Top 250 Expo: Northwest Ohio Prospects
This week, we will highlight the top players from each region of Ohio, in an effort to show love to the prospects who had memorable performances at Saturday’s Top 250 Expo.
Harrison Gough (2018), 6’8” F/C, Lima Bath
The senior from Bath didn’t have his strongest performance on Saturday, but he’s proven capable to be a college prospect over time. Gough showed off the smooth feet and size that have D-IIs, NAIAs, and D-IIIs interested.
Jaiden Woodley (2018), 6’6” F/C, Maumee Valley
Woodley is another forward prospect from the area who has NAIA interest. Currently, Central State has offered, but others could join as potential suitors for the raw, long scoring big. Woodley was especially impressive on the glass and with one-dribble pull-ups on Saturday.
Little Anderson (2019), 6’3” W, Cardinal Stritch
At the Expo, Anderson once again proved that you can always count on him playing hard. Anderson was giving it his all during the 2-on-2 drills, and it carried over into the 5-on-5 games later. He also was able to get to the rim consistently, because of a quick right-hand hesitation move — adding secondary moves out of that hesitation gather could take his game up a notch.
Jabryis Heidelburg (2019), 5’8” PG, Fremont Ross
Heidelburg isn’t the most physically imposing player in the painted area, but he is crafty in finding angles to finish at. Heidelburg was tough to stay in front of most of the day, resulting in right-handed runners. Once he’s able to recognize when to pass versus putting up a contested layup, Heidelburg will draw college interest.
Trey Syroka (2019), 5’10” PG, Whitmer
Syroka was my MVP from the 2019 class because of his passing ability. Syroka had the ball a lot for his squad, and possessions consistently ended with clean looks. He has the ball on a string, good court-vision, and his jumper is a constant threat that forces the defense to account for him.
Joey Holifield Jr. (2020), 6’0” PG, Cardinal Stritch
Holifield, the unanimous 2020 MVP, was too strong and too unselfish for the defense to handle during 5-on-5 action. On the break, Holifield ensured that everyone who ran the floor with him was awarded with a layup opportunity. In a similar way, Holifield dropped shovel passes into cutters when he drove. As a scorer, Holifield has the ability to muscle up a layup at any time.
Will Lammers (2020), 6’2” G, Defiance
Lammers was one of the best catch-and-shoot kids we saw all day. Lammers converted on triples when he was trailing a break, spotting-up, or coming off movement. Very quick release on the jumper, too. Additionally, Lammers can make some plays in the mid-range.