Ohio 2020 Rankings Update: Cincinnati Guards
Throughout this week, we’re covering the entire 2020 class segmented by areas in the state. We began with Southeast, Northwest, Northeast, and Central Ohio Wednesday to Friday. For the weekend, we’re finishing up with Dayton and Cincinnati. Considering the high school…
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Continue ReadingThroughout this week, we’re covering the entire 2020 class segmented by areas in the state.
We began with Southeast, Northwest, Northeast, and Central Ohio Wednesday to Friday. For the weekend, we’re finishing up with Dayton and Cincinnati.
Considering the high school season’s imminence, it makes sense to compare players to guys they’ll compete with in the coming months. All the while, keep in mind that we want to focus mostly on the non-Division I prospects, instead bringing awareness to lesser-known recruits.
(#29) Jake Younkin, 6’2” G, Moeller
Fairmont State became the first school to offer Younkin Oct. 6. Subsequently, he unofficially visited the D-II program on Friday. The scrappy and competitive off-ball guard combines toughness with elite shooting ability. Younkin has unwavering confidence from beyond the arch, which puts constant stress on opponents. Despite Fairmont State being the first to offer, it will be interesting to see if Division I programs get involved with the Moeller shooter as he becomes even more impactful as a playmaker off the dribble.
(#72) Steven Gentry Jr., 5’10” PG, Deer Park
Gentry’s quickness comes into play on both ends of the floor. For last season’s undefeated Division III State Champions, Gentry caused 2.4 steals per game and his 4.7 assists were often a result of drawing help-side after penetrating. Gentry is also an above-average shooter from the outside. Overall, he has a really nice combination of tools and he could be in for a blow-up after Deer Park graduating key contributors.
(#106) Derek Eddings, 6’1” PG, LaSalle
Eddings displayed promising developments in his game and physicality in July. He has good size as a true primary ball-handler, standing close to 6’2”. Eddings also has impressive recognition of passing lanes and cutters. The one concern is his outside jumper, which is streaky. Being a high-IQ player, we’re encouraged that he will develop his shot to a capable level. But, he just doesn’t seem to have a natural stroke.
(#112) Kaleb Crawford, 6’1” PG, Princeton
Crawford bounced around AAU teams throughout the grassroots season, bringing quickness off the dribble to every squad. Crawford is really at his best when he grabs the ball on the wing and immediately attacks without giving defenders time to react. If he can become mentally disciplined enough to not play with the ball on crossovers, Crawford has a chance to be an impact player and coveted recruit.
(#142) Cameron Coomer, 6’2” PG, Wilmington
Coomer is very quick with the ball side-to-side. He likes to get into the lane and he does it regularly. It’s just that he needs to begin consistently converting shots from those spots, as his jumper is hesitant. However, on the bright side, Coomer is a pretty good passer and has enough length and quickness to defend. Also, extended playing time at Wilmington could morph his game into a more efficient, mature style.