New 2018 Colorado Player Rankings: Class Breakdown
We unveiled the new edition of our class of 2018 player rankings on Friday, and today we are going to take a closer look at the release with our class breakdown.
Highest Debut: Bodie Hume, 6-6 forward, Sterling. Previous rank: N/A. New Rank: No. 12
Hume was not on our radar before the season began, but after leading his team to the 3A state championship and displaying the kind of athleticism that stands with just about anyone in the class, it was clear he needed to not only be in the rankings, but debut high as well. Hume will have the chance to show the rest of the country what those in Colorado are just starting to learn about him when he joins the Colorado Hawks 17U elite squad on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit this spring.
Number Ranked: 120.
More players seeing varsity action, increased showcases and a full summer AAU season gave us the tools to add more names to the list. The Prep Hoops 2018 Colorado Player Rankings will include 150 players when the next quarterly list is published.
Tallest Player: Dawson Carper, 6-11 center, Rampart, No. 38
Playing with Oklahoma Run PWP this spring on the Under Armour circuit, Carper will have a chance to display the growth he showed during an impressive junior season, when he averaged 15.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
Shortest Player In Top 50: Michkaleke Baker, 5-8 guard, Gateway. No. 43.
Baker has risen in the rankings — he was ranked No. 79 last edition — by demonstrating a complete lack of fear while leading his team in multiple ways. Baker led the Olympians in scoring (15.1 points per game), rebounds (7.6), assists (4.6), steals (2.0) and even blocks (0.6). Baker has great athleticism and a good feel for the game, and he’s strong with the basketball.
Number Of Clubs Represented: 13
Note: If you see the wrong club team with your name or want to add a club team where there isn’t one, let us know.
Most Players From One High School: 5
Smoky Hill and George Washington both have five juniors represented, numbers that bode well for two teams that will enter the 2017-18 high school season with championship hopes.