Top 5 Uncommitted 2017 Small-School Players To Watch
Much of our focus once a season begins tends to be focused on the 4A and 5A schools in Colorado. As a website that focuses on prospects who have the chance to play college ball at the Division I, II,…
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Continue ReadingMuch of our focus once a season begins tends to be focused on the 4A and 5A schools in Colorado.
As a website that focuses on prospects who have the chance to play college ball at the Division I, II, III, NAIA or juco level, the bulk of those players tend to come from the big schools.
However, there are no doubt a good deal of small-school players who have what it takes to play at some college level. We’ve seen it year after year, highlighted this past season by 3A Colorado Academy’s Justin Bassey heading to play for Harvard.
There are a number of seniors who have yet to commit but could play at the next level against this season. Here are five to watch:
Conner Martin, 6-2 guard, Strasburg
The sharpshooter has the ability to light it up in a hurry from 3-point range. He has good size for the off-guard position at the small-college level and also has the ability to handle the ball and run the point. He averaged 21.6 points per game for 3A Strasburg last season, proving he could score it at all three levels. Coaches have raved about his potential guarding the ball on defense as well.
Will Willis, 6-6 forward, Lutheran
While helping to lead Lutheran to a 3A Final Four appearance last season, Willis proved himself as a big man who could impact the game in multiple ways. He’s agile, quick and can handle it, allowing him to play on the perimeter at the small-college level.
Robert Williams, 5-8 guard, Sheridan
He may be undersized, but Williams proved while averaging nearly 23 points at the 3A level last season that his frame is certainly not going to slow him down. He’s quick to the basket and has the toughness to finish. He had an eye-popping nine games in which he scored more than 25 points last season.
Tanner Ervin, 5-11 guard, Resurrection Christian
Ervin was the best player in 2A last season, and this year he gets a chance to prove himself on a bigger stage as RC moves up the 3A ranks. Ervin is simply one of the best long-range shooters in the state regardless of class. He’s consistent well behind the 3-point range and has developed numerous ways to get into that shot. Also a dependable ball-handler who can get others involved.
Jerome Carter, 6-1 guard, Manual
We have seen Carter attack the basket, use both hands at the rim and finish with toughness during the times we’ve caught him play. Carter averaged about 16 points and four rebounds while helping to lead Manual to the 3A Final Four last season as a junior. He’s certainly got the athleticism to make an impact at a small-college program.