Updated 2019 Player Rankings: Baltimore Prospects (No. 51-100)
It’s that time of year that we update our player rankings following the high school season. It was an eventful six months in the Baltimore area and plenty of players made arguments for why they should be moved in the…
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Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year that we update our player rankings following the high school season. It was an eventful six months in the Baltimore area and plenty of players made arguments for why they should be moved in the rankings. Let’s take a look at the players who landed in the 51-100 range.
Gerard Mungo | 6’1 | Patterson
Ranking: No. 53
Mungo was key in all of Patterson’s marquee wins with the toughness that he brought at the guard spot. Considering that the Clippers’ lacked in the height department, Mungo’s physicality helped him fend off some bigger players when they tried to post him. Mungo has been a consistent three-level scorer throughout his career, but his ability to finish through contact is what makes him so valuable. He’ll head to Millersville next season and should be a guy who sees time right away because of the skills and intangibles he brings.
Jason Murphy | 6’8 | St. Frances
Ranking: No. 62
Murphy did a nice job as the anchor of the St. Frances defense. The 6-foot-8 big man showed improvement and willingness as a shot-blocker. Offensively, his footwork on the block has improved and Murphy also did a nice job of finishing strong above the rim off of dump-off passes from driving guards. It’s still unknown when Murphy will make his college decision, but with his size and motor, he’ll be a nice option for a college program in the frontcourt.
Jalen Willis | 6’3 | Patterson
Ranking: No. 65
In his one season at Patterson, Willis was a key contributor as a wing and power forward. Again, Patterson lacked in size, but Willis was arguably the strongest, most physical player you can find in Baltimore, so they got away with it. Willis was a bull in a china shop when he attacked the rim and finished strong through contact. He’s an elite rebounder for the position that he will play at the collegiate level and also has a knack for forcing turnovers as a defender. Willis will likely attend a junior college, but remains unsigned.
Malik McCormick | 6’0 | Dunbar
Ranking: No. 85
McCormick made a name for himself last season as an elite three-point shooter. As a senior, McCormick was asked to be much more than that after a few key players graduated or transferred. He took advantage by showcasing his game more off the dribble as a play maker. McCormick is a tough-nosed guard defensively and is willing to do anything to win. He’ll take that mindset to St. Mary’s College of Maryland next season. McCormick has the potential to be a very good Division III guard.
Anthony Carpenter | 5’11 | Gerstell
Ranking: No. 87
Carpenter led his team to a second-straight MIAA B Conference championship this season as the primary offensive option. The 5-foot-11 guard shoots it well from three and can finish around the rim particularly well in transition. He has a good feel for the game and that will come into play as he will be expected to log more minutes as a point guard at the next level. Carpenter remains unsigned, but has garnered interest from programs at every level.