Updated 2019 Player Rankings: Baltimore’s Unsigned Seniors (Pt. 2)
We recently released our updated 2019 player rankings list as the high school season has officially tipped off. We will be updating the rankings again when we get to the mid-way point of the season. A majority of the seniors…
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Continue ReadingWe recently released our updated 2019 player rankings list as the high school season has officially tipped off. We will be updating the rankings again when we get to the mid-way point of the season. A majority of the seniors signed their letter of intent during the first signing period, but as always, there are a bunch of player waiting out the process to see if any more schools come onto the scene.
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Aaron Celcis | 6’6 | Annapolis Area Christian
Ranking: No. 89
Celcis is a solid option at the four and sometimes plays the five for AACS. He’s active on the glass, runs the floor well and can finish around or above the rim. Occasionally, he’ll tail off on the break and spot up for catch-and-shoot three’s. Shooting isn’t his strength, but he’s capable of hitting a few when he has time to set his feet. He’s still a raw product, but at 6-foot-6, he’d be a great option for a Division II or III program. Celcis holds offers from four Division II schools: Florida Southern, Seton Hill, St. Thomas Aquinas and California (PA).
Chase Drew | 6’5 | Gilman
Ranking: No. 97
Drew has had an interesting couple of seasons. With Dulaney as a sophomore, he had a strong season as a role player who was a stretch four. When he transferred to Gilman, he had to sit out a season. Now that he is back on the court, there are positives about his game in that he can hit shots beyond the arc. He’s good at getting out early in transition and filling lanes. Where he needs to improve is defensively and as a rebounder. With his length, he should be an above average player in both areas. Body language is another area that Drew will have to improve on, but I wouldn’t categorize it as a major issue at this time. Drew would be a good Division III player right away. Division II programs will track him because of his size and spurts where he shows really nice athleticism.
Cam Watts | 6’1 | Boys’ Latin
Ranking: No. 99
Watts is a prospect that could see his ranking rise a ton if he continues to play how he has started this season. He’s been a top scorer for the Lakers, who currently sit with a 6-1 record. Watts has been a great outside shooter as well as a floor general at the point guard spot. He’s a good on-ball defender who has grit and will dive on the floor, take charges and all of the little things that don’t show up on a box score. Watts is a great Division III prospect, but as I mentioned, if he keeps this level of play, I wouldn’t be shocked if Division II’s started reaching out.
Maurice Smith | 6’2 | New Town
Ranking: No. 102
Smith has one of the most inspiring stories in the country as a two-time cancer survivor. Smith got back on the court this spring and summer for Team BBC and produced. He was still getting his legs under him, but showed aggressiveness as a scorer. He attacks the rim as a downhill threat and forces defenders in situations to foul him. He’s capable of making jumpers off the dribble or the catch. Defensively, he works hard and gambles a lot in passing lanes, which sometimes can be an issue. With Smith though, you won’t have to worry about effort. He’ll play every game like it’s his last because at one time, it was.
Dylin Borden | 5’10 | Annapolis Area Christian
Ranking: No. 107
Like Watts, Borden is another point guard prospect who could see his ranking improve if he sustains level of play. Borden can do many different things at his position. If he needs to be more of a scorer, he can shoot from three and get into the lane. If he has to be more of a floor general or set-up guy, he checks those boxes as well. The 5-foot-10 guard is a good on-ball defender that can keep his man in front of him. He doesn’t gamble much off the ball. He just stays solid. Borden is an impact Division III player and has multiple schools tracking him.
Cam Amoruso | 6’2 | Dulaney
Ranking: No. 113
Amoruso is a guy that any Division III program could use. He’s willing to do all of the dirty work that a team needs in order to win. On his talented Dulaney team, that’s his role, but Amoruso is more skilled than your typical utility guy. He can make a shot out to 17 feet, slash to the basket and convert from the free throw line. He moves extremely well without the ball because that’s the way he gets his touches. Between that and being an above average rebounder on both ends, Amoruso has intangibles to offer. Defensively, he’s the guy on Dulaney that will guard the other team’s best perimeter player. He’s one of, if not the area’s leader in taking charges.
Aaron Harrison | 6’2 | Mervo
Ranking: No. 115
Harrison is a prospect we haven’t seen as much as we’ve wanted to, but based on the times we have, he’s shown glimpses of nice athleticism. He’s a long, skinny 6-foot-2 guard that plays the majority of the time off the ball as more of a slasher. He can hit an occasional three off the catch, but he shines brightest running the floor on the break where his athleticism can be showcased. There are Division III programs that are tracking Harrison. With Will Thomas out for the year, Harrison will have more opportunities to show what he’s capable of with the ball.
Eric Bass Jr. | 6’1 | New Town
Ranking: No. 133
Bass is a prospect we’ll be tracking this season after seeing his scoring ability this summer. How Bass scores the most is from the outside in the half court and by running the floor in transition. Bass moves well without the ball and can shoot coming off screens. He’s still developing as a play maker with the ball in his hands, but this season, he’ll still be counted on to be a sniper and spread the floor as his primary role. He’ll be a good Division III prospect that programs should begin tracking.