Prep Hoops 2020 Rankings Update – San Diego Second Five

<p>The Prep Hoops So-Cal staff has completed its re-shuffle of the 2019 and 2020 rankings. After the ink has settled, where do San Diego’s top prospects stand?</p> <p>We now take a look at the junior class, and discuss the names and games of the next five San Diego prospects to appear in the update.</p> <h2>Prep Hoops 2020 Rankings Update - San Diego Second Five</h2> <h3>Luke Haupt, 6-5 WF, Saint Augustine (#37 overall)</h3> <p>Haupt might not have the athleticism of some players ahead of him, but few players have his motor or his productivity. Playing for his father, Saints Coach Mike Haupt, Luke handles the ball, makes great reads from the high post, rebounds and scores when need be. His excellent feel and court vision are critical to the Saints offense. He has improved as a defender, but he'll need to continue to improve his lateral quickness to check the elite players at his position.</p> <h3>Beon Riley, 6-4 CG, Cathedral Catholic (#39 overall)</h3> <p>Riley hasn't played this season due to a CIF transfer ruling, but he is still a solid prospect. At 6-4, he has good size and girth for a combo guard, and is a load to handle going downhill. He doesn't have great burst off the dribble, and his shooting from beyond 10-15 feet has to get better, but he is the type of positionless player that will thrive in the current basketball climate.</p> <h3>Elijah Randall, 6-4 WG, San Marcos (#51 overall)</h3> <p>Coming off of a season marred by injury and inconsistency, Randall has responded with a huge start to the year. This is the player who I felt he would be coming into high school. At 6-4 with an improved frame and shooting, he has become a reliable three-level scorer. He finishes plays much better through contact than earlier in his career. Additionally, because of his size and vision, he's a triple-double threat every game. Randall is younger than some current freshmen, so it wouldn't be crazy if his game takes another leap these next two years.</p> <h3>Maurice Homes, 6-6 WF, Helix (#56 overall)</h3> <p>Holmes is starting to play more consistently, and it's showing in his numbers this year. Averaging a team-high 17 points and 8 rebounds per game, Holmes exploits mismatches at this level playing out of position at the 4 or 5. He shoots the ball at a solid clip from midrange and is better facing the basket from the short corner or midrange area driving to the hoop. He shoots it out to the college three, and has nice touch. The next step will be attacking the basket and finishing through contact more consistently.</p> <h3>Kailen Rains, 6-4 SG, San Ysidro (#66 overall)</h3> <p>Rains has grown to about 6-4, and has the physical measurements you'd like to see from a shooting guard. He's streaky as a jump shooter, but is capable of getting buckets in a hurry. He uses two-foot jump stops and gather steps well to come on balance, and he is steadily improving finishing through contact. Rains is still rather one-dimensional, as he struggles to impact the game on the boards and is an inconsistent defender. He is a very young junior, so I expect those issues will correct themselves. </p>