A Look At The 2021 Class: Recruitments That Could Further Develop
In my opinion, the 2021 class is pretty dee across the state. With a deep class, that means players can slip through the cracks of recruiting. In which, that can go for every level from D1 to D3 and beyond.…
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Continue ReadingIn my opinion, the 2021 class is pretty dee across the state. With a deep class, that means players can slip through the cracks of recruiting.
In which, that can go for every level from D1 to D3 and beyond. In this one I’m taking a look at a few players who coaches should get in on now!
Prospects:
• Trey Woodyard (6’5” / SF / London / NEO Tru Game): Trey Woodyard has one D1 offer, but that number should pick up this winter. Woodyard is a legit threat to hold just about every MAC offer. The lengthy wing is improving strength, and his inside scoring. Which, already goes with his ability to shoot the hall and create off the bounce. Woodyard is one of the best scorers in the ‘21 class, and he may prove that this winter.
•Ben Knostman (6’3” / PG / Tippecanoe / Pumas-Gilliland): Knostman may be the best floor general in the 2021 class. A next level ability to create for his teammates, to go along with court vision does numbers with the team he’s operating. Ben sometimes gets easy looks at the rim, as defenders expect him to drop it off. The sky is the limit for this one. A small school player, who can go!
• Andre Irvin Jr (5’9” / PG / Olentangy Orange): Pound-for-pound, you may not find a better lead guard than Irvin, with the ability to score it. The junior creates space on step backs and even at the hoop. Irvin has the ability to shake his defender and get by them. Can score it from distance or stop-and-pop. I expect the junior to put up some decent numbers for Orange this coming winter. Small colleges in the area should definitely check him out. Irvin could potentially be a killer at the D3 level!
• TJ Pugh (6’5” / SF / Shelby / Extreme Heat): TJ Pugh is a modern day point forward, with the ability to handle it like a point guard. Pugh can score from the low block with ease, always showcasing good footwork. Gets to the hoop with ease, and is a work in progress with the three ball. Not the most explosive player, but it has came a ways. Pugh is a player with D1 upside, that I think could fit well at a low major. D2’s should get in on the 6-5 forward, in what would be a big reward.
• Tae Perie (6’0” / PG / Butchel / OBC): I watched Perie in the state final four, also this summer. The junior guard has a solid ability to let it fly, knowing it’s going in. Creates space with the step back often, too. Perie makes good decisions with the ball in his hand, on dump-offs and could be lobs. Perie is a player who’s recruitment should pick up soon. A quick guard who can go!