Ohio 2019 Rankings: NW Ohio Point Guards
Throughout the next seven days or so, we’ll examine the updated 2019 Prospect Rankings by touching on players from each basketball hotbed in the state: Northwest, Northeast, Central, Dayton, and Cincinnati. The high school season is approaching rapidly, and with…
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Continue ReadingThroughout the next seven days or so, we’ll examine the updated 2019 Prospect Rankings by touching on players from each basketball hotbed in the state: Northwest, Northeast, Central, Dayton, and Cincinnati. The high school season is approaching rapidly, and with that in mind, this seems like the most time-appropriate way to break it down. These kids will be competing for conference and regional championships with each other very soon!
(#77) Trey Syroka, 5’10”, Whitmer
Syroka is a high-academic recruit who over the last several months has attracted interest from prestigious academic D-Is, D-IIs, and D-III programs. A lot has been made of his lack of size, a thing we’ve even questioned at times. But Syroka is a premiere playmaker and ball-handler when he’s avoiding turnovers. Great sense of the floor who could potentially command a senior-laden Whitmer crew to a District Championship and beyond.
(#94) Alek West, 6’2”, Northview
West’s size as a primary ball-handler is an asset. He likes to push pace but can handle the halfcourt game with great control. He knows how to get to his spots just inside the arch, where he’s a threat to hit the teardrop floater or find an open teammate. Flanked by a couple premier spot-up shooters — Sam Clear and Luke Pawlak — expect West to thrive with spacing while also creating looks for his two deadeye classmates.
(#157) Tyson King, 5’8”, Southview
King has a similar game and build to Syroka actually, so that’s a good starting point if you’re more familiar with Syroka. King is just more prone to passing, almost hesitant to take jumpers unless he’s wide open. Nonetheless, his vision puts pressure on the defense. However, he’ll be tasked with elevating less talented teammates this season at Southview after they graudted Christian Wagenhauser and Ryan Fries.
(#159) Mike Ketner, 5’11”, Minster
Ketner is more of an off-ball point guard in that he initiates offense but tends to spot-up for triples once he gives it up. He has a capable handle and avoids turnovers. But Ketner isn’t going to break people down off the dribble consistently. Anyways, his shooting is on point though and he’s a trustworthy team defender.
(#186) Devin Williams, 5’11”, Start
Williams may not have had the strongest grassroots appearances when we saw him in the spring. However, you cannot question Williams’ value to Start, the reigning Toledo City League champs. He paces this group of overachievers by stabilizing them in pressure situations with a good handle and sound decision-making. The stocky Williams changes speeds well and occasionally gets hot from outside. Under-the-radar small college recruit that you wouldn’t be familiar with unless you watch Start.