<p>The new 2021 rankings are out.</p>
<p>This season ended up being a short AIA season, a full Grind Session season, a condensed CAA season and a longer AAU season with showcase formats.</p>
<p>This 2021 class has met every obstacle possible and many are still looking for their next spots after HS. </p>
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<p>We look at the Top-10 SF’s in the 2021 class.</p>
<p>This group is easily the most talented for 2021. All 15 listed fall into the Top-51. </p>
<p>All 15 are signed or have heavy interest from D2-D1. </p>
<p>1. [player_tooltip player_id="1012733" first="Brandon" last="Weston"] <strong>Hillcrest Prep</strong></p>
<p>-A physical wing can score it from all 3 levels. The <strong>Seton Hall</strong> commit can shoot it from the perimeter and is a high level rebounder inside. </p>
<p>2. [player_tooltip player_id="775540" first="Alden" last="Applewhite"] <strong>AZ Compass Prep</strong></p>
<p>-A long wing lefty shoots it with range. He is a good passer and a versatile offensive and defensive player. The <strong>Mississippi State</strong> commit is a natural scorer. </p>
<p>3. [player_tooltip player_id="918959" first="Jamiya" last="Neal"] <strong>Hillcrest Prep (Pictured) </strong></p>
<p>-The best athlete on the list is fast in the open court as well. He can facilitate plus defend the best opponent on every team. The <strong>ASU</strong> commit is an improved shooter as the year went on. </p>
<p>4. [player_tooltip player_id="931377" first="Jamel" last="King"] <strong>Bella Visa Prep</strong></p>
<p>-A long and taller wing committed to <strong>New Mexico.</strong> He flies on the break and comes with NBA 3pt range. He is a sneaky good passer and seemed to get a little better both years. </p>
<p>5. [player_tooltip player_id="773471" first="Demari" last="Williams"] <strong>Dream City Christian </strong></p>
<p>-A thick and strong wing can score from all 3 levels. He loves getting into the lane and scoring through contact. He plays best from mid and in. The <strong>ASU</strong> commit is a good defender from inside and out. </p>
<p>6. [player_tooltip player_id="799296" first="Glenn" last="Taylor"] <strong>AZ Compass Prep</strong></p>
<p>-A Swiss-Army knife plays and defends multiple positions. He attacks off the bounce and wins almost every 50/50 ball. He is one of the better rebounders on the list and a fox hole type of player. Arguably the top wing on the West Coast available. </p>
<p>7. [player_tooltip player_id="809672" first="Jason" last="Elder"] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong></p>
<p>-Another versatile forward committed to <strong>Portland State.</strong> He played the 2-5 for the Grind Session team. He can rip through and score in traffic plus dramatically improved his J. He defends on the perimeter and is a good passer. </p>
<p>8. [player_tooltip player_id="931378" first="Lamin" last="Sabally"] <strong>Bella Vista Prep </strong></p>
<p>-A versatile and long defender. He defends post players to the PG’s with great lateral quickness. He is a capable 3pt shooter and good team player. He will be heading to <strong>UTSA</strong> next year. </p>
<p>9. [player_tooltip player_id="1012864" first="Isaiah" last="Shaw"] <strong>Phhoenix Prep </strong></p>
<p>-A long shooter with a high IQ. The son of a coach can shoot it from the 3 just as good as anyone on the list. The <strong>Grand Canyon University</strong> commit is a good passer and a sneaky good athlete. </p>
<p>10. [player_tooltip player_id="703839" first="Elijah" last="Thomas"] <strong>Valley Vista </strong></p>
<p>-A long and lean athletic forward. One of the more gifted AIA players available. He can shoot the 3 with a nice pull-up, play above the rim and block shots inside. </p>
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<p>5 Others:</p>
<p>1. [player_tooltip player_id="809675" first="Colin" last="Carey"] <strong>Sunrise Mountain </strong></p>
<p>-A stronger wing scorer. He scores it easily from all 3 levels and has a pure stroke. He is bouncy on the break to throw it down and has an impressive pull-up from mid. He holds a <strong>NAU</strong> offer. </p>
<p>2. [player_tooltip player_id="809678" first="Trenton" last="McLaughlin"] <strong>Basha </strong></p>
<p>-Another talented AIA wing with a <strong>NAU</strong> offer. He is arguably the best shooter in the class and AIA. He is athletic and happens to be high academic as well. </p>
<p>3. [player_tooltip player_id="1049660" first="Tristan" last="Moore"] <strong>Phhoenix Prep </strong></p>
<p>-A bigger wing shooter committed to <strong>Houston Baptist. </strong>He has good size and can post you up or hit from mid to the 3. </p>
<p>4. [player_tooltip player_id="809696" first="Jamison" last="Kay"] <strong>Gila Ridge </strong></p>
<p>-A long defender with size. He handles it well for a wing and can really defend from inside and out. He has put on some much needed weight recently and can make a catch-3 plus facilitate. </p>
<p>5. [player_tooltip player_id="1074758" first="Clarence" last="Martin"] <strong>Eduprize </strong></p>
<p>-A strong power wing can really shoot it. He has serious range beyond the stripe and he can bully his way to the cup with his handle and strength. He rebounds well in his area and when he gets on a roll, he is very difficult to stop with catch, pull-ups and step backs. </p>
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