Updated 2020 Rankings: New Faces (Part 1)
With the recent (and final) update of our 2020 rankings, we saw quite a few new faces added to the rankings. Whether these kids transferred in to the state, played their way into the rankings or were possibly just forgotten…
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Continue ReadingWith the recent (and final) update of our 2020 rankings, we saw quite a few new faces added to the rankings. Whether these kids transferred in to the state, played their way into the rankings or were possibly just forgotten by us in the past, we take a look at part one of the new faces in the rankings. To see the entire updated 2020 rankings, click here.
KK Robinson | 6’1” PG | Oak Hill Academy (#4 Overall)
Robinson transferred into the national powerhouse and immediately took the reigns of running the show for a coach in Steve Smith who has had a number of pros at the point guard position. The Arkansas commit ran the show to almost perfection averaging just over 11 points and 8 assists per game, while setting the tone defensively and having them end the season ranked #6 in the country.
Jamari Sibley Jamari Sibley 6'8" | SF Oak Hill Academy | 2020 State #148 Nation VA | 6’8” F | Oak Hill Academy (#6 Overall)
Sibley has all of the tools to make an immediate impact at the next level with his blend of size, athleticism and versatility on the perimeter. The Georgetown commit can guard multiple positions, make shots from all over the floor, rebound well and play well above the rim and make athletic plays on both ends of the floor.
Darius Maddox Darius Maddox 6'4" | SG Oak Hill Academy | 2020 State #89 Nation VA | 6’6” WF | Oak Hill Academy (#8 Overall)
Maddox came to Oak Hill from St. John’s in Washington DC and embraced the role as a glue guy who could score but also does the little things on both ends of the floor. The 6’6” wing has good size and can score from all three levels, guard the best guy on the other team and he scores it in bunches when he starts to get it going.
Khaliyl Davis Khaliyl Davis 6'6" | PF Woodrow Wilson | 2020 State VA | 6’6” PF | Woodrow Wilson (#31 Overall)
Davis was a breakout guy over the summer and fall and would really benefit with a prep year if he decides to go that route. The 6’6” jumping bean is quick off his feet and has great timing as a shot blocker, he can run the floor with the guards and he’s a big time finisher in the paint and around the rim
Mazae Blake Mazae Blake 6'2" | SG Hargrave | 2020 State VA | 6’2” WG | Hargrave (#62 Overall)
Blake transferred to Hargrave from Maryland and throughout the season he was one of the most consistent scorers in the VIC and helped Hargrave to a 5 seed in the VISAA playoffs. The 6’2” wing is an athletic guy who can play above the rim, he can score off the catch or off the bounce and he has a knack for finding his way to the free throw line and score from there as well.
Khalil Oden Khalil Oden 6'0" | PG Indian River | 2020 State VA | 6’0” G | Indian River (#64 Overall)
Oden was one of the top scorers in the Hampton Roads area and had some really big games against some really tough matchups throughout the year. He’s a quick lead guard that can score from multiple levels and create for himself and others off the bounce and in isolation situations.
Reggie Walton Jr. | 5’9” PG | Hargrave (#72 Overall)
The floor general for a talented Hargrave team, Raynor is a smaller guard with some toughness to him that can both distribute and run the team but can also score off the bounce in isolation situations and within the flow of the offense. He’s a confident player that will bring it against whoever is in front of him and is a guy that brings great energy for others to feed off of.
Fabio Dias Fabio Dias 6'2" | CG Virginia Episcopal | 2020 State VA | 6’2” G | Virginia Episcopal School (#87 Overall)
Dias is a guy who got better and better as the season went on and was the only senior guard on a young VES team that had its ups and downs throughout the season. He’s a guy who can play either guard position, he can shoot it from deep off the catch and he can get downhill and is a crafty finisher around the basket.
Tywon McKenzie Tywon McKenzie 6'6" | C Churchland | 2020 State VA | 6’6” C | Churchland (#89 Overall)
McKenzie is a big body post guy that’s improved immensely over the past couple of seasons and still has a ways to go and would benefit from a prep year, which is what I’ve been told he’s looking into. He plays with a good motor on both ends, he’s a good rim protector and a guy who can score on duck ins or with his back to the basket as well,