Updated 2020 Rankings: Highest Debuts — Part II
There wasn’t too much shakeup atop the 2020 rankings this time around. One major move was Ty Anderson, the North Scott wing was offered and committed to Northern Iowa, so he leaped way ahead. Besides that, it was a relatively…
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Continue ReadingThere wasn’t too much shakeup atop the 2020 rankings this time around. One major move was Ty Anderson, the North Scott wing was offered and committed to Northern Iowa, so he leaped way ahead. Besides that, it was a relatively quiet simmer in terms of recruitment for the incoming juniors. But there was plenty of action toward the middle and back end of the rankings. Here’s five additional guys who made the biggest jumps in this installment.
Jake Hull (Grinnell) — 56 to 38
Jumping 18 spots in the prospect rankings is no small feat, but neither is what we saw Hull do at the Hardwood Classic in Kansas during a tournament in July. The 6-foot-4 forward was utterly dominant that weekend, notching 40 point games on two separate occasions, and another 37 point game for good measure. He can shoot it from deep, handle it a bit, and body smaller guys all over the floor. We expect him to put up some big numbers at Grinnell this winter.
Michael Keegan (Beckman Catholic) — 77 to 40
Word is spreading about this 6’3 point guard. He was actually very good last season as a sophomore for the Blazers, going for 11.1 points per game and leading the team in assists, steals and blocks; he rebounded it well too, pulling down 4.6 boards per game. With his size and length, he’s a serious college prospect. And as the lone returning starter for Beckman, he’s going to have an enormous junior season.
Tre McCrary (Xavier) — 70 to 48
One of several Cedar Rapids Xavier guys that are making their ascension in the 2020 rankings, McCrary is a guy that’s been working relentlessly to improve his game. He’s been as active as any other player in the state this offseason, and is adding to his already intriguing skill-set. Xavier will certainly not have any shortage of talent at the guard spot the next two seasons.
Nick Hansel (Xavier) — 85 to 76
Like Jake Beckmann and Trey McCrary, Nick Hansel is Cedar Rapids Xavier guy who spent his spring and summer staying very active on the hardwood and impressing while doing so. A combo forward, with some guard skills to boot, Hansel is a smooth 6-foot-4 threat, who will be able to exploit smaller guys down low, or step out and hit a jumper when given the chance.
Jacob Maxey (Sioux City East) — 81 to 78
The Black Raiders big-man has some size and serious toughness. As a sophomore he was a guy who found some time, albeit limited, in a Sioux City East program that was a Class 4A state qualifier. With big-men Van Rees and Sam Hildahl graduating after last season, there’s a void that will need to be filled in the paint this season for Black Raiders; we think Maxey is in line to have his breakout season.