Late Impact Transfers For 2019-20
For most, the school semester has officially began and still, transfer news is trickling through. These particular players aren’t just guys who will see limited playing time for their new teams. As a note before looking at players moving within…
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Continue ReadingFor most, the school semester has officially began and still, transfer news is trickling through. These particular players aren’t just guys who will see limited playing time for their new teams.
As a note before looking at players moving within the Baltimore landscape, we recently learned that 2020 Javonte Brown has officially transferred back to Thornlea Secondary School in Canada. Brown is a 6-foot-11 center who really saw his game come together at the end of last season for Mount St. Joe. He transfers back to his home country where he last attended high school before making the move to Baltimore.
Ahmad Harrison | 6’1 | ’21 City
There were rumors swirling around where Harrison about where he would attend high school for his junior season throughout duration of spring and summer. As Gerstell, his orginal school, and Bishop Walsh seemed to be the two Harrison was deciding between, he made it official that he’d attend City. It came as a surprise in the moment, but Harrison has many close connection with City that make sense personally. In terms of on the floor, he’ll bring yet another play maker with the ball for the Knights. The 6-foot-1 guard had to do a little bit of everything for Gerstell last season as they captured their second-straight MIAA B Conference title. He scores the ball well from the mid-range off the dribble and does a nice job of finishing around the rim. It’ll be interesting to see how the Knights make a strong list of names mesh.
Koralp Turk | 6’7 | ’21 Mt. Carmel
Mt. Carmel adds size and shooting, two areas that were in desperate need for their frontcourt, with the addition of Turk. The 6-foot-7 stretch four recently played with the 16U Turkish National team averaging nine points and six rebounds per contest. Turk won’t blow you away with his athleticism, but he uses his strength and leverage to make an impact on the glass. Where his value will come to the forefront around this roster is his ability to stretch the floor. I’m assuming that he and sophomore point guard Deon Perry will operate in many pick-and-pop schemes offensively. If his defender closes out without control, Turk has ability to put the ball on the floor and make a play. There are always caution signs with overseas players and their ability to adjust to the American game. While this may be the case with Turk for the first chunk of the season, he’ll have ample opportunities to get comfortable as a play maker with this Mt. Carmel team.
Malik Scipio | 6’3 | ’21 Parkville
Scipio will be an addition that goes under the radar until the season comes. The 6-foot-3 combo guard was a standout at the junior varsity level for Mt. Carmel last season. I got the chance to see Scipio in action over a dozen times this summer and his versatility as a scorer and passer will fit well with what Parkville needs. Much of the Knights success will come from their senior duo in John Godinez and Jordan Strickland, but Scipio adds another competent play maker with the ball so Godinez won’t have to shoulder that role completely. He also brings versatility as a defender with his mix of athleticism and strength. You’ll likely see Scipio guard from the point guard to wing position. There’s even a chance he can guard fours if put in a smaller lineup. Again, this will be an under the radar addition for now, but make no mistake, Scipio should fill a big role as Parkville tries to repeat another successful season in the county.