Prep Hoops Colorado Class of 2020 Watch List
Some of them got their first taste of varsity action as freshman last season. Now, Colorado’s class of 2020 is preparing to make its mark.
After the July live periods have wrapped up, we will be compiling our first player rankings for the 2020 class. Updates to our 2019 and 2018 classes will follow shortly after that.
First, we are presenting an introduction to the class with our 2020 watch list. A couple things to keep in mind: 1) This list is being compiled in alphabetical order, so where a player falls on this list is NOT indicative of where he’d be ranked in the actual first edition of the rankings. 2) Not being on this watch list DOES NOT mean a player could not find his way into the rankings when they are released after the summer live periods. This is merely a reflection of some of the players we have observed and taken notice of as they’ve begun their high school careers and advanced on the club scene. We will be reaching out to coaches and club directors for further input as we compile the actual rankings.
With that, here’s the watch list:
Devin Carter, 6-0 PG, George Washington
Averaged 5.3 points for a team that finished as the 5A state runner-up. Has an excellent outside shooting stroke. Hit 9-of-17 attempts last year and has been even hotter this spring.
Ty Foster, 5-11 PG, Lincoln
Had a fantastic freshman season for the Lancers, finishing second on the team in scoring (10.7 points per game) and first in assists (3.9).
Jaden Gale, 6-4 SG, Rangeview
Has great length for his position. Played up a level this spring with the Colorado Hawks 16U squad that qualified for the Adidas Gauntlet Finale.
Caden Gigstad, 5-10 PG, Ralston Valley
Had a promising freshman season with the Mustangs, averaging eight points per game for a team that reached the second round of the 5A playoffs.
Taylor Harris, 6-2 G, Pueblo West
Saw action as a freshman for the 23-3 Cyclones. Has good size and an ability to play both guard positions.
Isaac Jessup, 6-1 G, Resurrection Christian
His 11.3 points were third on a team that went 23-1 in 3A last season. He also averaged 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
Cameron Le Van, 5-8 PG, Legend
Le Van started at point guard for the Titans and averaged 3.8 assists and shot 40 percent from the 3-point line.
Keyshawn Maltbia, 6-0 G, Fountain Fort-Carson
The shooting guard has natural instincts as a scorer. He averaged seven points per game as a freshman, including a 20-point output against Fossil Ridge.
Caleb McGill, 6-4 SF, Grandview
Saw action in 16 games for a Wolves team that reached the state quarterfinals. Good shooting touch and still growing.
Luke O’Brien, 6-3 SG, Columbine
Led all 5A freshman in scoring last season at 11 points per game. Also shot 40 percent from the 3-poine line.
Quinten Rock, 5-11 PG, Smoky Hill
Averaged 7.8 points per game as a freshman and was the starting point guard for a team that reached the Sweet 16.
Lian Romero, 5-11 PG, Grandview
As a freshman at Manual last season, he was among the state’s assist leaders at 5.5 points per game and also averaged 7.6 points.
Kobe Sanders, 5-11 PG, Chaparral
A pure shooter who also demonstrates excellent vision as the team’s starting point guard. Has been on a tear this summer.
Christian Speller, 6-2 G, Rangeview
Has the size and toughness to play multiple positions. Was second on the team in rebounding as a freshman at 4.9 per game.
Hezekiah Swanson, 5-10 PG, Overland
Saw action in 23 games and averaged three points for the Trailblazers. Figures to be a key figure in the backcourt for a team with title aspirations.