Impact Baltimore County Transfers
As we continue our ‘dead period’ previews, I move onto the impact transfers in the Baltimore County Public School conferences. While there is always a lot of movement in public schools, only a select few can be categorized as impact…
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Continue ReadingAs we continue our ‘dead period’ previews, I move onto the impact transfers in the Baltimore County Public School conferences. While there is always a lot of movement in public schools, only a select few can be categorized as impact transfers. Guys that move the needle and help put their team in a better position to compete for the city or state title. There could very well still be a few prospects that move immediately before school starts, but as of now, here are some impact transfers to watch for the 2019-20 season.
Detwan Montague | 6’7 | Milford Mill ’21
Montague brings size and an inside presence to a league that lacks in that department. The 6-foot-7 St .Frances transfer will see a major uptick in playing time in comparison to his time at his old school, which should bode well for his overall development. Not only will Montague bring size, but also a great motor and teammate willing to fill any role his coach needs. There are very few quality bigs in the Baltimore County Public School league, so Montague will have an advantage in most of the Millers’ match ups. Offensively, he’s more of an old school big in that he operates on the block with his back to the basket. Milford Mill has its share of solid scoring guards, but they’ll need to utilize Montague if they want to reach their full potential.
Stephon Marcano | 6’0 | New Town ’20
New Town suffered a major loss with 2021 forward Julian Reese transferring to St. Frances. The defending Baltimore County champions will heavily depend on their guard and wing production. With the addition of Stephon Marcano, a Coppin Academy transfer, it’ll certainly help their cause. Marcano is a 6-foot skinny guard who can score in a variety of ways. He has proven to be effective out on the perimeter where he can break his man down off the dribble. Marcano has soft touch on his floater and smooth form on his jumper. He shoots with range on catch-and-shoot situations beyond the arc. His presence lessens the scoring load on ’20 Andrew Mills and ’20 Martaz Robinson.
Sammy Scott | 5’8 | Milford Mill ’22
Don’t be fooled by Scott’s size, he brings his hard hat every time he steps on the floor. Last season at City, Scott was in a limited role with the influx of guards on the roster, but for the Millers, he’ll be able to serve as a facilitator and play maker in respectable minutes and maybe even a starting role. Scott is short and stout, but has some speed to go with his moves off the dribble. Once he gets into the paint, he has nice vision and ability to anticipate which teammate will be open after the defensive rotation. Defensively, Scott competes at a high level and has the lateral quickness to pressure the ball effectively the length of the floor. The addition of Scott moves ’20 guard Jermaine Goodwyn to the two and allows him to take on more of a scoring role, which is a big positive for this team.
Ramon Villanueva | 6’4 | Sparrow Point’ 21
Villanueva is a hidden gem that spent the past two season at Perry Hall. As a freshman, he was moved up to varsity at the end of the season when the Gators mad their impressive run to win their second-straight Class 4A title. Last season, Villanueva played minutes but decided it Perry Hall wasn’t the best fit for him. As of right now, Sparrow Point will be his next destination, but after impressing in the EBA Summer League by leading his team to the championship and winning MVP, MIAA schools are trying to cash in on his services late. The 6-foot-4 wing brings versatility and high IQ to the floor. He’s played in the frontcourt for his entire career, so his rebounding skills are above average for a typical wing. While he doesn’t blow you away athletically, his feel for the game and ability to expose the defense’s mistakes make him very valuable. He can score from all three levels in an efficient manner. There won’t be anything special about the way he gets his buckets, just effective one or two move dribble combos into a smooth jump shot. Wherever Villanueva ends up, he’ll be a huge addition.
Andrew Rheubottom | 6’2 | Milford Mill ’22
Rheubottom comes off of a solid freshman season at Pikesville. For the Millers, Rheubottom will bring some play making to the guard and wing position. The 6-foot-2 guard doesn’t hesitate to make winning plays whether it be diving on the ground for a loose ball or taking a charge defensively. As he makes the transition from playing in the frontcourt to the guard spot, he’ll be an above average rebounder. Rheubottom was highly sought after by private schools coming out of eighth grade, so his chances of being an impact player throughout the next three years is fairly high.