2020 Rankings Breakdown: Best Playmakers
It’s early on in the process for the Class of 2020. However, it’s not too early to point out some of the “Best of the Best” in the class. Earlier we discussed the best scorers and now will analyze some of the early standouts in the area of playmaking.
Playmaking is the type of skill that pertains to someone who can not only score, but also has the savvy to find open teammates and have a positive impact on the game—a catalyst per se in terms of bringing a winning culture to their respective teams.
Top Five Playmakers
5. Darryl Jackson (Cajon/Compton Magic)
Jackson is probably the least known prospect of the bunch, but he is a talent in his own right. The 6-foot playmaker impacts the game with a nice combination of scoring and passing. He carries defenders on his hip, changes speeds, and has the savvy to know when to get a bucket or find a teammate for an open look.
4. Aidan Prukop (Mater Dei/Dream Vision)
Mater Dei is loaded and as a result, you may not see Purkop’s full potential until he garners more playing time. However, on his Dream Vision club team he shows deep range on his jump shot, savvy passing both in the full court and half court, and he possesses a solid frame with good length.
3. Lamont Butler (Riverside Poly/Earl Watson Elite)
Butler is arguably the most polished point guard in his class heading into his sophomore campaign. He has an ideal frame (long arms), good quickness, and he changes speeds very well while attacking the defense. His
Jaylen Clark is one of the better playmakers in Southern Californiapull-up game is tight as well. Look for him to continue to grow under the excellent coaching of Justin Downer.
2. Amound Anderson (Leuzinger/California Supreme)
The 6-foot-3 Anderson was a relative unknown until his freshman campaign. The slick left-hander is an innate scorer who can finish plays off the dribble in the paint area as well as stroke in the deep 3-point shot. Not too mention he shows the ability to find teammates for open looks due to his overall feel for the game.
1. Jaylen Clark (Corona Centennial/Compton Magic)
Clark exploded onto the scene during the spring evaluation period. The evolving point guard prospect has great size at 6-foot-4 and the skills to match. He impacts the game in the areas of rebounding, facilitating, and finishing. He can pop in the 3-point shot, but it’s his passing, athleticism, and overall upside that has scouts intrigued heading forward.
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