Class of 2021 Players Ranked #136-#143 and Why
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Time to revisit the Class of 2021 rankings and adjust to account for the player’s growth and stagnation. Read about #144-149. Read about #158-165.
If you want to look at the complete rankings, smash here.
The following players are now ranked in the Top 145 statewide (LEFT-new rank).
#136 Fabian Nelson*
Formerly of Collierville High, Fabian is a flashy guard with impressive handles. Quick enough to be a problem. Excited to see the confirmed camper Fabian and his younger brother at the 2019 Fall Combine.
#137 Charles Dunson (Hillwood)
#138 Jacob Bedwell (South Gibson County)
#139 Orion Davis (Signal Mountain)
Orion came up with the Chattanooga Grizzliez AAU program. He played with Caleb Ellis-Swoffard, B.J. Ragland, Darwin Randolph, Trent Fonseca, Malachi Fletcher, and so on.
#140 Marcus Trotter Jr. (Davidson Academy)
Class of 2021 guard Marcus Trotter Jr. ran with Tennessee Court Kings a year back under Coach Parrish.
Trotter Jr. “got to the basket whenever he chose. Finished through contact and also defended the other team’s best player all weekend.” Gives a little relief for primary ball-handler. Short for off-guard.
#141 Tyler Wilson (Sevier County)
Tyler helped Wesley Maples (2020) get the Sevier County team to the Class AAA State Tournament. He lacks change of direction, has some bounce, and plus strength. Wilson plays like a defensive lineman that joined the hoopers in P.E. class. The limitations are height for the position and lateral mobility. Investment in the team is a big one though. Wilson does not need to be the lead dog to enter a fight.
#142 Rayquan Nesbitt (Creekwood)
Formerly of Rhea County, Rayquan Nesbitt is a bouncy guard with scoring versatility. Nesbitt spent some time with WHBH, a young, soaring AAU program from middle Tennessee.
#143 Bryson Smith (Notre Dame)
Bryson attended the PrepHoopsTN Summer Combine and earned his way into the All-Star Game with impressive stop-and-go speed.
How did he measure against his peers?
- Class of 2021
- 6’1″ 175
- Wingspan — 6’2 3/4″
- Height w/o shoes — 6’1″
- Height w/ shoes — 6’2 3/4″
- Hand Span — 10.5″
- Hand Length — 9.0″
- Lane Agility — 11.92, 12.16
- 3/4 court sprint — 3.28
- Summer Combine Ranking — #15
- State Ranking — Top 150 (View)
- All-Star Top 20
NBA Stylistic Comparison: 2013 Clippers Matt Barnes
College Projection: NAIA
*Fabian Nelson moved outside the state to Mississippi. Because PrepHoops.com is organized by state borders he will drop out of the Tennessee rankings by next update.
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