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Top Unsigned Seniors in Columbus – Part 2

Top Unsigned Seniors in Columbus – Part 2
Shane Garcia
Shane Garcia November 27, 2024 @ 11:13 AM
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Braden McCruter
Braden McCruter 6'9" | C/PF | 2025
OH
Ellis Appiah
Ellis Appiah 6'1" | SG | 2025
OH
Favor McFadden
Favor McFadden 6'3" | SF | 2025
OH
Maceo Harper
Maceo Harper 6'3" | SF | 2025
OH
Damon Griffin
Damon Griffin 5'9" | PG | 2025
OH
CJ Collins
CJ Collins 6'2" | CG | 2025
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Columbus area is filled up with a ton of talent and a lot of the better talent in the state. With this being the case some really good players are not signed to colleges yet heading into their senior year. This article talks about those top unsigned seniors. Part 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475111"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67475339cf626"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Griffin is going to be vital for Reynoldsburg's success this year. On a team with a ton of talent, he is someone that will keep them together and make them good. He is a smart point guard who handles the ball and pressure well. He will be the primary ball handler for this team and will be a player that can win them games. He has a knack for scoring the ball from all levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412020"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67475339cf6b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCruter is a very interesting player because when you walk into the gym his size jumps out at you. Then you see him play and he plays similar to a guard. He has a smooth and high-releasing jumper that is knocked down. He makes tough shots consistently because it is hard to contest him. He puts the ball on the ground and can make plays for himself. He is long and is a nice rim protector. So he has the qualities of a big player as well. Skilled basketball player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2047488"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67475339cf729"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McFadden is a player this is going to have a big year for Pick North. He is a defender you can stick on anyone to shut them down. He can guard all 5 positions. He has great length and strength. He is an athletic player who does a nice job of finishing around the basket. He seems to have a smoother and more confident jumper this year which makes him a real offensive threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1285300"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67475339cf78a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Collins is a sniper at the highest level. He is someone who can change the momentum of games with his shooting ability. He has unlimited range and knockdown shots at a high level. He shoots the ball well off the dribble, spot up, and on the move. I always am impressed with his off-ball movement and create shots for himself without the ball even in his hands. He can stretch the floor for any team and you can rely on him to consistently knock down shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1965562"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67475339cf7e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harper is a physical and athletic player that many can not match. He has great strength and frame for a guard. He is a physical slasher that will finish at the rim through you. He does a good job on the boards for a guard because he can move you out of the way and then jump over you. He is a great player in transition that can beat everyone down the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381886"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67475339cf83d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Appiah is a high-level finisher at the rim. He has some impressive finishes at the rim. He is acrobatic in the air and knows how the find the right angle to get his shot off. He has an amazing touch with both hands around the rim. He does a great job applying pressure at the rim in transition. He has a good build and size for this type of game as well. I think he is going to be one of the better players on an elite Olentangy Orange squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Columbus area is filled up with a ton of talent and a lot of the better talent in the state. With this being the case some really good players are not signed to colleges yet heading into their senior year. This article talks about those top unsigned seniors. Part 2.

Damon Griffin

Damon Griffin

OH
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Damon
Griffin PG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Reynoldsburg
|
OH
Top Unsigned Seniors in Columbus – Part 2
Griffin is going to be vital for Reynoldsburg’s success this year. On a team with a ton of...
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Damon Griffin

State: Ohio
School: Reynoldsburg
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Braden McCruter

Braden McCruter

OH
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2025
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Braden
McCruter C/PF
Class
2025
Height
6'9"
HS
Big Walnut
|
OH
Top Unsigned Seniors in Columbus – Part 2
McCruter is a very interesting player because when you walk into the gym his size jumps out at...
Written by Shane Garcia
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School: Big Walnut
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Metropolitan CC-Penn Valley
Favor McFadden

Favor McFadden

OH
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Favor
McFadden SF
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Pickerington North
|
OH
Top Unsigned Seniors in Columbus – Part 2
McFadden is a player this is going to have a big year for Pick North. He is a...
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Favor McFadden

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School: Pickerington North
Club: MR 22 Elite
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CJ Collins

CJ Collins

OH
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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CJ
Collins CG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Marysville
|
OH
Top Unsigned Seniors in Columbus – Part 2
Collins is a sniper at the highest level. He is someone who can change the momentum of games...
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CJ Collins

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School: Marysville
Club: Team Wildcat HGSL
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Owens CC (OH)
Maceo Harper

Maceo Harper

OH
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Maceo
Harper SF
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Westerville Central
|
OH
Top Unsigned Seniors in Columbus – Part 2
Harper is a physical and athletic player that many can not match. He has great strength and frame...
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Owens CC (OH)
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Maceo Harper

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School: Westerville Central
Club: Ohio Hoopsters
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Denison
Ellis Appiah

Ellis Appiah

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SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Ellis
Appiah SG
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2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Olentangy Orange
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OH
Top Unsigned Seniors in Columbus – Part 2
Appiah is a high-level finisher at the rim. He has some impressive finishes at the rim. He is...
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