Most Interesting VA Prospects Regardless of Class
Virginia is a state that constantly produces solid basketball talent, especially on the college level. In this article, a handful of the most intriguing prospects in the state will be introduced and analyzed. Tyler Nickel Tyler Nickel 6'8" | SF…
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Continue ReadingVirginia is a state that constantly produces solid basketball talent, especially on the college level. In this article, a handful of the most intriguing prospects in the state will be introduced and analyzed.
Tyler Nickel
Tyler
Nickel
6'8" | SF
East Rockingham | 2022
State
#85
Nation
VA
6’8 Wing/2022
While not from the 757, many scouts in VA regardless of area are just as aware of
Tyler Nickel
Tyler
Nickel
6'8" | SF
East Rockingham | 2022
State
#85
Nation
VA
as anyone else. A 6’8 guard/wing, perhaps what makes Nickel so tantalizing as a prospect is his shooting stroke. Nickel is a deadeye shooter, which combined with his 6’8 frame makes for a nearly unstoppable option from downtown. Nickel very well may end up one of the best in the nation for the class of 2022 if he continues to develop.
Curtis Blair 6’6 Forward/2023
Curtis Blair has all the tools to be a formidable forward in his class. A rising sophomore, Blair already has arguably a college level physical frame. Long and bouncy, Blair already plays with a high motor, and if he continues to develop his game, he could end up one of the best forwards in VA.
Amari Baylor 6’6 Post/2022
Amari Baylor plays like a man among boys in high school. Why is this scary? He is only a sophomore! Baylor is a wide, powerful post player who uses his size to box out and rake in rebounds. Baylor will likely end up the strongest forward in VA by the time he is a senior.
Christian Carden
Christian
Carden
6'4" | PF
Varina | 2022
State
VA
6’5 Wing/2022
Christian Carden
Christian
Carden
6'4" | PF
Varina | 2022
State
VA
put up impressive numbers this year despite sharing the court with two other high level prospects. Carden is a lanky forward who can score from the inside out. Carden easily operates as a big, physically imposing wing or can switch it up and play as an undersized big. Due to all of this versatility, do not be shocked if his stock starts to rise going into his junior campaign.