2022 Rankings Update: New Additions
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The class of 2022 is a very talented group with plenty of great prospects. With that, there were plenty of new faces we got to see over this high school offseason. Here are our picks for the top new additions…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2022 is a very talented group with plenty of great prospects. With that, there were plenty of new faces we got to see over this high school offseason. Here are our picks for the top new additions to the class of 2022 rankings.
Thomas Walkowiak Thomas Walkowiak 6'1" | SG ThunderRidge | 2022 State CO – ThunderRidge
Thomas Walkowiak Thomas Walkowiak 6'1" | SG ThunderRidge | 2022 State CO is a fiery competitor who is looking to make some noise with the returning 5A state champs. Thomas is a lengthy guard who is a good slasher and finisher around the rim. He runs the fastbreak very well, he has a knack for filling lanes and is a good finisher through contact. On opposing fastbreaks, Thomas uses his athleticism and lengthiness to get chase-down blocks. With being a competitive player he takes defensive match-ups personally and has some pretty quick hands he uses to pickpockets to start fastbreaks. We are excited to see how Thomas will contribute to this talented ThunderRidge squad.
Syris Williams Syris Williams 6'0" | CG Pueblo Central | 2022 State CO – Pueblo Central
Syris Williams Syris Williams 6'0" | CG Pueblo Central | 2022 State CO is a bulky, high IQ guard who is coming off of a great off-season. Syris is a patient player who uses tight handles to navigate tricky situations. He uses his good frame to move players off his hip and create space for layups or floaters. Syris when it comes to floaters he is very good with timing the shot to get it over taller defenders. When near the rim Syris is solid in the air and can keep his composure through contact. Expect him and Kadyn Betts Kadyn Betts 6'7" | PF Huntington Prep | 2023 #90 Nation CO to be one of the top duos in 4A this year.
Chase Miller Chase Miller 6'6" Chatfield Senior | 2022 CO – Chatfield
Chase Miller Chase Miller 6'6" Chatfield Senior | 2022 CO is a power forward who has made huge strides over this spring/summer. He plays a similar role to Luka Garza, he can bang down low but is also great at stretching the floor. Chase is an exceptional rebounder as he has a good sense of finding a body to box out. Chase is a good athlete who always seems to be one of the first players down the floor, showing off great stamina for a big man. Last year Chase helped Chatfield to a solid 10-5 season averaging 12.7 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game, he will make Chatfiled a team to look out for this year.
Zach Akin Zach Akin 6'2" | CG Ralston Valley | 2022 State CO – Ralston Valley
Zach Akin Zach Akin 6'2" | CG Ralston Valley | 2022 State CO is a wing who blew up over this AAU season being one of the top wing scorers in the state. Zach has a super quick release and good size, standing at 6’3, this allows him to hit a ton of tough shots from mid-range. He is also a good spot-up shooter from three-point land. Zach has also looked very good in pick and roll situations as he scores from anywhere on the floor and has good vision to find the roller. We would not be surprised to Zach as a top scorer in the state this year.