2022 player rankings: 5 high jumpers
There was a little shuffle inside the top 10 with Ohio State commit Felix Okpara moving up one spot to No. 3. Vanderbilt commit Malik Dia moved up one spot to No. 6. Murray State commit Justin Morgan moved up…
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Continue ReadingThere was a little shuffle inside the top 10 with Ohio State commit Felix Okpara moving up one spot to No. 3. Vanderbilt commit Malik Dia moved up one spot to No. 6. Murray State commit Justin Morgan moved up two spots to No. 10.
But neither player was one of the high jumpers in the updated 2022 Tennessee player rankings.
Thanks to the summer, a handful of prospects were convincing enough to jump this time around.
Here are five high jumpers in the 2022 player rankings.
Jalen Anglin, West Carroll: Anglin moved up 22 spots to No. 36. The 6-foot-4 guard has proven that he’s one of the best guards in this class. Anglin can score with the best of them. He’s a walking bucket. Anglin is patient, as he always seeks to find an opening in the defense. He handles pressure well, can make shots from inside the 3-point line, and always takes advantage of mismatches. Anglin is a top 40 prospect in this class.
D.J. Richmond, Harding Academy: Richmond cracked the top 50 at No. 43 after being in the mid-120s. The 6-2 guard was one of the best in Division 1-A last season as he had his way with most defenders. Richmond is shifty and crafty enough to drive into the lane. He’s a good enough jump shooter from the perimeter to be considered a threat. Richmond has improved since his junior season.
T.J. Thomas, FACS: Thomas made his way inside the top 50, up 11 spots to No. 45 He may not be the best player for the Crusaders, but he can be considered as the team’s most important player. Thomas is a smart, tough, and gritty point guard, with a niche for playing hard on every possession. He has improved on his 3-point shooting. Thomas’ ball handles are sharper than they were a season ago. He’s still attacking the basket with force.
Drew Kyzar, MHEA: Kyzar is right inside the top 50 at No. 49. The 6-6 wing climbed all the way up from No. 138 after having a productive summer for the Life Changers 17U. Kyzar loves to rebound, and runs his lane very well at his size. Kyzar puts forth 100 percent on both ends of the floor. He can shoot the ball at a high clip. 0verall, he’s a smart basketball player with a steady motor.
Jaxon Toney, Harding Academy: Toney really helped himself last season, proving that he can be one of the top offensive options for a team. The 6-6 forward moved up 96 spots to No. 39. Toney can play inside-out. He can score on the block and make shots from the perimeter. When Toney’s in a rhythm, he can knock shots from long range. Defensively, Toney can contest shots at the rim and stay in front of guys who play his position.