2022 Rankings Breakdown: Newcomers
Prep Hoops Maryland recently updated its class of 2022 prospect rankings. The number of overall prospects ranked has increased from 100 to 120. Naturally, there will be a bevy of newcomers as a result. Here is a closer look at…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Maryland recently updated its class of 2022 prospect rankings. The number of overall prospects ranked has increased from 100 to 120. Naturally, there will be a bevy of newcomers as a result. Here is a closer look at each addition.
LT Brown LT Brown 6'4" | PF Maret | 2022 State MD Brown is like a swiss-army knife for Maret. He guards multiple positions, plays above the rim, and can score at all three levels. The energy he brings is contagious.
Tekao Carpenter Tekao Carpenter 6'2" | SG National Christian | 2022 State MD Carpenter is a three-and-d specialist. He has EYBL experience and has been a key contributor for the Eagles this season.
Ronnie Davis Ronnie Davis 6'3" | SG Rock Creek Christian | 2022 State MD Davis is a long lanky wing who has been very productive for Rock Creek this season. He can do a bit of everything well.
Owen Fischer Owen Fischer 6'3" | SF Loyola Blakefield | 2022 State MD Fischer is one of the better shooters and defenders on his team. He has the size and strength to guard bigger players as well.
Vakaris Grauslys Vakaris Grauslys 6'2" | PG West Nottingham | 2022 State MD Grauslys has quickly established himself as one of the better-unsigned seniors in the state. The Lithuanian point guard has excelled in a prominent role at West Nottingham this season.
Sammy Hemann Sammy Hemann 6'4" | PF Landon | 2022 State MD Hemann is one of many dangerous shooters at Landon. His size brings an added element of versatility to their team.
Charlie Hepting Charlie Hepting 6'8" | C Loyola Blakefield | 2022 State MD Catholic is getting a good one in Hepting. He is an adept rim-protector who finishes strongly around the basket and can also step out and shoot the three-ball.
Masai Jenkins Masai Jenkins 6'0" | SG Maret | 2022 State MD Jenkins is a lefty with a sweet perimeter jumper. He has range and can shoot off the dribble. Jenkins is also strong with the ball in traffic, where he is a crafty finisher around the basket.
Amare Johnson Amare Johnson 6'4" | SF National Christian | 2022 State MD Every time Johnson shoots the ball, it looks like it’s going in. He’s a smart player who knows how to make a difference in the event that his shot isn’t falling.
Thomas Maloney Thomas Maloney 6'2" | SG Gonzaga | 2022 State MD Maloney has steadily improved in his time at Gonzaga. He is a solid all-around player who knows how to make others better.
Peyton Mason Peyton Mason 5'10" | PG St. Mary's Annaplis | 2022 State MD Mason has many admirable traits that a lead guard should possess. He meets the skill requirements but brings high-quality intangibles that often go unnoticed.
Gio Moore Gio Moore 6'5" | SF Blair | 2022 State MD Moore is one of the best-kept secrets in the area. He has positional size, versatility, and a budding skill base.
Dawit Negash Dawit Negash 5'11" | PG Theodore Roosevelt | 2022 State MD Negash has been reliable on both ends for Coach Nickens. He applies relentless pressure on the ball defensively and is a consistent shot-maker.
Moussa Ngom Moussa Ngom 6'7" | C National Christian | 2022 State MD Ngom is a solid anchor in the paint for the Eagles. He helps clean the glass and brings the physicality to match up with other bigs.
Dez Nicholson Dez Nicholson 6'4" | SG Saint John's Catholic Prep | 2022 State MD Nicholson is a new name who has had some bright moments so far this season. He has tools you can’t teach and the potential to continue improving is clear.
Rashad Perry Rashad Perry 5'11" | PG McKinley Tech | 2022 State MD Perry sets the tone on the ball defensively by allowing zero airspace to his opponents. He is a confident ball-handler under pressure who gets paint touches and creates open shots for others.
Noah Richmond Noah Richmond 5'8" | PG Woodrow Wilson | 2022 State MD Richmond is a pesky on-ball defender who is quick like a cat. He is notorious for creating turnovers and making plays in transition.
Sekou Sidbury Sekou Sidbury 6'5" | CG Dunbar | 2022 State MD Sidbury is one of the hidden gems within the city. He is a long and lanky wing who is an all-around producer for the Crimson Tide.
Damjan Vukcevic Damjan Vukcevic 6'10" | C West Nottingham | 2022 State MD Vukcevic has size and court vision that can’t be taught. He is one of the better playmaking bigs in the class.
Reginald Washington Reginald Washington 5'10" | PG Rock Creek Chrisitan | 2022 State MD Washington is a microwave from behind the arc. He also suffocates foes with stingy on-ball defense.