Newcomers in 2019: Part IV
Check out newly ranked members of the senior class below. If you want to look at the complete rankings, smash here. Newcomers are either players previously undervalued or possibly players that developed their game in the last few months. For most…
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Continue ReadingCheck out newly ranked members of the senior class below.
If you want to look at the complete rankings, smash here.
Newcomers are either players previously undervalued or possibly players that developed their game in the last few months. For most of the newcomers we ranked it simply comes down to exposure. They didn’t advance as far in the playoffs as other players or their AAU team was playing on a forgettable circuit.
For whatever reason these players escaped the @PrepHoopsTN gaze until now. Read about why they earned their way into the latest 2019 rankings.
These players represent five newly ranked Class of 2019 hoopers (ranking listed left of their name).
#41 Dontae Horne (Kirby)
Recommended by Courtney Asher Smith, Dontae Horne “has a chance to be one of the top scorers in the city of Memphis this upcoming season. He can shoot from long range and has solid ball handles to slash to the basket,” said Smith. The scoring ability of Horne have been noticeable for years. He has nice size for a guard at 6-foot-2.
#47 Mikell Rice
Rice is one more player recommended and inserted in the top 50 by Courtney Asher Smith. Give the exceptional @PrepHoopsTN writer a follow. Mikell is fantastically quick and explosive. Coupled with his brother Mikell creates problems on every inch of play. Mikell rebounds exceptionally well for his position and his wonderful athleticism will give him a chance to excel beyond high school.
#56 Codey Bates (Southwind)
Bates was a breakout star in July with Alabama Celtics 17u. The powerfully built elite guard defender projects as a Div2-LM player. Read more about Bates here.
#57 Sterling Craig (Ravenwood)
Listed 6-foot-8, Sterling Craig might be a smidgen taller. Craig is a solidly built center too. Unlike the majority of very tall seniors, Craig has been able to keep on muscle. With Ravenwood he tends to post double-doubles. Craig’s comfort in the post indicates he will not require prodding to consistently stay on the blocks. Sterling is not explosive vertically. He can block shots with long arms and quick reactions, but he does not project as an elite rim protector after high school. What Craig does have is wonderful footwork. He can shift directions wonderfully, perhaps he grew up a soccer player. The agility of his feet suggest he can incorporate so many more post maneuvers with added instruction.
#58 Shamarcus Brown (Bearden)
Though Brown missed time to start the season, the Bearden combo forward has Division II looks entering his senior season. Brown’s summer was promising with EOTO-TN 17u alongside Trent Stephney and Kordel Kah, also of Bearden. At 6–foot-4 Shamarcus exists in that precarious world of tweener. Shamarcus projects as a college small forward, but really thrives as a high school 4. He does have athleticism, which could translate promisingly.
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