2021 class: Prospects who could be top 10
I’m pretty sure most people saw my last story on who I think are the top 10 players in the 2021 class. I’m past that now, but I will review the top 10 before the 2020 season starts. Now, let’s…
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Continue ReadingI’m pretty sure most people saw my last story on who I think are the top 10 players in the 2021 class.
I’m past that now, but I will review the top 10 before the 2020 season starts.
Now, let’s go into a different direction. This time, I want to focus on prospects who are knocking on the door of being a top 10 player in this class.
The players I’m going to list have had successful junior seasons and will probably have successful summers on the AAU circuits.
This is part two of a short series on the 2021 class. The final piece will talk about prospects who could be top 30 in the class.
So, let’s get to this list.
Matthew Schneider, Siegel: The 6-foot-5 shooting guard averaged 17.5 points and six rebounds for the Stars this season. Schneider has a nice release and rebounds the ball pretty well to be a two-guard.
Matthew Sells, Livingston Academy: Sells did everything he was supposed to do this season. He averaged 27.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Sells is another sniper in the 2021 class. He’s one of the best shooters this class has to offer.
Grant Slatten, White County: Slatten averaged 26.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.3 steals this season. Like Sells, Slatten put up Mr. Basketball-like numbers.
JP Pegues, Hillsboro: Pegues hit game winners this season. He’s a gym rat. Pegues played well last summer for Work Hard Be Humble. He’s easily top 15 in his class. I have him either at 10th or 11th. He had 26 points, six rebounds and six assists against Cane Ridge. Pegues had 21 points and nine assists in a 71-39 win over Hunters Lane and 25 points in a 75-36 win over Overton.
Daveonne Warfield, Kirby: Warfield doesn’t get talked about as much as other guards in this season, but he’s a natural scorer. He averaged 19.6 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and two steals for the Cougars.
Tadarius Jacobs, Memphis East: Jacobs is a patient scorer. Every shot he takes is a good shot. Jacobs averaged 15.5 points per game for the Mustangs this season. One of his highlight performances came against Center Hill when he dropped 31 points in a double-digit win.
Jalen Brown, Wooddale: Brown started the 2019 season off on a good note, with a 20-point outing in a road win at Hillcrest, then the 6-4 scoring guard went into a slump and also dealt with some injuries. He got back into rare form once the postseason arrived. Brown had 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists in a regional tournament win over Bolivar Central.
Mason Miller, Houston: Miller’s shot selections took a hit this season thanks to the arrival of combo guard Alden Applewhite Alden Applewhite 6'7" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2021 State #126 Nation AZ , but he was still productive for the Mustangs. Halfway through the season, the 6-8 wing was averaging 14.3 points per game. He had 18 points and 10 rebounds in Houston’s 63-43 win over Arlington in a sectional matchup.
T.J. Madlock, Houston: Madlock does a lot of things well. His strength is attacking the basket. His jumper still needs some work. Halfway through the season, Madlock was averaging 11.4 points for the Mustangs. One of his best performances this season was on the road at Center Hill when scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half.
Brandon Maclin, Jackson South Side: Jackson is the Hawks’ best wing. He plays solid defense, moves well without the ball and attacks the lane when it’s available. For the season, Maclin averaged 12 points, six rebounds and three assists per game. His averages would have been higher, but South Side has depth in its backcourt.