Prep Hoops 2020 rankings update – San Diego First Five
The Prep Hoops So-Cal staff has completed its re-shuffle of the 2019 and 2020 rankings. After the ink has settled, where do San Diego’s top prospects stand? We now take a look at the junior class, and discuss the names…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops So-Cal staff has completed its re-shuffle of the 2019 and 2020 rankings. After the ink has settled, where do San Diego’s top prospects stand?
We now take a look at the junior class, and discuss the names and games of the first five San Diego prospects to appear in the update.
Prep Hoops 2020 rankings update – San Diego First Five
Chibuzo Agbo, 6-7 WF, St. Augustine (#8 overall)
Agbo has been on a tear to start the year, establishing himself as a Top 10 prospect in So-Cal’s 2020 class. He’s steadily transitioning to the wing, showing off a confident stroke from deep and improved handle. He still has work to do with the latter, but given his work ethic, I suspect that won’t be an issue. Recruited by a number of mid-major programs, colleges are seriously under-recruiting him.
Nakial Cross, 6-7 WF, St. Augustine (#23 overall)
Cross had to sit the first half of the season after transferring from Bishop’s to Saints. He holds steady in the 20s, but he’s still more prospect than player at this stage. There’s no denying Cross’ measurements and athleticism, and he does have some improving skills – he can regularly knock down mid-range shots off the catch, and showed glimpses of scoring off the bounce during travel ball with West Coast Elite. If he can be more consistent on that end, and improve his physicality, he’ll move higher.
Yassine Gharram, 6-2 PG, Foothills Christian (#29 overall)
Gharram is underrated here, as I think he’s been one of the more productive and consistent point guards in our coverage area. His perimeter shooting has improved rather drastically from earlier in his career, making him a much more complete scorer. And he’s much more under control, which has resulted in fewer unforced turnovers. Perhaps the most underrated aspect of his package is his leadership and intangibles.
Brandon Angel, 6-7 WF, Torrey Pines (#32 overall)
Angel doesn’t get the touches that many of his counterparts get on their respective teams, which makes his stats that much more impressive. Angel is averaging a respectable 11 points, but leads his team in rebounding (7.6) and shoots 40 percent from three. Angel has impressive measurements (7-2 wingspan, and doesn’t appear to be done growing. In typical Torrey Pines fashion, we might not know how good he is until his senior year.
Kimo Ferrari, 5-11 PG, Francis Parker (#36 overall)
The fastest-rising prospect in San Diego goes to the player with the surname to match his game. The Lancers’ floor general is lightning in a bottle: he plays with a relentless pace. Despite this, he never appears to be playing too fast, and changes speeds effectively to keep the defense off balance. Defensively, he is a ball hawk who applies relentless pressure to ball handlers, and shoots passing lanes for steals. Ferrari has come a long way as a shooter from deep. While not a knockdown shooter, his jumpshot keeps the defense honest.