Notable upcoming juniors to watch for in Northeast Ohio
There’s plenty of proven talent returning throughout Northeast Ohio next season after we saw a myriad of them breakout their sophomore year. Here are some of the top upcoming juniors to keep an eye out for heading into the 2020-21…
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Continue ReadingThere’s plenty of proven talent returning throughout Northeast Ohio next season after we saw a myriad of them breakout their sophomore year. Here are some of the top upcoming juniors to keep an eye out for heading into the 2020-21 high school basketball season.
Zack Oddo, Green
Playing a significant role in the run Green had this season, Zack Oddo stepped up big throughout the year. The 6-foot-5 sophomore averaged 11 points per game, including a handful of games where he capitalized in big moments against teams like St. Vincent-St. Mary and Canton McKinley. He’s got good size and knows how to use it to his advantage and will look to play another key role in what should be a breakout junior year.
Sencire Harris Sencire Harris 6'4" | PG St. Vincent-St. Mary | 2022 State #79 Nation OH , SVSM
The No. 1 incoming junior in the state of Ohio, Sencire Harris Sencire Harris 6'4" | PG St. Vincent-St. Mary | 2022 State #79 Nation OH has developed into a rising star. This past season, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 14 points and came away with multiple games leading his team to a victory, not just scoring the ball. He was a player who would flirt with five rebounds and five assists per game for the Fighting Irish and is arguably the most complete player in his class. He’s poised for another big season for St. Vincent-St. Mary and has interest from schools like Ohio State, Dayton and Xavier.
Ted DeMarco, Lake Ridge Academy
One of the most consistent scorers in his class, Ted DeMarco led his team with an average of 19.7 points per game this past season. The 6-foot guard even scored 36 points in a game just last month. He can truly score the ball at-will and has a nice touch to his outside jump shot.
Danny Young Jr Danny Young Jr 6'2" | CG Shaker Heights | 2022 State OH , Shaker Heights
One player who really stepped up and played an important part in his team’s success was guard Danny Young Jr Danny Young Jr 6'2" | CG Shaker Heights | 2022 State OH . He’s an aggressive guard who’s very selfless and always willing to get his teammates involved. Young improved in nearly every aspect of his game from his freshman season and expect the improvements to continue, as he has the attention of some mid-major Division I programs already.
Bert Jones, Windham
Bert Jones enjoyed a very successful sophomore season. He averaged just under 20 points per game for Windham and proved to be a gifted scorer who’s only getting better with more experience. Expect another high statistical season for Jones next season. He was a first-team Northeast Inland All-District Division IV selection as well.
Josiah Harris Josiah Harris 6'7" | PF Richmond Heights | 2022 State #243 Nation OH , Richmond Heights
Arguably the most improved player in the area this past season, Josiah Harris Josiah Harris 6'7" | PF Richmond Heights | 2022 State #243 Nation OH did it all for Richmond Heights. He went on to average 20 points per game for the Spartans and he’s a versatile forward who handles the ball well for his size and creates a plethora of scoring opportunities near the rim. The 6-foot-7 forward was a second-team Division IV selection and holds offers from schools like Cleveland State, Akron and Youngstown State heading into his junior year.
Kyle Zygmunt, Independence
One of the most improved players in his conference. rising sophomore Kyle Zygmunt averaged 13 points per game for Independence this past season. He’s a player that uses his size to his advantage, creating scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates quite often. Zygmunt is known to be a floor general and finds ways to contribute off the ball just as well as making plays with the ball in his hands.
Jamal Sumlin, Rhodes
Playing his first season at Rhodes this past year, Jamal Sumlin transitioned smoothly into an elite role in the Ram offense as a sophomore guard. I’d say Sumlin has elite court vision at such a young age, as he knows when to make the right play for his teammates down the stretch. He’s got a smooth offensive game and knows how to create space with the ball to create an open jump shot. The 6-foot-1 guard holds offers from Cleveland State and Rider heading into his junior year.
Elmore James Elmore James 6'4" | SG Brush | 2022 State OH , Brush
One of the premier on-ball defenders in the area, Elmore James Elmore James 6'4" | SG Brush | 2022 State OH played a crucial role in checking opposing teams’ best players throughout the year. He wasn’t just effective on the defensive side of the ball, as he averaged 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game this season for the Arcs. James enters the offseason holding three Division I offers.