Dayton’s Top Juniors This Season
After perusing standings, statistics, and reports from the GWOC, SWBL, GCL, Metro Buckeye, Ohio Heritage, Central Buckeye, and Dayton City League, our list of standout juniors includes nine prospects. Carl Blanton, 6’2” G, Trotwood Blanton cuts all of the fluff…
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Continue ReadingAfter perusing standings, statistics, and reports from the GWOC, SWBL, GCL, Metro Buckeye, Ohio Heritage, Central Buckeye, and Dayton City League, our list of standout juniors includes nine prospects.
Carl Blanton, 6’2” G, Trotwood
Blanton cuts all of the fluff out of the game. He simply catches on the wing, uses his jab step effectively, and blows by for layups. Blanton has elite footwork around the basket on straight-line-drives where he goes to euro steps and other creative maneuvers against shot-blockers. Very solid defender, too. Second in points among juniors in the GWOC.
Colby Cross, 5’11 PG, Cedarville
A volume scorer, Cross has exceeded the 20-point mark five times as a junior. Cross likes to pull-up off the dribble and creates shots playing at an unusual pace. He’s a deceptive player who possesses a terrific floater.
Tyler Eberhart, 6’6” F, Kenton Ridge
Eberhart is a talented power forward we expect to enter his 17U season as a Division II priority. Equipped with a pretty strong frame, Eberhart can also get up and down and has a nice feel in the high post. He’s a guy you can run offense through in the pinch post. He’s scoring 18.7 points per game to go along with 6.7 rebounds. Developing athlete who showed an ability to finish above the rim in the July Live Period.
Trevon Ellis, 6’3” G, Stivers
Ellis makes his money around the basket. Has the frame to handle contact and remain poised on the attack. Shows a good feel when surrounded by defenders. Attacks the basket relentlessly and rebounds very well for a lead guard. Ellis’s mid-range jumper is serviceable but extending his range would be a plus.
Will Emrick, 6’4” W, Franklin
Emrick is a 3-point shooting specialist as a scorer, but he combines that ability with size. Strong kid who sets good screens and can defend taller opponents. On 119 attempts, Emrick has connected on 43 percent of his 3-pointers.
Nolan Mader, 6’3” W, Tippecanoe
The leading scorer among juniors in the GWOC, Mader gets it done in a variety of ways. Shoots the ball well with space. Mostly, though, Mader uses his strong frame to barrel into the lane. Despite not having an elite first step, Mader has a solid handle and is a tall task for smaller guards. Also contributes 7.3 rebounds a night.
Darren Rubin, 6’1” G, Oakwood
It’s been a year of drastic defensive coverages aimed at limiting Rubin. Scoring a SWBL-best 21.5 points per game, though, Rubin still finds a way. Elite shooting range and dynamic ball-handling ability. Able to get into paint the with impressive crossovers and separation moves. Went for 36 points last week in a win against 14-2 Brookville.
Brady Uhl, 6’1” G, Alter
Uhl isn’t a typical 2-guard. In fact, the 190-pound wing could be mistaken as a forward because of his physicality and ability to score in traffic. He is leading the entire GCL-CoEd with 18.8 points per game. Capable outside shooter but truly more of a power guard with crafty finishes.
Grant Whisman, 6’6” F, Middletown Madison
Whisman leads an improved Madison team with 15.6 points a night. The Division I stretch forward recruit scores the ball better than most 6’6” guys on the wing. Deadly pump fake and catch and shoot ability. Able to make crafty moves once he picks up his dribble around the basket. Big summer ahead for Whisman, who currently holds offers from Cleveland State, Wright State, and Fort Wayne.