Updated Maryland/DC 2019 Rankings Overview
Here’s a broad overview of our updated rankings, taking a look at some of the trends we’ve seen so far. Stay tuned for more in depth breakdowns of the 2019 class along with new 2021 and 2021 rankings!
CHANGES IN THE TOP TEN
There are a few notable changes in our updated top-10. Rhode Island commit Mekhi Long, who is rumored to be attending Bishop McNamara this year, returns to the DMV and jumps immediately into the top-five. The other significant changes involve bumps for Jahmir Young and Yavuz Gültekin, who both played very well throughout the month of July.
TOP UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS
Many of the players in the 2019 rankings will play college basketball at the highest level next year, and have announced their respective destinations. Below we take a look at a few highly recruited players who have yet to make their decision.
#4 | JAMES BISHOP | 6’3 PG | MOUNT ST. JOSEPH
Contenders: Colorado, LSU, Marquette, Seton Hall, St. John’s, VCU
#7 | RJ BLAKNEY | 6’5 SG | ST. MARIA GORETTI
Contenders: TBD
#8 | YAVUZ GULTEKIN | 6’7 SF | BISHOP WALSH
Contenders: Georgetown, Nebraska, Northwestern, TCU
#9 | JAHMIR YOUNG | 6’1 PG | DEMATHA
Contenders: TBD
#10 | ANWAR GILL | 6’4 PG | GONZAGA
Contenders: TBD
#12 | CHASE PAAR | 6’9 PF | GLENELG COUNTRY
Contenders: George Mason, Nebraska, Temple, Xavier, UMBC
#16 | KAMARI WILLIAMS | 6’7 SF | ST. ANDREW’S
Contenders: Boston College, Monmouth Quinnipiac, St. Bonaventure, Towson, UMass, UNCG
#19 | CAMERON BROWN | 6’5 SG | ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Contenders: TBD
DIVISION ONE SLEEPERS
Ziggy Reid stood out for for Team Thrill in JulyHere we highlight a crop of under-the-radar players who have a good chance to suit up for a D1 program after their senior year.
#18 | NGONADI OLISA | 6’7 PF | NATIONAL CHRISTIAN
Offers: Binghamton, Coppin State, Robert Morris
#20 | OLIVIER NKAMHOUA | 6’8 PF | BISHOP WALSH
Offers: Kennesaw State, Mount St. Mary’s, UMass-Lowell
#21 | ZIGGY REID | 6’5 SF | ST. PAUL’S
Offers: Merrimack, Millersville
#23 | KYLE ROSE | 6’3 PG | ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Offers: Bryant, Howard, Rider, UMass-Lowell
#24 | JOSH WATTS | 6’4 SG | GONZAGA
Offers: Brown, Bucknell, Columbia, Marist
#25 | RAJEIR JONES | 6’3 SG | ST. FRANCES
Offers: Coastal Carolina, Loyola (MD), Norfolk State
TOP 10 OVERVIEW
RANK | NAME | HT | POS | HIGH SCHOOL | GRASSROOTS TEAM | COMMITMENT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Justin Moore | 6’3 | PG | DeMatha | Team Takeover | Villanova |
2 | Makhi Mitchell | 6’9 | PF | Woodrow Wilson | DC Premier | Maryland |
3 | Casey Morsell | 6’2 | SG | St. John’s | Team Takeover | Virginia |
4 | James Bishop | 6’3 | PG | Mount St. Joseph | Team Thrill | |
5 | Mekhi Long | 6’7 | SF | Bishop McNamara | DC Premier | Rhode Island |
6 | Jay Heath Jr. | 6’3 | PG | Woodrow Wilson | Team Melo | Boston College |
7 | RJ Blakney | 6’5 | SG | St. Maria Goretti | Team BBC | |
8 | Yavuz Gultekin | 6’7 | SF | Bishop Walsh | Mid Atlantic Select | |
9 | Jahmir Young | 6’1 | PG | DeMatha | Team Takeover | |
10 | Anwar Gill | 6’4 | PG | Gonzaga | DC Premier |