Ohio 2020 Rankings Update: Central Ohio Wings and Forwards
Throughout this week, we’re covering the entire 2020 class segmented by areas in the state. We began with Southeast, Northwest, and Northeast Ohio in the early week. Expect insight on Dayton and Cincinnati this weekend. But, for now, it’s all about…
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Continue ReadingThroughout this week, we’re covering the entire 2020 class segmented by areas in the state.
We began with Southeast, Northwest, and Northeast Ohio in the early week. Expect insight on Dayton and Cincinnati this weekend. But, for now, it’s all about the middle of Ohio!
Considering the high school season’s imminence, it makes sense to compare players to guys they’ll compete with in the coming months. All the while, keep in mind that we want to focus mostly on the non-Division I prospects, instead bringing awareness to lesser-known recruits.
(#63) Marcus Peaks, 6’4” F, Watkins Memorial
Peaks doesn’t tower over opposing post players … that is, until he jumps. The super bouncy rising junior dominated spring AAU games with his shot-blocking prowess. Peaks dedicates himself to that end of the floor by communicating and making second efforts. His leaping ability allows his guard teammates to challenge ball-handlers with pressure too, which is quite the luxury. Peaks is mostly an offensive rebounder and finisher offensively. He didn’t play in July with a hand or wrist injury.
(#65) Jake Warriner, 6’3” W, Upper Arlington
Warriner not only changed schools from New Albany to UA, he has also transformed his game over the last year. He has become a more dynamic scorer, despite not having incredible quickness or speed. Warriner just knows how to get to his spots, he’s pretty strong, and his off-the-dribble shooting is a scoring asset. He should fit in the Upper Arlington system perfectly while being a prized D-III or NAIA college recruit.
(#104) Jaden Arledge, 6’6” F, Whetstone
Arledge hasn’t received a ton of publicity for a mobile, fluid big man with size. He has pretty good strength around the basket and looks to score it on post-ups. His consistency as a finisher is a work in progress and there are times when his production level isn’t impressive. However, we definitely like a lot of physical tools, including having enough foot speed to switch against pick-and-rolls.
(#109) Huston Harrah, 6’5” W/F, Fairfield Union
Harrah, a homeschooled student, proved to be a serviceable combo forward prospect throughout July with Hidden Gems Black. Although inconsistent, there were plenty of moments where Harrah showed versatility on both ends of the floor. Most of Harrah’s points come in the paint, whether it’s post-ups against mismatches or putting it on the floor off a face-up. Defensively, he’s more of a four with the chance of growing into his body and becoming mobile enough to defend wings.
(#147) Jaiden Davis, 6’4” F/C, Gahanna
Davis is a shorter interior post player that makes up for his height disadvantage with power. He’s a pretty massive athlete that is built like a pass rusher in football. Davis has the physical tools to transform into a bullying post player at the high school and Division III college level. He can simply dictate the paint and has a good finishing touch.