Top unsigned seniors in 2022 class part 2

<p>Ohio’s 2022 class has a lot of committed prospects at the top of our rankings, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some talented prospects still available. We already broke down the best of the best, but these prospects are sure to attract a lot of scholarship attention.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="967166" first="Amani" last="Lyles"], 6’7 C Beechcroft 2022: Lyles has had an interesting past year and a half in his recruitment and performance on the court. During the summer of 2020, Lyles was seen dominating open gyms set up by 270 Hoops and NEO Spotlight. Lyles then got a shortened high school season because of the Columbus City League waiting until January to start playing games. After a summer playing on the EYBL circuit with All Ohio Red, I’m surprised a couple Division I programs haven’t offered Lyles recently, his only current posted offer came in August of 2020 from Cleveland State. Lyles is putting up big time numbers for Beechcroft as a senior, I’d be surprised if low major programs don’t eventually take a bigger interest in February and March.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="921739" first="Joshua" last="Whiteside"], 6’7 C Gahanna 2022: Whiteside had a great summer for NOVA, playing alongside Gahanna teammate [player_tooltip player_id="921759" first="Javan" last="Simmons"]. Whiteside has a lot of skill on the block with both hands. Physical as well, there’s a lot to be intrigued by with Whiteside. Gahanna plays in a lot of marquee games this season, plenty of time for Division I and Division II coaches to take a look at Whiteside.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="921785" first="Derrick" last="James"], 5’9 PG Canal Winchester 2022: James is another member of that NOVA team that had a great spring and summer on the UA-Rise circuit. James has really improved his skill and confidence from his Sophomore and Junior seasons this summer. With such strong play, James received a couple offers from Division II programs already.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="809611" first="Mekhi" last="Elmore"], 5’11 PG Taft 2022: Elmore is one of the most athletic guards in the state and when he’s on, it’s amazing to watch Elmore cook. At the Prep Hoops 250 Expo, Elmore hit a 3-pointer, stole the ball and dunked it in transition and then nailed another 3-pointer from the volleyball line the next possession. In just 30 seconds, you saw the whole package that Elmore brings. A talented scoring first point guard with explosive athleticism.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1082243" first="Jonathan" last="Effertz"], 6’0 PG Saint Ignatius 2022: Effertz is a more traditional point guard, a guy who can get you into your offense and is a knockdown standstill shooter. Effertz had a solid spring for C2K Elite and then played with Wildcats Select during the July live period where he got an offer from UC-Davis.</p>