2022 Rankings Top Spot by Position

Britt Wright February 17, 2021 @ 03:27 PM

The Prep Hoops Class of 2022 Rankings were released today. We’ll put some light on our top prospects in NorCal at each position in this class. The rank, and position of these prospects are debatable, but make no mistake about it these are quality prospects who will play at the next level. Some have multiple offers, and plenty of interest coming from college coaches. Prep Hoops continues to shine the light on Northern California Prospects. Center: [player_tooltip player_id="1112631" first="Bronson" last="Burrow"] 6’8 Ripon HS, Ripon CA. Burrow earns the top spot at the center position in this class with his overall play. He’s a big solid post player that plays to his strength, he does the things big men should do. He’s a top rebounder who uses his body and foot work to seal defenders. He starts the break with his good outlet passes, and he hustles up the middle of the court. He defends his space, and position. He’s improved his scoring on the low block, with a jump hook and a jumper in the key. He’s a double, double guy. Power Forward: [player_tooltip player_id="766848" first="Takai" last="Emerson-Hardy"] 6’6 Vanden HS, Vallejo CA. Emerson-Hardy Is still in the process of expanding his skill set away from the basket. With that being said he’s one of the top players in this class when it comes to being a force on the court. He has a strong inside game, with good foot work, and scoring around the basket. He's hard to stop attacking from the high post, and the baseline, he can hit the elbow, and short corner jumper. He’s a solid rebounder who can push the ball. His long arms, and strength allow him to be a good defender in the post. As he improves on the perimeter his stock will rise. Small Forward: [player_tooltip player_id="711697" first="Chris" last="Bunch"] 6’6 De La Salle HS, Dublin CA. This prospect is loaded next level potential. He has a basketball body of todays players, good length, long wingspan. He’s a confident shooter who can knock down 3’s in the corner, and wings. He’s made good strides in developing his play on the wings. He's stronger, and more aggressive on the drive. Consistency is key for him. Combo Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="766841" first="Jordan" last="Pope"] 6’1 Prolific Prep, Napa CA. Pope’s stock continues to rise as he develops his skill set at the prep school. He’s listed at the combo spot because he’s has a scorers mentality right now, and the way he’s used for his team. He’s a skilled ball handler, with good vision, and passing skills to be a quality point guard at the next level. He’s smooth at times making it look effortless. Pick up the intensity a bit! Point Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="766840" first="Aidan" last="Mahaney"] 6’3 Campolindo HS, Moraga CA. Mahaney is one of the most consistent players in all of California, he just gets the job done. We have him listed as a point guard, a position he could very well play in college, but the bottom line is what ever position he plays, he’s effective, and his teams are usually in the mix for wins, and titles at this point. He averaged 19.4 per game, knocking down jumpers, and slithering his way into the paint for finishes amongst the big boys. He has the vision, and handles. Shooting / Big Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="1129852" first="Kamari" last="Lands"] 6’8 Prolific Prep, Napa CA. Lands is more of a big guard with a unique set of skills. He’s a really good ball handler for a player his size, he has the vision and passing skills that standout in transition. He can make 3’s on the wings, and hit jumpers in the key. He’s a matchup problem because of his size and skills to handle the ball on the perimeter. I’ll see more of him.

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