Last week we revamped our class of 2022 rankings with input from our staff members in the SoCal region. What came of those discussions was the most comprehensive and unbiased rankings in the Southern California area for rising juniors. This piece takes a look at lower ranked players who have a chance to rise in our next update, based on the expectation that there will at least be a high school season in 2020-2021.
Last week we revamped our class of 2022 rankings with input from our staff members in the SoCal region. What came of those discussions was the most comprehensive and unbiased rankings in the Southern California area for rising juniors. This piece takes a look at lower ranked players who have a chance to rise in our next update, based on the expectation that there will at least be a high school season in 2020-2021.
Isaac PeraltaIsaacPeralta6'0" | PGJSerra | 2022State, JSerra - The high IQ point guard should take over the starting spot for graduating senior Justin WilliamsJustinWilliams6'1" | SGJSerra | 2020State#386Nation next season. The 6-foot-1 junior-to-be plays with nice pace, is a reliable decision maker and can score with crafty finishes around the basket or pull-up jumpers in transition and half-court settings. Peralta currently sits at No. 44 in our rankings.
The 6-foot-1 point guard should see starters minutes for JSerra next season.
Cord StansberryCordStansberry6'3" | SGShadow Hills | 2022State, Shadow Hills - We went in-depth on Stansberry in one of our top newcomers piece and his stock has already begun to take off with a recent offer from Pepperdine. The 6-foot-3 combo guard has dynamic scoring ability to go along with good feel for the game and a pop of athleticism in his legs. Stansberry checks in at No. 47 now, but should see his stock rise considerably come next high school season.
Alex NokesAlexNokes6'7" | PFSanta Monica | 2022State, Santa Monica - A physical 6-7 forward, Nokes showed flashes of production and budding skill for the Vikings last season. With the graduation of power forward Ethan BerksEthanBerks6'6" | PFSanta Monica | 2020State and wing Quincy McGriffQuincyMcGriff6'6" | SFSanta Monica | 2020State#329Nation, our No. 70 prospect has the chance to step into more minutes and more touches during his junior season.
Melian MartinezMelianMartinez6'8" | CValley Christian | 2022State, Valley Christian - Martinez comes in at No. 71 on our updated rankings and his defensive ability, combined with his length and athleticism, makes us think this power forward/center prospect could shoot up the rankings as he increases his offensive skill-set and adds some weight to his wiry frame to better compete on the boards.
Anthony ScottAnthonyScott6'6" | SFTorrey Pines | 2022State, Torrey Pines - Scott played junior varsity at Torrey Pines last season, which is common for sophomores in that storied program, and the 6-foot-6 wing has some intriguing long-term potential not only in his frame, but also in his game. Our No. 81 prospect is an active and athletic slasher who uses his length and quick leaping ability to finish over length in the paint.
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