Ohio 2020 Rankings Update: Northeast Ohio Wings
Throughout this week, we’re covering the entire 2020 class segmented by areas in the state. We began with Southeast and Northwest Ohio yesterday. Today, we’ve moved into Northeast Ohio. Central tomorrow, followed by Dayton and Cincinnati this weekend. Considering the high…
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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 and Northwest Ohio yesterday. Today, we’ve moved into Northeast Ohio. Central tomorrow, followed by Dayton and Cincinnati this weekend.
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.
(#19) Andy Barba, 6’6”, Benedictine
Upon verbally pledging to Miami (OH) on Sept. 30, Barba became the 2020 class’s first commitment. He has Division I size on the wing and the capability to defend a few positions. He will need to bulk up to make an impact in the MAC. Strengthening his body could also deter some injury woes for Barba. Regardless, he’s a very nice start to the Redhawks’ 2020 class as a high-academic recruit who can spread the floor and has upside off-the-dribble.
(#59) Jesse Laster, 6’2”, Garfield Heights
Laster vanished from the Garfield Heights rotation and program in the early part of last season. But a recent tweet from head coach Sonny Johnson indicates that the defensive-oriented perimeter talent is back for 2018-19. His athleticism, toughness, and aggressiveness in passing lanes causes disruption for opposing wings. Laster finishes above the rim and attacks the rim with speed, despite showing the need for improvement as a ball-handler.
(#68) Dayvon Adams, 6’4” W, Lutheran East
Adams is a defensive-oriented wing who can defend up or down a position. Lutheran East is loaded with playmakers, shooters, and dynamic bigs. It could be Adams, though, who is one of their most valuable pieces because of all the holes he fills defensively. We expect him to focus his role on that end of the floor while being an opportune scorer in transition and in the halfcourt. Athletic build.
(#99) Connor Boclear, 6’2”, Upper Lawrence
Boclear is a wiry and explosive athlete who continues to primarily find baskets around the rim. He finishes athletically in traffic and can get to the free throw line because he beats others to the spot. Boclear’s game hasn’t added layers of skill yet and his frame still lacks maturity. He’s a jumper away, however, from being a very interesting offensive prospect. Creating off the dribble in his 17U season would be a useful addition, also.