Louisiana Rankings Breakdown: 2017 Wings
This class at the top possesses some of the top wings to come through in quite some time. Each of the top three bring a unique aspect to the game and each share a similar skill they struggle with, shooting.…
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Continue ReadingThis class at the top possesses some of the top wings to come through in quite some time. Each of the top three bring a unique aspect to the game and each share a similar skill they struggle with, shooting. There are others on the list that shoot it well but may be a bit undersized.
While a few of these players could slide to the 1 in a pinch, they will find themselves on the wing at the 2 or 3 position at the next level. As usual, there will be a list of guys who aren’t here in an article down the road mentioning kids to watch going into their senior season.
The top wing on the list is really dependent on who you ask. It could be any of the three that all possess elite athleticism but lack a consistent jump shot. Josh Anderson (6’5 SG, Madison Prep) is the scorer of the group that has begun flashing his defensive ability. Brandon Rachal (6’6 SF, Natchitoches Central) is the lock down defender that has begun improving the ways in which he scores. Galen Alexander (6’6 F, Lafayette Christian) is the other worldly athlete with a great frame who can do a bit of everything.
Dennis is a high flyer.Caleb Daniels (6’3 SG, St. Augustine) is the next in line and he could easily jump into a conversation for top 5 once everything comes together. He’s got the athleticism and skill set to potentially play some PG as well. LeAaron Cain (6’2 SG, East Ascension) is just an absolute scorer. While he lacks some of the athleticism we’re accustomed to in Louisiana, he makes up for it with his craftiness.
The next player is well documented as one of the top athletes in the area, Dexter Dennis (6’4 F, Southern Lab). He can knock down shots and defend the perimeter but his ball handling must improve. Kaedrick Williams (6’5 F, Grambling Lab) is a bit of the opposite. The ball is often in his hands as a playmaker whether it’s from the mid post or on the perimeter. He’s skilled but needs to work on his athleticism.
Kai Morgan (6’2 SG, John Curtis) is one of the top shooters in the state as a pure lefty with a thick frame. He’ll play on the ball as a scorer at times but is best on the wing using his frame to defend and knocking down shots. Jamel Robinson (6’2 G/F, Madison Prep) is a tough nosed defender whose athleticism continues to come late in his career and score from the perimeter, off the dribble, or slashing.