2023 Updated Player Rankings Roundtable
Our 2023 player rankings were updated this past Monday and as usual, we like to address questions in roundtable fashion to give the readers a little more insight on some FAQs. 1. What was your toughest decision with these rankings?…
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Continue ReadingOur 2023 player rankings were updated this past Monday and as usual, we like to address questions in roundtable fashion to give the readers a little more insight on some FAQs.
1. What was your toughest decision with these rankings?
Giacubeno: For me it was Solomon Ball Solomon Ball 6'3" | CG Brewster Academy | 2023 State #106 Nation NLG . The 6-foot-3 southpaw currently sits in the No. 6 position, but I could make an argument that he deserves to be in the top four and may even pan out to be a top one or two player in this class when it’s all said and done. His ability to score from all three levels, development as a play maker for others and the maturation of his body and athleticism only add to convincing me that he has some of the highest upside this local class has to offer.
Ayalew: Figuring out where to place Jason Moore Jason Moore 6'6" | PF DeMatha | 2023 MD . There’s no doubt that he is a difference-maker on the hardwood. But the fact is that he will likely pursue opportunities on the gridiron. With that being said, he’s earned a place in the top-10.
Wilson: Where to put Malik Mack Malik Mack 6'0" | PG St. John’s | 2023 State #260 Nation MD ? We have not seen him for over a year because of an injury but he is another prospect that once healthy could see a bump in the next rankings update. When I saw him last week in an open gym he has taken a lot of good strides in his development and he almost looks like a different person because of the growth spurt he hit over the last year and a half.
2. Who in the 2023 rankings could prove us wrong?
Giacubeno: Cam Sparrow witnessed a bit of a fall in the rankings to No. 49. He’s a guy that made spot appearances throughout the summer, and while I’d have liked to see more improvement with his body, his smooth approach is still very much in tact. New Town will depend heavily on both Sparrow and Cam Bush Cam Bush 5'10" | PG New Town | 2023 MD this season in order to make a push in Baltimore County play. It wouldn’t surprise me if Sparrow came in with a determined and aggressive mindset to get back into the 25-30 range of our rankings.
Ayalew: Corwin Holland III has the tools to be a high-level college prospect. If he can become a consistent producer this season, he is a safe bet to improve his current ranking of #54.
Wilson: It is a big year for Marcel Gardner Marcel Gardner 6'9" | C St. Andrew's | 2023 State MD of St. Andrew’s. I took part in a St. Andrew’s open gym this week and Gardner was not able to participate because of an injury but he has noticeably gotten taller and has put on some good strength. He could be a guy that could push to make a move in the ranking by the time the next update is out.
3. Who are some of the biggest sleepers on this list in your opinion?
Giacubeno: Calvert Hall’s Karim Harris Karim Harris 6'2" | SF Rosedale Christian | 2023 State MD could fit this category. I saw Harris this summer play with Team Thrill 16U. He started off on the B team, but quickly found rotational minutes on the circuit team because of his willingness to fill a role and embrace it. One specific moment that stood out to me was in Indianapolis, Harris wasn’t expected to play with the team for a game, but when they needed an extra player, he quickly threw his shoes on only to enter the game and be a key producer in the win. For Calvert Hall, he’ll be expected to produce at a steady rate for new head coach Gary Neal.
Ayalew: I really like Zakariya Rushdan Zakariya Rushdan 6'4" | PF Glenelg Country | 2023 State MD of Glenelg Country as a sleeper. He is a good athlete with positional size and skill. Keep an eye on the #31 overall prospect this season.
Wilson: Terrell Webster Terrell Webster 6'3" | PG McKinley Tech | 2023 State MD had a very impressive summer and is a prospect that enters his junior year on an upward projection. Look for him to have a big junior year at McKinley Tech as he is someone that might be a little under the radar currently.
I enjoyed watching Tyler Perkins Tyler Perkins 6'4" | SG Landon | 2023 State #268 Nation MD when I saw Landon play at DMV Live. Look for Perkins to play a huge role for Landon this year and is a guy that could make some noise in the MAC this season.