long and springy, [player_tooltip player_id="1130596" first="Jaylen" last="Peterson"] gets off the ground quick to rebound and finish inside. Peterson dunks everything he can at the rim. His wingspan makes it easy for him to play above the rim, block shots and rebound. He can run rim to rim and beat other bigs in a foot race. He will need to work on his ability to score through contact. No. 71 || 6-7 PF [player_tooltip player_id="1123942" first="Jake" last="McTaggart"] – Towns County In from North Carolina, [player_tooltip player_id="1123942" first="Jake" last="McTaggart"] has a college-ready body. The football tight end can be a bruiser inside when he wants to. He has nimble feet and likes to attack off the dribble and spin into the lane where he sets himself up for short little turnaround jumpers over the defense. With some added back-to-the-basket power moves and counter moves, McTaggart could really take off. D-II programs should be on him by now. No. 79 || 6-2 CG Julius King Jr. – First Presbyterian Day Jay King has exploded onto the scene after transferring from Warner Robins. He has poured in 18.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals leading FPD into the Top 10 in Class A-Private. Known for his well-rounded floor game, King’s offense has flourished shooting 51% from the field and 36% from three.