2023 Rankings: Overlooked Prospects That Should Be Ranked
The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is stacked with so much competition that some guys get overlooked. Here we analyze some of the best prospects in the DFW that are still unranked. These are some of the most talented players in the…
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Continue ReadingThe Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is stacked with so much competition that some guys get overlooked. Here we analyze some of the best prospects in the DFW that are still unranked. These are some of the most talented players in the city whose names will be showing up in the rankings this upcoming season.
Nyout Arop – Small Forward – Chisholm Trail High School: 6’5 freshman with an incredible wingspan and standing reach, there’s no telling how tall this kid will be. Nyout is a marvelous shooter from deep with an excellent spot-up jumper, a sweet stroke, and good balance on his shot. He also has no problem scoring in or around the paint. Arop is becoming a master at taking the baseline and getting into the lane to score, especially with his soft-touch floater. Offensively he’s not very limited, his potential his extremely high due to his length, scoring, and shooting ability. Nyout Arop is the type of student-athlete that every college coach is looking for. He was granted the Academic All-State honor for getting it done in the classroom while still balling out on the court.
Bryson Chambers – Shooting Guard – Lakeland Christian Academy: This kid has been on the varsity team since the 8th grade, and has tremendously improved his game to the point that he was awarded the district MVP honor this season as a freshman. Bryson is a remarkably unselfish player that really works well with his teammates. A high motor prospect who is highly productive both offensively and defensively. He gives great effort when going for boards and playing defense, usually falling into a couple of steals every single game. Chambers is a decent shot-creator but has a quick first step that makes him a lot harder to stop when attacking the rim. Efficient scorer with a nice mid-range game, he shot over 50% from the field this season. Not only did Bryson Chambers stuff the stat sheet all year long ending up with 7 double-doubles, but he also led his team to their 4th state championship win. If Bryson continues to work on his handles and extend his range, he can be one of the top scorers in the city.
Coleson Messer – Forward – Highland Park High School: 3-point specialist with a quick release and consistent follow-through, his shot never changes. Messer can really shoot it, practically a knockdown shooter from anywhere beyond the 3-point line; he can spot-up or come off a screen for the shot. He’s a smart player on the court with good instincts. His feel for the game at this age is just phenomenal, always knows when to make the right pass or right cut. Coleson is no slouch on defense either, his awareness and active hands create problems for opponents every game. I think Messer can develop into an all-around high IQ player with good athleticism and an automatic jump shot. Coleson Messer may be a freshman but he already plays like a senior. It’s going to be great to see how much he progresses throughout the next few years.
Jayce Spann – Point Guard/Shooting Guard – Lone Star High School: Extremely athletic guard with natural playmaking abilities. Anytime he touches the floor he stands out. Jayce plays with a high motor and even higher energy. He put up big numbers all season, averaging about 12 points and 4 rebounds per game. Very effective on the defensive end, he gets a rebound and instantly starts the fastbreak in which he excels; Spann moves 100 miles per hour and often blows by the defense and scores. Jayce is an offensively sound player with outstanding body control when he’s attacking the rim or shooting his jump shot. His jumper is beautiful, he has impeccable form, and he gets a good enough lift on his shot to shoot over anyone contesting. He also does an exceptional job at drawing the foul and getting to the free-throw line multiple times a game. You may want to remember the name Jayce Spann, we all may be talking about him in the near future.