2022 Baltimore Guard Rankings (10-6)
As we continue to battle through these unprecedented times, here at Prep Hoops the staff is doing deep dives into each class. I’ve began my release of position rankings for Baltimore, the area I cover heavily. It’s time to move…
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Continue ReadingAs we continue to battle through these unprecedented times, here at Prep Hoops the staff is doing deep dives into each class. I’ve began my release of position rankings for Baltimore, the area I cover heavily. It’s time to move to the 2022 class where there is no shortage of talent and even a few prospects who have a chance to play at the high-major Division I level. I understand there is much confusion these days with claiming a player’s true “position,” so instead of breaking down point guards and shooting guards separately for this class I’ve decided to group them into one, break down their games in the write-ups and hopefully give the reader a better feel for what the player offers.
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10. Andrew Rheubottom Andrew Rheubottom 6'2" | SF Milford Mill | 2022 MD | 6’2 | Milford Mill
Rheubottom was a swiss army knife for the Millers as he contributed on a consistent basis to every statistical category. At 6-foot-2, he plays much bigger than his height, which can be attributed to the fact that he played forward for much of his elementary/middle school days. Rheubottom has a guard skill set that allows him to make plays in transition, knock down shots when left open and finish through contact at the rim. As he continues to develop as more of a primary playmaker, seeing Rheubottom’s vision as a passer will help boost his stock.
9. Carlos Alexander Carlos Alexander 5'11" | PG Mervo | 2022 MD | 5’11 | Mervo
Alexander is an energetic, flashy point guard who feeds off of momentum. There are stints during games where he makes advanced reads and showcases valuable instincts.The 5-foot-11 lead guard is extremely shifty and pushes the ball up the court in a hurry in transition. I’d still label Alexander as a streaky shooter from deep instead of a consistent threat, but his ability to get into the paint and finish with craft or locate open teammates is constantly on the opposing coach’s mind. Where Alexander needs to improve is his attitude. As stated earlier, he feeds off energy from the crown, but I’ve seen that energy also impact his game in a negative way.
8. Jordan Pennick Jordan Pennick 6'1" | CG Archbishop Spalding | 2022 State MD | 6’0 | Archbishop Spalding
Pennick has an argument as being the most underrated guard in this class. The 6-foot guard shared the ball-handling duties on a young Spalding team filled with young, talented players. He was at his best when he had the ball in isolation opportunities where he could break his man down off the dribble, get into the paint and either finish through contact or use his feel and vision to find open teammates around the rim or perimeter. He showcased a smooth shooting stroke from three off the catch and was a presence beyond the arc defenses had to account for. Pennick’s physicality and competitiveness translates from his success on the gridiron. We’ve seen plenty of football standouts also see success in the MIAA and Pennick could be next on that list as a special dual-sport athlete.
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7. Tobi Nnadozie Tobi Nnadozie 6'4" | SF Mt. Carmel | 2021 MD | 6’3 | Mt. Carmel
Nnadozie impressed in his first season playing in the MIAA since transferring from Perry Hall. The 6-foot-3 guard has explosive athleticism that makes him an above the rim threat in transition and in the half court for lobs. He’s at his best in the open floor, but in the half court when he catches on the perimeter, quickly rips through and gets downhill, he becomes tough to contain. Defensively Nnadozie is a valuable piece with his versatility. He can guard both guard slots and cause problems with his quickness and anticipation against longer wings. The key for Nnadozie going forward will be becoming a more consistent shooter and expanding his IQ, which will come with time and experience.
6. Tyheil Peterson Tyheil Peterson 5'10" | PG Archbishop Spalding | 2022 State MD | 5’11 | Archbishop Spalding
Peterson had a productive season for Spalding, forming one of the best young backcourts next to Pennick. Similar to Pennick, Peterson can play on or off the ball, but Peterson is better when his responsibilities are geared towards him being aggressive as a scorer. The 5-foot-11 combo guard can get going from deep off the catch or off the bounce. He uses quick crossovers to get the edge on his defender, get into the paint and either embrace contact on his way to the basket or find the weak spot in the defense by hitting open teammates for easy looks. While he isn’t the loudest player on the floor, Peterson plays with an admirable competitiveness that is contagious to his teammates. He’s not afraid to do the dirty work such as taking charges and crashing the glass aggressively.