2022 Prospects Most Affected by AAU Postponement
With the AAU season all but wiped out for at least the first part of the spring, prospects and college coaches are lying in wait until they can get back in the gym. Here’s a look at prospects who will…
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Continue ReadingWith the AAU season all but wiped out for at least the first part of the spring, prospects and college coaches are lying in wait until they can get back in the gym. Here’s a look at prospects who will be impacted the shutdown and players who programs should flock to when it’s time to resume action…
Maker Bar Maker Bar 6'9" | C Ballard | 2022 State KY , Ballard and Bradley Beal Elite – Our top ranked prospect in the class, Bar is off the radar as a recruit due to the fact that no one had ever heard of him until last fall. With his length, athleticism and upside (three things coaches love) combined with the platform that Bradley Beal Elite provides, Maker would likely have garnered some attention and possibly his first offers this spring.
Tim Hall Tim Hall 6'6" | PF Westminster Catawba | 2023 State SC , Dunbar and Manimal Elite – Hall is possibly the best athlete in the state but his recruiting is about non existent right now. Playing on a loaded Manimal team with two players holding D1 offers already, Hall could have had a chance to join Christian Spalding Christian Spalding 6'4" | PG Evangel Christian | 2022 State KY and James Jewell James Jewell 6'6" | PF Marion County | 2022 State KY as 2022 prospects with offers.
Jordan Akal Jordan Akal 6'1" | PG Harlan | 2022 State KY , Harlan and M.A.T.T.S. Mustangs 17u – One of the few 2022s who was planning to play up a level on 17u, Akal is known for his ability to score the ball at all three levels but could have had a chance to rack up scholarship offers if he also showed he can be an effective distributor with the ball as the 17u MATTS group has some talented wing scorers.
Hayden Burgess Hayden Burgess 6'10" | PF Oldham County | 2022 State KY , Oldham County and Griffin Elite – The tallest player in the class, Burgess is an off the radar recruit because he was primarily a JV player on a veteran Oldham County team this year. With his elite size and a good skill level, Hayden was likely to catch at least a few coaches eyes this Spring as there just aren’t many 6’10 prospects running around out there.
Hagan Harrison Hagan Harrison 6'1" | CG Madison Central | 2023 KY , Montgomery County and Louisville Magic – Harrison had a strong Sophomore season in Coach Steve Wright’s first year at the helm and was looking to parlay that success into a solid 16u AAU season. Hagan is more physically mature than most in the 22 class and could have parlayed that ability to get to the rim into some D1 interest this spring.
Kanye Henderson Kanye Henderson 6'3" | SG Henry Clay | 2022 State KY , Henry Clay and Charlotte Court – The heir apparent to Marques Warrick Marques Warrick 6'3" | SG Henry Clay | 2020 State #365 Nation KY at Henry Clay (just my opinion), Kanye is built like Warrick and plays a lot like Marques at the same age. Henderson can score the ball at all three levels and has made strides on defense. If he starts to reach his potential, he can have a Warrick like recruiting bump.
JiAirius Webb JiAirius Webb 6'7" | PF Owensboro | 2023 State KY , Owensboro Catholic and Hoop Dreams – If a coach is looking for a long athletic forward, Ji Webb fits that bill to a tee. With his combination of low post scoring and rim protection, JiArius is a growth spurt away from being JJ Traynor JJ Traynor 6'8" | PF Bardstown | 2020 State #223 Nation KY . As he stands now, he’s working to improve his shooting and overall skill level but can definitely be attractive to coaches as they start to look at the 2022 class.