Player Rankings:10 Potential C/O 2022 Breakout Players
The class of 2022 rankings were recently released. With over 75 players making the list, it’s our most extensive rankings yet. Several players have taken the time over the last few months to work on and improve their game. In…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2022 rankings were recently released. With over 75 players making the list, it’s our most extensive rankings yet. Several players have taken the time over the last few months to work on and improve their game. In this article we take a look at 10 breakout candidates from the class of 2022.
- Dontrell Johnson Dontrell Johnson 6'5" | SF Trinity | 2022 State NV 6’5 PF Bonanza (#13) – Sometimes opportunity is all it takes for a player to breakout. Johnson should be one of the main weapons for the Bengals this season. High motor athlete that impacts that game with his slashing, rebounding and defense. Don’t be surprised if he stuffs the stat sheet this season.
- Shane Thomas Shane Thomas 6'3" | SG Durango | 2022 State NV 6’3 SG Durango (#6) – My anticipation to see Thomas play grows larger with each passing day. A high wire act that can shoot the 3 and guard multiple positions should have no problem breaking out under the tutelage of Coach Beeten.
- Jalen Foy Jalen Foy 6'5" | SF Canyon Springs | 2022 State NV 6’5 PF Canyon Springs (#19) (featured image) – Really transformed his body over the past 6 months. Was a standstill pick and pop big before, now he is a more fluid wing that can make plays for teammates.
- Damion Byrd Damion Byrd 5'10" | PG Silverado | 2022 State NV 5’10 PG SLAM (#12) – Bryd’s transfer to SLAM immediately makes them a 3A contender. His skill set should fit in nicely with returning leading scorers Noa Del Pozo Noa Del Pozo 6'2" | PG SLAM | 2021 State NV and Peter Iliev Peter Iliev 6'1" | SG SLAM | 2021 State NV .
- Colson Madruga Colson Madruga 6'5" | PF Lake Mead Christian Academy | 2022 NV 6’5 PF Lake Mead Christian Academy (#71) – Really looking forward to watching Madruga play. The rugged forward should have a major impact for LMCA, one of the favorites in 2A this year.
- Jaycob McBath Jaycob McBath 6'0" | PG Skyline Prep | 2022 State AZ 6’0 PG Desert Valley Prep (#10) – McBath is almost more combo than point, he’ll be competing against a national schedule so his experience playing for DVP last season should help a great deal.
- Lorenzo Moore Lorenzo Moore 6'5" | PF Canyon Springs | 2022 State NV 6’4 PF Canyon Springs (#20) – Moore feels like a player that has figured out what he’s good at. Low post defense and rebounding are valuable skills, and the 6’4 post naturally provides both. Moore is a high academic prospect as well, sporting a 3.6GPA
- Gianni Rodriguez Gianni Rodriguez 6'3" | SF Sierra Vista | 2022 State NV 6’3 SF Sierra Vista (#30) – Rodriguez plays with a good pace, and has a ton of transferable skills. The versatile lefty can score off the bounce, create for teammates and rebound his position.
- Jayven Jones Jayven Jones 6'1" | SG Centennial | 2022 State NV 6’1 SG Centennial (#55) – Jones could have a big impact for the Bulldogs. With his strength and driving ability, I expect to see him spending plenty of time at the line this year.
- Christian Ware Christian Ware 6'2" | SG SLAM | 2022 State NV 6’2 SG SLAM (#69) – Ware had a nice growth spurt of 4 inches over the last 6 months. He should easily be able to adjust to the speed of varsity play. With his shooting ability I expect him to put together more than a few big nights.