Ohio 2019 Rankings: Central Ohio Guards
We’re examining 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…
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Continue ReadingWe’re examining 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!
In case you missed it: We have covered Northwest Ohio Point Guards, Guards/Wings, and Forwards and Northeast Ohio Point Guards, Guards, Wings, and Forwards.
(#122) Dallas Patrick, 6’2”, The Wellington School
Kicking off our list of underrated guard prospects in the area is a combo guard scorer from a small private school. Patrick penetrates with quickness and has unwavering confidence as a shot-taker. He’s most efficient as a spot-up shooter, but Patrick can also create for himself. Streaky scorer and wiry athlete.
(#124) Will Hunter, 6’2”, Dublin Coffman
Hunter is an irritating defender who plays with a chip on his shoulder, often reveling in opportunities to get underneath an opponent’s skin through side chatter. The tendency to bother guys between plays carries over to the defensive end, where Hunter is a sticky defender with excellent quickness and anticipation. He would be a solid utility guard pick-up for a local Division III program who can rely on his energy every game.
(#125) Ryan Wolfe, 6’3”, Teays Valley
Wolfe combines a linebacker’s build with strong fundamentals and a knock-down jumper. He looks built for the college game as a kid who can defend a couple spots and provide spot-up shooting. More than anything though, Wolfe just plays extremely hard. Whether it’s going after loose balls or finding his way to rebounds he has no business of grabbing, Wolfe constantly overachieves.
(#145) Ethan Stearns, 6’3”, Watkins Memorial
Stearns impressed us with consistency throughout the grassroots season. He makes good decisions and finds his shots within the offense. There’s nothing flashy or spectacular about Stearns’s game, just good shooting mechanics, solid footwork, and quick decisions on whether to shoot or pass.
(#174) Deshawn Evans, 6’2”, Westland
Evans is a super sleeper in the area. Similar to Stearns, there’s not a lot to his scoring repertoire. Evans is mostly a spot shooter who has a quick release. As a critique, he hangs out around the arch too much and fails to affect the game in other ways on the offensive end. However, he’s a capable secondary ball-handler who communicates very well defensively. Strong frame.
(#100) Soul Hines, 6’4” G, Harvest Prep
Hines seems to be trending towards becoming one of the premiere D-III pickups in the 2019 class. A guard with good size, Hines scores efficiently on spot-up jumpers and one-dribble pull-ups. He thrived within the Chris Russell led Nova Village team which ran a motion offense. Hines blended perfectly with that group of recruits by spreading the floor and playing sound basketball. Capable of defending up to three positions at the next level.