Top 2022 performers from 270 Hoops Proving Grounds

Michael Roth September 14, 2021 @ 04:47 PM

The 270 Hoops proving grounds was a great opportunity for central Ohio prospects to compete against each other in a very competitive open gym style event. Here are the top performers from the 2022 class from the event. La Pratt, 6’4 CG 2022: Pratt was one of a few players I’ve never seen in person prior to the event and he was sensational. I love his size and pace he plays with the ball in his hands. He really does have the ball on a string and can get where he needs to on the court. Capable of playing either guard position, I was very impressed with Pratt’s feel for the game. The jump-shot needs major improvements, but he’s one of the youngest prospects in the 2022 class, still just 16 years old. [player_tooltip player_id="921785" first="Derrick" last="James"], 5’9 PG Canal Winchester 2022: James might’ve been the smallest guy on the court on Sunday, but he continued his impressive Spring and Summer. James gets after it defensively, really pressuring the ball. James had a solid day scoring wise, but was showing off his point guard skills. James tries to make the highlight pass very often, and when it goes well, it allows his teammates to get easy looks. With a lot of size and athleticism on the court, it was good to see James stand out. [player_tooltip player_id="848282" first="Jayden" last="Nervis"], 6’6 PF Hilliard Davidson 2022: Nervis was a very productive around the basket all day. He has a nice sense of finding the ball underneath the basket whether that’s through cuts, rebounds or loose balls. Nervis plays with a good motor and was a top performer at the Prep Hoops 250 Expo earlier in the day. It will be interesting to see how Nervis can shine with [player_tooltip player_id="921743" first="Jared" last="Frey"] transferring to ISA. [player_tooltip player_id="1045456" first="Drey" last="Carter"], 6’8 PF Westerville South 2022: Carter was one of the leading scorers from the event as the 6’8 forward was having a lot of success leaking out behind the defense. Carter is also one of the best shooters with size in the state, flashing that ability throughout the afternoon. Carter is still stiff with the ball in his hands, but is improving as a straight line athlete. Carter really improved his stock playing for NOVA this summer, he’s one of the hottest prospects in the state. [player_tooltip player_id="921797" first="Sohn" last="McGee"], 6’5 SF Central Crossing 2022: McGee was another prospect I got the opportunity to scout for the first time on Saturday. McGee is a solid athlete who found success slashing to the basket. He’s been a bit under the radar as a prospect, but could blow up as a senior by putting up big numbers in the OCC. McGee is a wing to remember for small schools around the area.