City Rankings: Top 5 in The ‘Ville’ and Surrounding Areas
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This is a time of the year when we drop our city rankings. Today we are talking about the top 5 players in the Huntsville and surrounding areas region. Will this list spark a lot of conversation? I am sure…
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Continue ReadingThis is a time of the year when we drop our city rankings. Today we are talking about the top 5 players in the Huntsville and surrounding areas region. Will this list spark a lot of conversation? I am sure it will, so enjoy and feel free to let me know what you think.
Caleb Harrison Caleb Harrison 6'9" | PF Huntsville | 2024 State AL (6’8/Power Forward/2024)
Instagram: caleb_harrison23
Twitter: @_Caleb_Harrison
The #5-ranked player in the Huntsville area is Caleb, and he is poised to have a solid junior season. The Huntsville squad is loaded with talent and is a favorite to bring home the state championship. The 6’8, who tells me he is fully 6’9, is a match-up nightmare for most PF/C players. He has had an impressive off-season and has been showing his middle game, his game off the bounce, and his low-post game. He is a difference maker for the Panthers, and if Huntsville reaches their season goals, he will be a critical piece of the puzzle.
The #5-ranked player in the Huntsville and surrounding area region: Caleb Harrison Caleb Harrison 6'9" | PF Huntsville | 2024 State AL
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Izzy Miles Izzy Miles 6'1" | CG Grissom | 2023 AL (6’2/CG/2023)
School: Grissom HS
Instagram: imiles23
Twitter: @IzzyMiles5
Izzy is one of the best combo guards in the state, and he is our #-4 ranked player in the Hunstville and surrounding areas region. A lot of eyes are on Izzy headed into his senior year, and the question is, can he, along with his backcourt partner RJ Johnson RJ Johnson 6'3" | PG Grissom | 2023 State #215 Nation AL , lead Grissom to a state championship this year? With RJ on the verge of committing and Izzy still working his way thru the recruiting process, Grissom is poised to make a run out of the north to Birmingham. In order to accomplish that goal, Izzy will have to be the player that he can be at the lead guard spot, carry the facilitating role, and take pressure off of RJ in that area. There is no doubt that Izzy will be able to, at times, lead Grissom in scoring as well as do enough in the scoring column to compliment RJ. Recruitment is definitely expected to pick up for Izzy, and look for a lot of colleges to start pulling the trigger with the offer.
The #4-ranked player in the Huntsville and surrounding area region: Izzy Miles Izzy Miles 6'1" | CG Grissom | 2023 AL
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Ja’Mari Arnold (5’10/Combo Guard/2023)
School: Huntsville HS
Instagram: manman_._
Twitter: @jamariarnold2
Man-Man, as they call Ja’Mari, is one of the most prolific scorers in the Hunstville area at the guard spot. He is undoubtedly the alpha male and leader of the Huntsville squad, and their championship aspirations rise and fall with Man-Man. He is a gifted guard that is in complete control on the offensive end of the floor and can orchestrate and fill it up when needed. If there is any question about his game, it is on the defensive end of the floor and his willingness to defend opponents’ elite guards. There will be plenty of opportunities this upcoming season to step up and be just as great on the defensive end of the floor as he is on the offensive end. He is the 3rd-ranked player in the Huntsville and surrounding area region.
The #3-ranked player in the Huntsville and surrounding area region: Ja’Mari Arnold
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RJ Johnson RJ Johnson 6'3" | PG Grissom | 2023 State #215 Nation AL (6’4/CG/2023)
School: Grissom HS
Instagram: rjjohnson_11
Twitter: N/A
RJ Johnson RJ Johnson 6'3" | PG Grissom | 2023 State #215 Nation AL comes in at the #2 spot, but truth be told, there could be a #1A and #1B when it comes to RJ and the #1-ranked player in the region. RJ has developed into a highly sought out talent who will be making his collegiate decision very soon, according to sources. Getting that decision behind him is going to give him a load off his shoulders and allow him to focus his attention on leading his team to a state championship. As I have done with all these players, I have put ink on them numerous times, so we all are aware of the scoring prowess that is a part of RJ’s game. Whoever obtains the services of RJ will be getting an explosive guard that can play on and off the ball.
The #2-ranked player in the Huntsville and surrounding area region: RJ Johnson RJ Johnson 6'3" | PG Grissom | 2023 State #215 Nation AL
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Caleb Holt (6’5/Shooting Guard/2026)
School: Buckhorn HS
Instagram: Iam_caleb_holt
Twitter: N/A
The #1 player in the Huntsville area, which will definitely be up for debate by many, is Caleb Holt. Many will have RJ Johnson RJ Johnson 6'3" | PG Grissom | 2023 State #215 Nation AL as the #1 player in the area, and there would be a strong argument for placing him at the #1 spot. Caleb is one of the most dominant guards in the state as he is one of the most prolific and potent scorers that will be around for a few more years and will be a must-see attraction every time he takes the floor. The question that will hang over Caleb’s head throughout his next 4 years is will he be able to lead Buckhorn to a state championship title. Meanwhile, Buckhorn has the privilege of witnessing night in and night out a player projected as a future pro.
The #1-ranked player in the Huntsville and surrounding area region: Caleb Holt
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