In depth review to updated 2022 rankings
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We recently updated our 2022 rankings on our website. This update saw a couple big changes, as we haven’t updated the rankings since the start of the high school regular season. Chris Livingston Chris Livingston 6'6" | SF Oak Hill…
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Continue ReadingWe recently updated our 2022 rankings on our website. This update saw a couple big changes, as we haven’t updated the rankings since the start of the high school regular season. Chris Livingston Chris Livingston 6'6" | SF Oak Hill Academy | 2022 State #9 Nation VA remains in the top spot, while I haven’t seen him yet this season, his numbers speak for themselves. Hoping to catch Livingston in the regional stage of the tournament if Buchtel makes it that far. The rest of the top 5 is Paul McMillan IV Paul McMillan IV 6'2" | PG Woodward | 2022 State #229 Nation OH , Sean Jones Sean Jones 5'10" | PG Gahanna | 2022 State #102 Nation OH , Evan Mahaffey Evan Mahaffey 6'6" | SF Moeller | 2022 State #160 Nation OH and Bowen Hardman Bowen Hardman 6'4" | SG Princeton | 2022 State OH .
Taking a look at the new faces near the top, Sage Tolentino Sage Tolentino 7'0" | C Hamilton | 2022 State OH is the highest new name on the list. Tolentino is an Auburn commit who moved to Hamilton from Hawaii. Nick Heath Nick Heath 6'4" | SF Upper Arlington | 2022 State OH and Jayden Nervis Jayden Nervis 6'6" | PF Hilliard Davidson | 2022 State OH are two wing forwards from the Columbus area who also are new names to our rankings. Jake Leibacher Jake Leibacher 6'1" | CG Margaretta | 2022 State OH is the next highest ranked prospect who didn’t appear at all in the last rankings.
Looking at some players who took major climbs, Elmore James Elmore James 6'4" | SG Brush | 2022 State OH is the first prospect that comes to mind. While his ranking didn’t change that much, he really closed the gap between himself and other top 10 prospects in the state. I expect James to continue to show his advanced offensive game and see his recruitment really take off this summer. Javan Simmons Javan Simmons 6'7" | C Gahanna | 2022 State OH is another name who is much higher than before. Simmons is one of the most physical bigs in the state as he made the most of his opportunity this season. Tom House Tom House 6'5" | SF Centerville | 2022 State OH and Ben Southerland Ben Southerland 6'7" | PF Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy | 2022 State #247 Nation OH are two more prospects who saw pretty major climbs. House is a deadeye shooter who is hoping to lead Centerville to a deep playoff run. Southerland made the transfer to Sycamore from CHCA and really showed off his improved shooting and mobility at his size. Andrew Harp Andrew Harp 6'5" | SF Elder | 2022 State OH and Luke Denbow Luke Denbow 6'0" | PG Ashland | 2022 State OH each had big time Junior seasons for their respective high schools, both get deserved boosts up the rankings
Should be an exciting AAU season where many prospects will continue to break out. I’m excited to continue to learn about college level prospects around the state.