2022 Player Rankings Continued: 25-29
These five are going to grab the attention of some people down the road. In case you missed it, too, check out the first portion of this series: https://prephoops.com/2020/05/2021-player-rankings-norcal-26-30/ #25: Jordan Asuncion/5’10/SG/Kimball: This kid is a gritty player. He can…
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Continue ReadingThese five are going to grab the attention of some people down the road.
In case you missed it, too, check out the first portion of this series:
#25: Jordan Asuncion/5’10/SG/Kimball:
This kid is a gritty player. He can get after it on both sides of the ball. On offense, he can get to the paint and do a lot from there. Whether he is pulling up on a dime and finishing with a short jumper, or throwing himself against bigger guys and getting to the line, he can do that for you. He’s a good passer and has a strong feel of the court at all times. On the other side of the court, Asuncion gets his hands in passing lanes and likes to get after it. With a strong upper body, it’s hard for his opponents to get by him. However, Jordan does need to prove that he is more consistent, and once that comes he should be in good shape.
#26: Ameere Britton/6’0/CG/Elk Grove:
The rising junior is a very talented kid. For only being 6 feet, he can make a lot of noise. First, he has very nice control of the ball. He doesn’t get pressured often and has strong IQ of the court. Britton also can shoot the three-ball well. He has a quick release, which makes him that much harder to defend. Onto the other side of things, his defense can be improved. He could work on his first step on defense to make it quicker. Also, if he bulks up a little over time, it’s going to serve him well in the long run. Ameere has the potential, but his pieces need to click together.
#27: Connor Downs/6’0/PF/Lincoln:
He’s a very athletic player. Downs is solid on the offensive end. He can use his body to back people down and finish with either hand. He’s crafty at the net, and can even stretch the floor. When he hits his mid-range shot on a consistent basis, it’s really difficult to guard him. Connor is also a pretty good defender. Being physical definitely helps him. He’s not afraid to draw a charge, or use his body towards his advantage. Downs will lay it all on the floor and will doing anything for the W. He’s a good all-around player.
#28: Kobe Harris/6’0/SG/Kimball:
This kid has a ton of upside to his game, and hopefully, everything will click together soon. Harris is a gamer, to say the least. He loves the big moments, and the big stage, with lots of people in attendance. It just doesn’t faze him. He’s a very good scorer who has limitless range and is a crafty playmaker. He could improve his jump-shot and ability to draw contact, though. On defense, Kobe can pick up anywhere. Whether it’s full-court pressure or zone defense, he knows his role and can achieve it well. He has a lot to prove, and as he grows older, he will bring more assets to his game.
#29: Noah Clifford/6’6/PF/De La Salle:
For a big man, Clifford has a very good vision of the court. He knows where his teammates are and can pass the rock with pace and accuracy. When he’s in the paint, he causes defenders to crash on him because of his scoring ability, however, that is when he does his damage with passing. But when he isn’t passing, he’s super tough to guard. He’s a wrecking ball and ready to damage whoever is in sight. He rises up and won’t stop if someone tries to contest him at the rim. On the other side, he can improve his footwork and closing speed. If he drops some weight, both should improve. Clifford isn’t someone who opponents should mess around with.