2018 Rankings Breakdown: Wings (Part 2)
It’s that time of the year again! With our new and updated comes new names, new recruitment and more! Over the next few weeks we’ll be breaking down all of our rankings, today we’ll be featuring eight of the best rising senior wings in Virginia. Stay tuned to Vantage Hoops for positional breakdowns across each class, and more content on our updated rankings!
Jordan Miller | 6’5” | Loudoun Valley/D1SA Spartans (#25 Overall)
Arguably the biggest stock riser in the class that’s still without an offer, Miller has been a force ever since the high school season started. The versatile 6’5 wing had a coming out party in the 4A State Championship where he shot 11-for-12 in their win, and he’s continued to impress early in the summer so far. He has good length, can score and rebound the ball well for a wing and he’s able to play and guard multiple positions. He has a number of division one schools interested, and it’s only a matter of time before that interest turns into offers.
Jeremy Robinson | 6’5” | Paul VI (#31 Overall)
Robinson was the perfect glue guy for PVI this year, playing out of position in the post. He’s a stocky 6’5” that’s strong enough to bang and rebound inside, but he also has a soft touch from deep allowing him to hit trail three’s and work in pick-and-pop situations. He has to get quicker laterally but his mix of strength, skill and competitiveness means it’s so hard to leave him off of the floor.
Brayden Gault | 6’4” | Battlefield/TTO Grey (#33 Overall)
Gault has steadily produced at Battlefield the last two seasons, and despite not receiving an offer yet he’s got plenty of scholarship level schools touting him. As a 6’4” shooter he has great size to get his shot off even when contested, and he has a crafty feel around the basket and in the midrange. If he continues to work on his foot speed defensively and his ball handling offensively he could take his game to the next level.
Isaiah Borders | 6’5” | TC Williams (#35 Overall)
He had some behavioral issues in his younger years, but those are behind him and he’s refocused on making basketball his priority. To sum it up, this kid is a top 10 talent that many have forgotten about. He has great size and athleticism for a wing, and offensively he can create his own shot with ease. If a school is willing to look beyond his past and give him a second chance, he could be the steal of this class moving forward.
Seneca Louis | 6’5” | Benedictine/DC Blue Devils (#36 Overall)
Louis finally got his opportunity to be a go-to guy this season with Benedictine, and he showed flashes by making shots and taking over down the stretch. While the flashes were shown, he seems best suited in a role player position, which isn’t a bad thing! He makes good decisions for the most part, can run the floor in transition and finish above the rim, and he’s a lock down defender that can guard multiple positions. He could be a good addition to an already strong class that needs a defender and playmaker.
Jalen Jordan | 6’3” | Lake Taylor/Team Thrill UAA (#37 Overall)
He gets forgot about sometimes because he plays with other talented players, but Jordan is a borderline division one kid in his own right. He can stroke it from deep, rebounds well for a guard and has a good basketball IQ. He needs to continue improving on his ability to create his own shot, but he’s already shown improvement in that so far.
Jaylin Reed | 6’2” | Miller School (#38 Overall)
Reed’s coming into his own niche as a knockdown shooter, and playing with three other division one prospects on Miller School got him plenty of open looks this past season. He shot over 40% from deep on the year, and his ability to stretch the floor opened driving lanes for guards all season. He’s a good rebounder and above average defender for his size, and he’s a high academic kid meaning he should be recruited more heavily moving forward if he can show more consistency.
Mike Cunningham | 6’4” WG | Middleburg (#40 Overall)
He’s a “gunner” for sure, but don’t get it twisted Cunningham can take over a game easily with his ability to score it in bunches. He’s an above average athlete, can play either guard position and has effortless range from deep. He’s a division one talent for sure, and has hung multiple 40 point games in his high school career.