2022 Rankings: Crafty Playmakers
The 2022 class is filled with endless prospects and is perhaps one of the best and deepest class in the country on top of just Florida. Prior to the season, there were 188 prospects ranked and now there have been…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 class is filled with endless prospects and is perhaps one of the best and deepest class in the country on top of just Florida.
Prior to the season, there were 188 prospects ranked and now there have been 159 additions, bringing the total number to 346 players.
We want to rank as many kids as possible so first off college coaches can tap into our network and find kids they might not even know about. Also, having programs and kids feel included is important. All these kids play a role on their squads.
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Here is a look at some of the top crafty playmakers. We will have more stories on players to keep a close eye on in the 2022 class here in the coming days with the very first 2023 rankings also ready to launch.
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No. 11 – Ausar Thompson is a fierce and speedy defender who likes to block shots and hit jumpers. Much like his twin brother Amen Thompson, Ausar, a 6’5″ guard/wing as well is beyond athletic. His playmaking ability shows all throughout games for Pine Crest as he averaged 17.3 PPG and 6.3 RPG as a sophomore. USF, Alabama, Iowa State, FGCU and FAU have all offered. Oklahoma State is showing heavy interest.
No. 12 – Jett Howard Jett Howard 6'5" | SG IMG Academy | 2022 State #64 Nation FL is someone who could easily be in the top 10 of this list. His head coach at University School Ron Oliver said Howard is reaching 6’8″ which is a scary sentiment considering he was 6’4″ coming into the season. With offers from UF, Michigan and Vanderbilt, the sky is the limit for the shooter and crafty lay-in artist. Howard averaged 15.6 PPG as a sophomore with a season-best of 33 against Stranahan where he shot 10-of-14 from the field.
No. 21 – Jaylen Martin has picked up offers from Georgetown and TCU in the past few days compiling those with USF, Arkansas Little Rock and Stetson. The 6’6″ combo guard is a special talent who reached double digits in all but four games last season while averaging 15.1 PPG and 6.7 RPG for Florida High up in the panhandle. His best performance of the season came against Paxon where he dropped 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field. Martin is just starting to hit his true peak.
No. 24 – AJ Brown AJ Brown 6'4" | CG Orlando Christian Prep | 2022 State #190 Nation FL really took the next step forward, proving his burst and smarts were consistent assets. A true athletic playmaker at 6’3″, Brown has a nice mid-range jumper and his moves to the rack seem to always help him score. Averaging 14.3 PPG, he reached double digits 24 of 30 games as Orlando Christian Prep won another Class 2A state title. Brown’s best outing came against Wildwood where he netted 35 points on 14-of-19 shooting from the field. He holds offers from Alabama, USF and Hofstra currently.
No. 25 – Jah Nze Jah Nze 6'3" | PG Hagerty | 2022 State FL fits the true mold of a tough-nosed lead guard. At 6’3″, he is both strong and crafty as an attacker and shooter. Nze leads Hagerty and has done so since his freshman season. He played up with Team Parsons 16U a bunch last summer and will be ready to go once AAU returns this summer. Nze holds offers from USF and UNF in-state, but I expect many more programs to keep tabs on him.
No. 28 – Riley Kugel Riley Kugel 6'5" | CG Dr. Phillips | 2022 State #208 Nation FL is a gamer. The first time I saw him during this regular season, the 6’5″ Central Florida Christian guard drilled a buzzer-beater on his birthday to beat Ocoee 59-58 (VIDEO). The kid can flat out shoot it, his body is long and not close to being done growing or filling out. Kugel averaged 16.4 PPG and recorded double digits in all but six games on the season. UNF has offered and FSU is showing strong interest. Kugel is a prospect who will be on the rise and I think that progress is coming very soon.
No. 30 – Kaleb Walters made the move from Miramar to Westminster this season and he instantly provided a spark for his new squad. He is a long and powerful combo guard who doubles as a leaper and point-getter. Walters averaged 11.8 PPG and 7.3 RPG as a sophomore and has drawn interest from Dayton, USF and Wake Forest. Maturing rapidly, he is in for a huge step forward here shortly.