The Top 25 Impact Transfers
This past spring and summer there was a ton of movement from players. COVID-19 restrictions and fear that certain county or leagues wouldn’t participate this winter put that statement on steroids. Here, we’ll take a look at the top 25…
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Continue ReadingThis past spring and summer there was a ton of movement from players. COVID-19 restrictions and fear that certain county or leagues wouldn’t participate this winter put that statement on steroids. Here, we’ll take a look at the top 25 impact transfers.
1. 2021 Jakai Robinson Jakai Robinson 6'4" | SF Rock Creek Christian | 2021 State #53 Nation MD to Rock Creek Christian (from National Christian)-Miami commit brings size at 6-foot-5, toughness and playmaking to a Rock Creek Christian team who should challenge some of the top competition in the area.
2. 2022 Rodney Rice Rodney Rice 6'4" | CG DeMatha | 2022 State #89 Nation MD to DeMatha (from Bullis)-Provides the Stags with another dynamic scorer in the backcourt who can also handle the ball for spurts throughout games.
3. 2021 Brayon Freeman Brayon Freeman 6'1" | CG National Christian | 2021 State #204 Nation MD to National Christian (from Huntington Prep)-Elite scorer and playmaker who will be leaned on heavily by new head coach Kenny Johnson. Helps put a band aid on the wound of Robinson leaving.
4. 2022 Masai Troutman Masai Troutman 6'5" | SF St. Andrew's | 2022 State MD to St. Andrew’s (from St. John’s Catholic Prep)-One of the top stock risers in the local 2022 class who brings athleticism, energy and scoring ability on the wing.
5. Ismail Habibb Ismail Habibb 5'11" | PG Lincoln Park | 2021 MD to Bishop Walsh (from Lincoln Park)-A high-level shot maker from the point guard position who has ability to fill it up quick from three and mid-range. Austin Peay commit.
6. 2023 Ben Woodard to DeMatha (from Georgetown Prep)-Intriguing young prospect who brings elite outside shooting to the Stags’ rotation and will help space the floor.
7. 2023 Solomon Ball Solomon Ball 6'3" | CG Brewster Academy | 2023 State #106 Nation NLG to St. James (from Scotland Campus)-Crafty lead guard with high IQ who can impact both ends of the floor.
8. 2021 Barry Evans Barry Evans 6'7" | SF Poly | 2021 State MD to Poly (from Oakland Mills)-Versatile wing with length at 6-foot-6 who brings needed versatility to the wing or small ball forward position after losing Justin Lewis Justin Lewis 6'8" | PF Baltimore Poly | 2020 State #49 Nation MD .
9. 2022 CJ Lee CJ Lee 6'1" | CG Northwest Jaguars | 2022 State MD to Rock Creek Christian (from Clarksburg)- Tough, dynamic point guard on the rise who will help soften the blow of losing Delonnie Hunt Delonnie Hunt 5'10" | PG Rock Creek Christian | 2020 State #495 Nation MD .
10. 2021 Kevin Kalu Kevin Kalu 6'10" | C Mt. Carmel | 2021 State MD to Mt. Carmel (from City)- Bring size at 6-foot-9, endless motor and a paint presence to a Mt. Carmel team who was desperate to add any size they could get.
11. 2021 Ahmad Harrison Ahmad Harrison 6'1" | PG National Christian | 2022 MD to National Christian (from City)- Heady southpaw floor general who balances scoring and distributing while supplying elite defensive tools in the backcourt next to Freeman.
12. Clarence Obiajulu Clarence Obiajulu 6'7" | C National Christian | 2021 State MD to National Christian (from City)-Sound and fundamental 6-foot-7 big who is a willing defender, shot-blocker and rebounder. Gives guards a dump-off and dunk option on penetration.
13. 2021 Kenny McKoy Kenny McKoy 6'5" | C Wise | 2021 MD to Wise (from St. Mary’s Ryken)-Versatile 6-foot-7 forward who embraces physicality and plays with an edge. Should fill a big role for Wise this season.
14. 2022 Willie Rivera Willie Rivera 6'1" | CG Rock Creek Christian | 2022 State MD to Wise (from Rock Creek Christian)-Dynamic scoring guard who can do so from all three levels. Splits time as primary ball-handler and will log a few big time scoring outings this season.
15. Amare Curtis Amare Curtis 5'9" | PG Coolidge | 2022 State MD to Coolidge (from Springbrook)-Scrappy lead guard who brings energy to the defensive end and a rim-attacking guard with the ball.
16. 2021 Tekao Carpenter to National Christian (from TC Williams)-Will supply valuable floor spacing and outside shooting as an off-ball guard next to Harrison and Freeman.
17. 2022 Cortez Johnson to St. Frances (from Loch Raven)-Long, 6-foot-7 wing/forward that adds defensive versatility for the Panthers alongside 2021 Julian Reese Julian Reese 6'8" | C St. Frances | 2021 State #109 Nation MD and 2024 Derik Queen in the frontcourt.
18. 2022 Shaquille Samuels Shaquille Samuels 6'6" | PF Mt. Zion Prep | 2022 State MD to Avalon (from Richard Montgomery)-Active and versatile 6-foot-5 wing who can fill up a box score and log heavy minutes at multiple positions.
19. 2021 Jalen White Jalen White 6'2" | CG Mount St. Joseph | 2021 State MD to Mount St. Joseph (from Old Mill)-High IQ, skilled southpaw guard who will bring valuable minutes to the Gaels rotation with a good chance of being a starter.
20. 2021 Ryan Prather to Bishop Walsh (from Clarkburg)-Solid guard with high IQ who can play off the ball and impact the game in many ways.
21. 2021 Mike Ayala to St. John’s Catholic Prep (from Blair)-Lead guard who will expected to play big minutes and produce after SJCP lost a boatload of seniors and two highly-skilled guard from last year’s team.
22. 2021 Trey Carpenter Trey Carpenter 6'0" | CG Reservoir | 2021 State MD to Reservoir (from St. Vincent Pallotti)-Extremely hard working guard who can make things happen both as a scorer or distributor. Should fit nicely with 2021 forward Bobby Hill Bobby Hill 6'5" | PF Reservoir | 2021 State MD .
23. 2023 Max Lockett to St. Frances (from Northampton)-Bring size to back up Reese at 6-foot-9 along with some athleticism and potential to be a paint weapon on both ends for short stints.
24. 2022 Aiden Mess to Mount St. Joseph (from Reservoir)-6-foot-7 physical presence who competes hard and will be a useful frontcourt addition for head coach Pat Clatchey.
25. Hassan Massenburg Hassan Massenburg 6'5" | SF New Hope | 2022 State MD to Mt. Zion Prep (from New Hope Academy)-6-foot-6 wing who can get it going from beyond the arc. Shows some potential as a defender when focused.