Ohio 2019 Rankings Update: Central Ohio Forwards
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 most time-appropriate…
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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.
(#30) Keshawn Heard, 6’7” F/C, Newark
Heard was in the peculiar situation of playing on the state’s best team, All Ohio Red, while being one of the least used players. He averaged less than three points and rebounds in the EYBL and didn’t see much action in non-circuit events either. However, his physical tools lead us to believe he would’ve strived on a non-circuit team this season. Heard has a very good build and rebounds with athleticism. He could make an immediate impact for a D-II program.
(#48) Philip Alston, 6’5” F, Westerville North
Alston is a “power” forward in the true sense of the word. He has the ability to start the offense off a rebound or square up from the perimeter to drive the lane. But the best part of his game is strength. Alston is an enforcer in everything he does, including skying high for rebounds. He should average close to a double-double this season.
(#102) Coleton Landis, 6’7” F, Pickerington Central
Landis remains an intriguing prospect for in-state programs. He has spot-up and back-to-the-basket ability at 6’7”. Showing consistency in either area will be the key for him as a senior though. His jumper sometimes looks great, other times not so much. Rebounding and finishing in the paint also comes and goes. Hopefully he can be a dominate force as the Tigers’ center this year.
(#113) Kyler Block, 6’6” F/C, Thomas Worthington
An unassertive figure at 6’6”-6’7”, Block will facilitate offense and provide defensive flexibility for D-III programs. He’s one of the many D-III quality forwards in the area and his physical upside and fluidity separates him. There’s room for growth of his frame and he’s quick enough to switch on guards already. Block is committed to the glass and a willing screener.
(#150) David Brown, 6’5” F, Linden-McKinley
We’re high on Brown for his sheer effort and defensive flexibility. He might be a liability offensively early in his career, a shorter big who will need a simple role as a screener. However, he can defend three positions and might be able to be a small ball five. Brown moves very well and closes out with purpose.