Rankings: Prospects on the rise (2020)
Prep Hoops Kansas released its most recently updated 2020 class rankings this week and the updated list features several players who have been mainstays in the rankings, as well as several players who have moved up the list. Here, we…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Kansas released its most recently updated 2020 class rankings this week and the updated list features several players who have been mainstays in the rankings, as well as several players who have moved up the list.
Here, we take a look at the players ranked 21 through 25 in the Class of 2020 in Prep Hoops’ latest update.
No. | Name | HT | POS | School | Summer Team | Commitment |
21 | DK Middleton | 6’4 | G | Free State | Primtime Ballerz | |
22 | Reece Williams | 6’7 | F | Leavenworth | KC Run GMC | |
23 | Jack Moellers | 6’2 | G | St James | Pray N Play | |
24 | Nick Arensberg | 6’2 | G | Shawnee Mission East | ||
25 | Walzel Evans | 5’11 | G | Wyandotte | YOBO |
21 DK Middleton, 6’4, G/F, 2020, Free State
A strong, physical two-way guard who can handle the ball, get to the basket and finish around the basket and around the perimeter.
Why the ranking?
Middleton has a productive summer with Primetime Ballerz and helped lead his team in several shootouts that came down to the wie. He’s a more polished player than he was a season ago and is more aggressive on both sides of the floor.
22 Reece Williams, 6’7, F, 2020, Leavenworth
Williams is an old school type player for Leavenworth who combines size, length and also brings skill to the floor.He’s a strong rebounder and can make plays on both ends of the floor and looks to contest shots on the block.
Why the ranking?
He makes the most of his size and looks sharp on the low post and defends well on the high post. He has improved his speed and footwork and is stronger and more physical with the ball in his hands.
23 Jack Moellers, 6’2, G, 2020, St.James
Moellers is an elite perimeter shooter, capable of shooting the ball from well beyond the arc, playing off the ball and making some plays without the ball in his hands.
Why the ranking?
Moellers is showing out at the right time, contributing on both sides of the floor and making plays in a variety of ways on the floor. He is an emerging all-around player who has improved his ball handling and looks to score quickly. He has drawn several offers from various football programs after a strong senior year at QB for St James.
24 Nick Arensberg, 6’2, G, 2020, Shawnee Mission East
Arensberg is a well built player who can make plays on and off the ball and can also make a statement on both ends of the floor. He looks to score, rebound and block shots.
Why the ranking?
He was a strong leading option for Yobo this summer showcasing a terrific first step and a nice all-around game. Arensberg can operate as a lead guard and looks to score, attack the basket and make the most of his strong, physical build and aggressive nature.
25 Walzel Evans, 5’11, G, 2020, Wyandotte
Evans is a strong player who looks good in transition and can get to the basket and finish. He can connect from a distance and is an important two-way player on the perimeter.
Why the ranking?
Evans continues to play physical and doesn’t take plays off. He dialed in his shot over the summer and was active as a defender and transition player through contact.