Prep Hoops 2019 Rankings Update: San Diego First Five
San Diego has a strong presence in the updated Prep Hoops So-Cal rankings, including one player in the Top 10 and six in the Top 60. Here’s a breakdown of the names and games of the first five players in…
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Continue ReadingSan Diego has a strong presence in the updated Prep Hoops So-Cal rankings, including one player in the Top 10 and six in the Top 60. Here’s a breakdown of the names and games of the first five players in the rankings.
Boogie Ellis, 6-2 G Mission Bay
The Duke-bound scoring guard checks in at No. 4 in the rankings, after a tremendous summer on the AAU circuit with the Oakland Soldiers and a prolific start to his senior season at Mission Bay. Not many guards have the potency from three level as Ellis, who has improved every year.
Derrick Carter-Hollinger, 6-6 W, Foothills Christian
Carter-Hollinger is arguably the most improved San Diego prospect from freshman year to now. At 6-6, he’s a versatile scorer who creates – and exploits – mismatches off the bounce. Once predominantly a low-post scorer, Carter-Hollinger has expanded his scoring to include mid-range and three-point distance. Montana got a kid who’s upside is quite high.
Ryan Langborg, 6-4 G, La Jolla Country Day
As my colleague Devin Ugland mentioned, we haven’t seen a shooter with as picturesque mechanics as Langborg in some time. Headed to Princeton, Langborg is much more than a shooter, though. He is a bona fide three-level scorer, and vastly improved playmaker. His skill set fits the Tigers offense to a T, so don’t be surprised if he contributes early.
Jordan Hilstock, 6-3 G, Vista
Hilstock is perhaps the most enigmatic player of the top group. When he’s dialed in offensively, he’s one of the better two-way players in Southern California. Defensively, he possesses elite length, quick feet and an aggressive mentality. Hilstock is still searching for consistency on the offensive end as a shooter and a slasher. But’s he’s another player that a D1 school will take a flyer on because of his metrics and defensive prowess.
Bryce Pope, 6-3 G, Torrey Pines
The UC San Diego-bound senior has no problems scoring the ball. Pegged as a spot-up shooter early in his career, Pope’s evolution to a true three-level threat has been impressive. Pope’s improvement of his strength and conditioning have played a big part of his steady growth. He also is less of a defensive liability than he was in the past, which led to him racking up three D1 offers before settling on the future Big West school.