High Class Prospects to Know Pt. 6
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In Nebraska, classifications are determined by Total Enrollment size of the school. Any school over 850 enrolled students is placed into Class A with other schools just outside of that number having the ability to opt up. A total of…
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Continue ReadingIn Nebraska, classifications are determined by Total Enrollment size of the school. Any school over 850 enrolled students is placed into Class A with other schools just outside of that number having the ability to opt up. A total of 32 schools will be in Class A this winter and in this series, we will be reviewing 4 prospects per article from the highest student enrollment schools to the lowest.
Gallatin had a strong freshman year for the Tigers, averaging just under 19 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game. He is offensively gifted with the ability to create his own shot and can score from anywhere on the court. Gallatin is lethal and reliable when given space as he averaged 46% from the field, including from beyond the three-point line. With Cascio-Jensen transferring out, Gallatin will touch the ball every time down the court and will light up the scoreboard this winter.
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Daniel Barfield
Daniel Barfield
Another young emerging talent, Barfield played very limited minutes for the Bunnies, but the talent was apparent. During the summer, Barfield proved to be a primary ball handler by making plays with the ball in his hands and showing maturity. Whether is off a dribble drive or a step back, Barfield gets buckets and is in perfect position to be a highlight maker for the Bunnies this season.
Jackson has progressed each season, and offseason, into a pure basketball player. Jackson could be an all-out star on most Metro teams but has accepted a role on the Thunderbirds that sacrifices shot attempts for wins and championship runs. He has a smooth jump shot that opponents have to gameplan for. Jackson is an underrated rim attacker and defender. Jackson recently committed to South Dakota State, but it still feels like he slept on to some extent with his coachability, team first mentality. ability to score and defend on the basketball court.
One of the leading candidates for player of the year, Bynum has garnered a lot of attention from major programs throughout the summer. His size and length, paired with inside out game, have college coaches traveling across the country to put their hats in the ring. Bynum led his team in almost all statistical categories last season, including three-point shooting percentage. He is a three-level scorer who also serves as a rim protector down low. Bynum is a must-see prospect that scouts and basketball fans need to get their eyes on.