Stock Risers in the 2020 class
This is the time of the year when we look at the rankings from last year and see whose stock is rising up. We will release the state player rankings later in the month. Let’s take a look at the…
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Continue ReadingThis is the time of the year when we look at the rankings from last year and see whose stock is rising up. We will release the state player rankings later in the month. Let’s take a look at the juniors who vastly improved.
1. Anthony Giliberto PF 6’7″ Paradise Valley
Giliberto is a highly skilled face-up 4-man. He grew around 3 inches in the last year and moves better. He is a good rebounder in his area and can comfortably step out and hit the 3pt shot. He is very good from around 17 to 12-feet. The more nimble he gets the next two years may determine his level.
FINAL: @PVTrojansHoops 66, @NDPHoops 57. @nate10perry 20 pts, @Agiliberto_20 15, @Jordan_h32 14 and @MosesD_evasplsh 12. pic.twitter.com/F2Rlz25loO
— PV Trojans Hoops (@PVTrojansHoops) January 12, 2019
2. Devon Brooke SF 6’6″ American Leadership Academy-Queen Creek
Brooke is one of the best unknown players in state. He has some serious bounce, can handle the ball and plays a little of a point forward. He can play both forward spots in HS and can shoot the deep ball. He grew up playing a guard and if he can get a little tougher, he will be a true diamond in the rough.
3. Unisa Turay PG 5’8″ Eduprize
Turay is a lightning quick pure PG. He makes others better and can lead a team. He has improved his shooting in the last year and he may be the fastest player end to end in the entire class. He has a floater game and can turn the corner on his opponent and get into the lane.
4. DeAndre Henry PF 6’7″ Mountain Pointe
Henry switched over from football to hoops full time. It’s clearly his passion and he has made tremendous strides with his hardwood game. He has leaned out, worked on his skill level and has more springs. He will always be a hard worker and is extremely strong to battle players taller then him. He can face-up or play with his back to the basket. He has good length and strong hands to do some work.
VIDEO: Deandre Henry was getting heavily recruited in football before walking away from it to follow his heart in basketball pic.twitter.com/01kYhol8fK
— azcentral (@azcentral) June 10, 2018
5. Jake Murphy SG 6’4″ Arcadia
The younger brother of Air Force commit Carter Murphy is trying to find his own path. He has a good build/sturdy frame and can shoot it. He likes to drive the ball using his body and smartly cuts to the basket and moves without the ball to score it. His stroke is pure and his stock is up.
6. Arnold Dates SF 6’3″ Brophy Prep
Dates is a strong downhill player that busted onto the scene. He is a super physical that seeks contact and lives off the FT line. He uses his immense wingspan and motor to rebound the ball and moves quickly laterally in space to defend. He is a capable perimeter shooter but needs to make strides.
7. John “JD” Feagles SG 6’1″ Horizon
Feagles is a dead-eye shooter. He can get hot instantly. He has a super quick release and squares up flawlessly. He can play on or off the ball but is best off the catch. He is a good competitor and is improving as a ball handler and facilitator.