2020 Rankings Breakdown: Top Bigs (20-11)
With the release of our updated 2020 rankings comes the opportunity for in depth breakdowns of our rankings. We’ll start by looking at our positional breakdowns, ranking the players by position. To continue here’s a look at the bigs rankings,…
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Continue ReadingWith the release of our updated 2020 rankings comes the opportunity for in depth breakdowns of our rankings. We’ll start by looking at our positional breakdowns, ranking the players by position. To continue here’s a look at the bigs rankings, going from 20-11.
20) Logan Washington | 6’5” | Woodside (#67 Overall)
At 6’5” you might think Washington is a little undersized to play in the post, but if you challenge him at the rim you’ll realize he isn’t soft down there. He has long arms that allow him to wall up and play big without fouling, and he also has great timing as a shot blocker when he does contest. He’s a good catch-and-finish guy with the ability to step out to the midrange and knock it down.
19) Isaiah Rhodes | 6’6” | Stone Bridge (#62 Overall)
The exact opposite, Rhodes is the perfect pick-and-pop guy that would fit any system that is five out or a Princeton style. He can pass from the perimeter, he shoots it well from behind the arc when he’s set and he can rebound on both ends of the floor. His unique skill set makes him a tough guard, especially if you don’t scout well.
18) Andrew Nwaoko | 6’5” | Blue Ridge (#61 Overall)
Nwaoko is still relatively new at basketball, so projecting how he will end up is a difficult task to do, but if you look at the physical and athletic features they’re very impressive. He’s naturally strong and athletic, he plays with a high motor and never seems to get tired and he’s able to do things like rebound well because of his. He’s a catch and finish guy now with improving tools and could be a guy to keep an eye on moving forward.
17) Gabe Jimmerson | 6’7” | St. Chris (#60 Overall)
The younger brother of St. Louis commit Gibson Jimmerson, Gabe possesses some of the same attributes, especially the ability to shoot the basketball. At 6’7” he’s more of a stretch four than anything, and he’s become a pretty solid athlete as well. He can finish above the rim on takes and his ability to stretch the defense helps create driving lanes for his guards as well.
16) Karl Chavis | 6’5” | Oscar Smith (#59 Overall)
A bouncy hybrid forward who can play the four or the three, Chavis is best suited as a mismatch, small ball four man. He can put it on the deck in transition, he can step out and knock down the perimeter jumper and he’s a bouncy finisher around the rim on lobs and catch and finishes. He’s a versatile and good defender who can protect the rim and switch almost everything.
15) Elijah Roye | 6’7” | Carmel School (#45 Overall)
It’s somewhat of an enigma as to what Roye might be moving forward, but he definitely has a chance to be very good. He’s very raw but he’s long and athletic, he’s a monster on the glass and he’s a good rim protector as well. He has solid ball skills with room for improvement, but he shows good touch out to the midrange and the ability to face up and put it on the deck. He’s still a project but he has a chance to be a scholarship level kid.
14) Clarence Rupert | 6’6” | Maury (#36 Overall)
Rupert is a little short at 6’6”, but he has great ball skills and a solid motor which allows him to be extremely effective on the floor. He can catch on the perimeter and is a triple threat guy, but he also has a strong upper body and he can bang in the post for offensive rebounds or post his man and finish in the paint. He’s a solid athlete who can run the floor and finish above the rim, and when he’s getting touches the rest of his game gets upped as well.
13) Klemen Vuga | 6’9” | Virginia Episcopal School (#35 Overall)
Vuga is a new name in the Virginia market since coming to VES from Europe, and he has a similar skill set to Rupert but he’s three inches taller. Vuga has all the tools of a Euro-style big man, as he’s completely comfortable on the wing and with the ball in his hands. He can pass from the high post, he can shoot the deep ball and he’s able to put it on the deck and attack the basket where he has a variety of finishes around the basket.
12) Noel Brown | 6’10” | Flint Hill (#33 Overall)
Brown is a late bloomer who I would encourage college coaches to take a look at sooner rather than later. The mobile big man runs the floor well, gets off his feet quickly and is able to make plays around the rim on both ends of the floor. He’s still relatively raw but his athleticism, academics and work ethic make him worth a look moving forward.
11) Jahvon John | 6’7” | Virginia Academy (#30 Overall)
While he isn’t the tallest guy on this list, John has a great frame and good bounce which he uses to be an excellent rim protector. He runs the floor well, he can finish around the rim through contact and he’s shown the ability to make the midrange jump shot as well. This summer will be important from a recruitment standpoint for John.