A 31 point, 13 rebound statline highlighted just how dominant Wilson was in their round of 16 matchup. The springy 6-foot-8 forward plays exceptionally hard and few players in the city are able to handle his speed and athleticism combined. A breakout year is inbound

Wilson is just going to be a Junior but he’s still right at the top of the list of potential CHSAA MVP candidates this upcoming season. He’s a massive wing that finishes over smaller defenders, he’s too quick for bigs and just keeps improving as a shot maker. Holy Cross will lean on him a ton this year and for good reason. They might just have the best player in the league if he plays to his potential. 

Just scratching the surface and that’s a scary thought. Really good using his body to post up. Showed an assortment of shots in the paint. Face up jumper, little turn around fade away. He also finishes with toughness and strength when he gets the defender on his back. Displayed deep range and moves really well without the ball for a taller player finding open areas. Outstanding rim protector and post defender.

A first time all state selection. Was selected to the 10th team. Should see his name next year on a top 6 all state team. He battled weekly defending against D1 players in the post. As well as the rest of the D1 players on the floor nightly. A big physical presence in the paint. He gains really good position in the post. Has shown a face up jumper as well as an assortment of post moves. Moves well for a big man relocating. Can knock down the open three.

Repeating myself again but Paytin burst onto the scene quickly establishing himself as a top post presence in the CHSAA. He gains post position using his size and strength.
Finishes with power inside, very capable of hitting the three. Really good range for the big man. In games I’ve seen him in he showed the ability to hit face up jumpers at a high rate with a soft touch. Big time potential and upside for the resurgent Holy Cross squad.

The big man is a player you need on your radar if he’s not already. Excellent in gaining position and scoring with power inside. Possesses nice footwork showing off a turn around jumper. Can knock down open threes. I was impressed with the big man’s ability and awareness to find the open area to nail jump shots. A physical presence on both ends with rebounding and interior play.

The most productive underclassman in the league over the past two years, Wilson continued the trend with a versatile impact throughout the Holy Cross win. A modern inside-out forward, he finished with a workmanlike 16 points to go with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Wilson looks to have added some height to his frame since the start of the season and was consistently imposing his will around the basket with his blend of length, athleticism, and skill. He cashed in effectively from the foul line and showed impressive glimpses of his expanding arsenal attacking off the dribble from the perimeter. Wilson strikes a strong balance between current production and long-term upside, making him one of the state’s most appealing prospects.

In this game we witnessed three underclassman 6”9 and over. A battle between the three will be interesting to follow. Payton showed his overall game. He can stretch the floor and hit the open three, showed a nice turn around fade away jumper and finishes inside with power. Another young player that understands the importance of getting defender on his back gaining post position and scoring. Moves really well without the ball not a stagnet 4-5.

Wilson is a crafty guard who knows how to manipulate defenders and create space for himself. He consistently gets to his spots and looks comfortable operating from all areas of the floor. As a true three-level scorer, he can finish at the rim, hit pull-ups in the midrange, and knock down shots from deep. His change of pace keeps defenders guessing and opens up clean scoring windows. He shows strong body control when attacking traffic and can adjust midair to finish plays. Off the dribble, he plays with confidence and poise, rarely forcing bad looks. With his scoring versatility and feel, he’s a tough cover for opposing guards.

with the above mentioned Devin along with Payton the Holy Cross squad has a bright future. Expect this young man to see his name along with Devin on this list much higher in the coming years. He has great size and is full of potential. Uses his size to score inside. Does a good job learning feed angles to catch the ball. A defensive presence in the lane. Outstanding rebounder on both ends.