Class of 2017: Top 10
Kentucky’s 2017 class is really deep and talented and that’s very clear among the top 10 prospects. While there is still plenty to shake every player in the top has a division I offer and almost all of them have…
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Continue ReadingKentucky’s 2017 class is really deep and talented and that’s very clear among the top 10 prospects. While there is still plenty to shake every player in the top has a division I offer and almost all of them have received division I offers or are receiving high levels of division I interest.
Jaylen Sebree (Christian County): The 6’6” small forward has seemingly immeasurable potential. He can handle the ball, shoot from mid-range and three point range, rebound the ball and defend as well. He can play several positions of the floor as well and is extremely versatile both offensively and defensively. His biggest weakness is his motor; he doesn’t always play hard and can get frustrated when things don’t go well for him offensively. That said he seemed to come into his own and play more consistently as the summer went on and that’s why he’s grabbed the #1 spot.
Tavin Lovan (Franklin-Simpson): The 6’4” shooting guard enjoyed a solid season playing up in the EYBL with the 17U Travelers. He is extremely explosive and strong and was at his best attacking the defense off the bounce and getting to the rim. He finishes above the rim at an extremely high rate and is able to absorb contact and finish. He seemed reluctant to shoot the ball however and needs to work on being a more confident shooter to take his game to the next level.
David Sloan (Taylor County): The 5’10” point guard has long been one of the top offensive players in the 2017 class. He’s an extremely adept one-on-one basketball player using his quickness and athleticism to blow by most defenders. Once he gets space he can pull-up from mid-range, get to the basket or find open teammates using his excellent vision. He can shoot the ball from the perimeter as well, but needs to be more consistent in that area. He will also need to become a better defender and get stronger as he makes his way to the next level.
De’Von Cooper (Waggener): The 6’4” shooting guard is the best shooter in the class hands down. He has impeccable size and is a very good wing defender as well. He’s not the quickest or most athletic, but has improved at creating for himself off the bounce. He is always ready to catch and shoot and utilizes a nice shot fake as well when crowded to set-up his mid-range pull-up. He needs to continue to improve his handle and work on his footwork and quickness as well.
Tony Jackson (North Hardin): The 6’4” wing guard is strong, athletic and a very versatile scorer. He can use his size and athleticism to bully smaller guards in the post and is a very good rebounder for a guard as well. He can also take the ball out onto the wing and beat people off the bounce or shoot the ball. He’s an aggressive defender as well and uses his strength to keep his man in front of him. He will need to continue to improve his footwork and his quickness as he faces better competition at the next level.
Chance Moore (Eastern): The 6’6” shooting guard burst onto the scene this summer and will be in the mix for the #1 spot in the class going forward. He’s extremely versatile as he can shoot the ball at a high level from the perimeter, drive the ball and finish above the rim and he draws fouls at a solid rate as well. He is extremely thin right now and needs to get stronger and improve defensively as well. But, his ceiling is as high as anyone’s in the class.
Tray Hollowell (University Heights): The 6’3” combo guards struggled at times this summer, but he is always going to be in the mix for the #1 spot. He’s an extremely skilled offensive player and a solid defender as well. He can shoot the ball while set or off the bounce from the perimeter and mid-range. He can also attack his man off the bounce using his ball-handling and quickness to get to the rim. He’s also a very good passer with solid vision as well. However, despite all his skill and potential he needs to make better decisions with the ball in his hands, he has the tendency to force shots and try too hard to make things happen. He will need to embrace being a point guard more or work on his shot selection and become a true shooting guard before he’s ready for the next level.
Peyton Broughton (North Laurel): The 6’5” shooting guard is one of the more dynamic players in the class. He has good size, great length and athleticism and a very solid mid-range game as well. He does need to get stronger and improve both his ball-handling and outside shooting though. However, his size combined with his length and athleticism has college coaches mesmerized as can be seen by his amount of offers at this stage.
Anthony Nelson (Cordia): The 6’4” point guard should be the best player in the 14th region this season. He has great size, is a good athlete and knows how to score in a variety of ways as well as facilitate the ball. He’s the kid on this list I’ve seen the least and he could easily climb up the list more with more viewings.
Chris Vogt (Graves County): The 6’10” power forward oozes potential and is starting to come into his own. He is extremely skilled and has shown the ability to stretch the floor with his shooting as well. That said he isn’t a fluid enough athlete at this stage and takes too long to get his shots off offensively most of the time. Defensively he’s the best shot blocker in the state; however his lack of strength will be a major problem in college. If he can improve his quickness and continue to get stronger than it will be no surprise to see high major colleges all over him. He still has a very bright future regardless though, due to his size and athleticism.