2021 Rankings Update: Sleeper Small Forwards
This group of sleeper wings consists of ten prospects who could move way up or down in the next 12 months. They all have tools and the potential of being scholarship kids. Most of them, too, have an area of…
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Continue ReadingThis group of sleeper wings consists of ten prospects who could move way up or down in the next 12 months.
They all have tools and the potential of being scholarship kids. Most of them, too, have an area of their game in need of improvement. Otherwise, it could become a limiting factor as coaches turn their attention to 2021.
Who’s going to be in the gym? Who’s going to take off? Who’s taking their academics seriously? It remains to be seen, but we these questions will likely be answered in the coming year…
[no. 44] Steve Coleman | 6-4 SF | Rogers / All Ohio Red
Athletic and powerful wing with a good build. Coleman is a tremendous rebounder for his position who can finish over the top and through contact. Defends multiple spots, including forwards. Likes to run in transition.
Transferred to Rogers from Maumee Valley.
[no. 46] Brayden Sipple | 6-4 SF | Blanchester / Shining Star – Price
Lengthy and athletic swingman who doesn’t seem to understand just how talented he is. We’d like to see Sipple takeover games next grassroots season, because he’s capable. The athletic wing can get any shot he wants in the halfcourt. Great lift on his pull-up. Shoots it well. Bouncy finisher. D-I tools.
[no. 47] Ricky Radtke | 6-6 SF | University School / SMAC Attack
Skilled combo forward that provides outside shooting and defensive versatility. Probably seen as more of a stretch-4 by many and Radkte does have size, finish with skill, and rebound. Yet his mobility and frame make him a more effective defender on the wing.
[no. 62] Shane Garcia | 6-4 SF | Toledo St. John’s / All Ohio Gold
Garcia is a good decision-maker who stretches the floor as a shooter. Big wingspan that affords him defensive versatility and leads to deflections. Becoming a more productive scorer off the bounce. Defends well with his chest.
[no. 63] Jarius Jones | 6-4 SF | Gahanna / Nova (Budd)
Powerful athlete with defensive prowess and a knack for finishing through contact for and-ones. Face-up scorer from the top of the key who goes hard-left or hard-right. Active rebounder. Defends the post and perimeter extremely well.
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[no. 69] Brenden Hill | 6-3 SF | Wayne / All Ohio Black
Hill is a transition nightmare who finishes with power and elevation. Aggressive defender with length. Tough to keep away from the rim when he slashes. Very good rebounder.
[no. 70] Demari Martin | 6-4 SF | Winton Woods / Manimal Elite
Athletic slasher with intriguing tools. Martin impacts the game as a defender because of his length and athleticism. Flashes scoring ability at the rim and on catch-and-shoot 3s.
[no. 72] Patrick Ivory | 6-5 SF | Northmont / Team Flyght
Big wing with athleticism and a lot of raw ability. Scores at the rim with power and burst. Strong kid, which allows him to defend inside and rebound. Needs to develop a more secure handle to thrive in a slower paced game.
[no. 79] Stefan Stanic | 6-4 SF | Normandy / SMAC Attack
Physically imposing wing with a tremendous motor and finishing ability. Stanic is a fearless slasher who doesn’t avoid contact and draws fouls. Shoots it pretty well. Has the size to defend forwards and quickness to stay in front of guards.
[no. 82] Zion Reynolds | 6-3 SF | Western Hills / Ohio Players
Dynamic speed and finishing ability make Reynolds a very productive wing scorer. He blows by in the halfcourt and open floor. Athletic around the cup.