Baltimore Unsigned Seniors Schools Need To Know About (Pt. 1)
As scrimmages and official games are underway, it’s an opportunity to see which players put the time in over the summer. For unsigned seniors, the next couple of months are crucial in determining if and where they’ll play at the…
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Continue ReadingAs scrimmages and official games are underway, it’s an opportunity to see which players put the time in over the summer. For unsigned seniors, the next couple of months are crucial in determining if and where they’ll play at the next level. Every year, we see players commit to their respective schools early while other wait to make their announcement as late as spring.
It’s early, and I’ll keep this list updated throughout the season, but here are some unsigned seniors that college programs should be looking out for.
Rahim Ali | Poly
Ali is the definition of a floor general with experience. The 5-foot-11 point guard has orchestrated Poly to three-straight Class 3A titles and barring anything catastrophic this season, the Engineers are clear favorite for the title in 2019-20. Ali has elite IQ and has improved drastically as a three-level scorer. Defensively he is a menace scoring the ball and brings the intangibles such as leadership, passion and intensity for the game that can quickly spread throughout a team.
Mitch Fischer | Loyola
Fischer had a breakout junior season that resulted in getting voted to the First-Team All MIAA alongside some impressive company. The 6-foot-7 stretch forward brings versatility as a scorer and length defensively. Fischer has shined in Loyola’s system-heavy offense and is a great option for schools looking for a swing man at the four position who can help space the floor.
Chandler Johnson | Franklin
Johnson transferred to Franklin after spending the last three seasons at Mount St. Joseph. The 5-foot-11 point guard is a dynamic scorer who can operate effectively in ball-screens. He guards the ball well in full-court scenarios defensively. Johnson will be relied on heavily by his new team, which should allow people to get a better feel for his overall skill set and what level best suits him.
Elijah Rantin | Mervo
Rantin has steadily improved since stepping foot on Mervo’s campus as a sophomore. At 6-foot-9, Rantin has great size to be a disrupting presence around the rim defensively and an effective rebounder. Rantin has shown improved ability to catch and finish strong in the painted area and should see more opportunities comes his way this season with the play-making guards that Mervo is equipped with.
Mike Gray | Lake Clifton
Gray is one of the toughest players that you’ll find in the DMV. The 5-foot-11 guard thrives in situations where he can get downhill and use his physicality to finish around the rim and through contact. He’s improved as a shooter both from mid-range and beyond the arc. Above all, Gray’s competitiveness is what brings much value. He’s determined to stop his man every possession and will do all of the little things to get his team to a win.
Andrew Mills | New Town
The 2018-19 Baltimore County Player of the Year looks to prove himself once again as a senior. The 6-foot-5 wing can give the opposition nightmares with his ability to heat up quickly from three, but also has soft touch around the rim. In transition, Mills can finish over the rim when the opportunity presents itself. He’s still developing as a guy who can operate consistently off the dribble, but crashes the boards aggressively on both ends.
Jordan Brathwaite | Glenelg Country
Brathwaite is one of those prospects that could develop late into a steal for a college program. At 6-foot-7, he already has the length to be an effective defender on the perimeter. He rebounds well for a wing and has soft touch in the painted area. Brathwaite can also get it going from three after he sees one drop. If he can become a consistent threat from deep, his value rises tremendously.
Dominick Carrington | City
Carrington is one of the top guards available that can fill it up quickly from deep. He gives up some size at 5-foot-10, but gets great lift on his jumper and doesn’t need a lot of time to get it off. Carrington still isn’t as consistent as a playmaker off the dribble, but could be a nice addition as a combo guard in hopes that he grows in that area over time. He competes extremely hard and moves laterally well enough to make life hard on his match up.