July’s Top Stock Boosters: 2021
Which class of 2021 prospects helped their cause the most over the month of July? Dustin Beauprey – PG – Wisconsin Crusaders I just like the way Beauprey approaches the game. With a lot of small school players, they…
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Dustin Beauprey – PG – Wisconsin Crusaders
I just like the way Beauprey approaches the game. With a lot of small school players, they can get overwhelmed on the AAU circuit. Beauprey isn’t challenged a whole lot in high school, where he puts up 40 points per game, but it’s clearly still a reflection of his talent level less than it is about the talent he’s facing. A blue collar and high-IQ point guard, Beauprey is an all-around playmaker with size, toughness, and underrated vision. If I’m a Division 2 program, I’m giving this kid a serious look over the next year.
Josh Crubaugh – W – JH1 Elite
Crubaugh really surprised us during the Prep Hoops Summer Challenge. The New Berlin Eisenhower standout can absolutely shoot the rock from just about anywhere on the floor. At 6-foot-3, Crubaugh has really good face-up ability and can knock down difficult shots with a hand in his face.
Brock Heffner – PF – ABC Young Lions
A big body with a finesse post game, Heffner has come a long way since the spring. An old school post prospect, Heffner has the type of game that’s going to carry him well into his 40’s and 50’s when he’s running at the local YMCA. While it’s easy to get excited about guys who go above the rim, 90 percent of the game is still played below the cylinder. Heffner showed off an array of moves, fakes, and counters on the block and his footwork was arguably the best in the entire field.
Tyrese Hunter – G – Phenom University
Hunter is now up to offers from UW-Milwaukee, South Dakota State, Illinois-Chicago, UC-Davis, and DePaul. An explosive scoring guard with incredible leaping ability for his size, Hunter is a rare breed. He’s mostly downhill and very rim-oriented. However, defenders know that and still can’t keep him out of the paint. Also a standout defender with the way Hunter can pressure for 94 feet and anticipate in the passing lanes, quickly turning defense into offense, if Hunter develops a reliable jump shot…watch out.
Brandin Podziemski – SG – Wisconsin Rap
We bumped Podziemski up to No. 9 in the class of 2021 ranking. He may be on his way up even higher. At this point in his development, I feel comfortable in saying that Podziemski is a strong mid-major prospect. There are some things about him that are of high major quality as well. For starters, Podziemski can flat out shoot the rock. If he’s catching in rhythm with space, it’s over for defenders. He’s not a great attacker yet and lacks the in-between game, but his athleticism is just starting to come in as Podziesmki showed fluid above the rim ability in July. If he continues trending like he has, I’d expect Podziemski to get some high serious high major attention by this time next year, if he’s still on the market.
John Lovelace – SF – ABC Young Lions
Lovelace will probably be one of the bigger risers in the next class of 2021 rankings. The 6-foot-4 wing has an intriguing skill set and athleticism. First and foremost, he’s a slasher that can finish off-balance thanks to some good length. When you consider his consistent outside shooting ability, defenders kind of have to pick their poison with the Tosa East standout. His stock can continue to soar if Lovelace can start impacting the game more defensively and apply his physical tools on that end of the floor as well.
Cade Meyer – F – Wisconsin Playground Club
We’re strongly considering Meyer for the No. 2 spot behind Patrick Baldwin Jr. He’s got to do some of the little things better before he’s a legit high major prospect, including battling on the glass as Meyer can get caught watching too much, but the upside is undeniable. Between his athleticism, footwork, perimeter and mid-range shooting, and versatility, both offensively and defensively, Meyer hits a lot of checkmarks. A prospect that’s developed incredibly quickly, Meyer seems to get better just about every event he attends.
Gavin McGrath – C – Wisconsin Playground Club
McGrath has been on a roller coaster with his ranking. He started high, began to dip, and now the Onalaska center is on his way back up after showing consistent growth over the past few months. McGrath still has a ways to go offensively, but things seemed to start clicking for him in other areas, specifically his rebounding and ability to protect the rim. The 6-foot-10 center does an excellent job of playing vertical and impacting/blocking shots without fouling. A big body that can get up and down the floor, McGrath has value as an offensive rebounder/putback presence as well. He’ll be a project at whatever level he ends up, but schools definitely have the potential to develop him into a serviceable big man down the road.