Top Unsigned Seniors in Colorado: Part II
There are still plenty of unsigned seniors in Colorado talented enough to make an impact at the collegiate level. Some have D-I upside, while others project more to D-II or D-III/NAIA. Below is part two of a three-part series on…
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Continue ReadingThere are still plenty of unsigned seniors in Colorado talented enough to make an impact at the collegiate level. Some have D-I upside, while others project more to D-II or D-III/NAIA.
Below is part two of a three-part series on the top unsigned seniors state-wide:
Daytone Jennings, 6-8 forward, Denver East
Our No. 14 prospect in the 2016 class, Jennings is an extremely athletic face-up forward who excels slashing (16.8 ppg) and on the glass (8.9 rpg). He is one of the better pure talents in Colorado, but may end up going the junior college or prep school route initially. Jennings is a super athlete for his size and has Division I upside.
David Thornton, 6-5 forward, Cherokee Trail
Thornton elevated his stock as a senior, averaging 19.8 points and 8.5 rebounds after 13.6 and 5.6 as a junior. He is excellent at finding angles to the basket and can muscle defenders with great strength. Thornton is also a big-time finisher who dunks with authority. The senior, who projects as a talented Division II or perhaps low Division I prospect, is another top-20 player in 2016.
Antonio Capley, 6-11 center, Ralston Valley
Capley, at nearly 7-feet and about 215 pounds, had 13 double-doubles as a senior while averaging 13.6 points, 11 rebounds and 2.7 blocks. He also shot 58 percent from the field. With incredible length, Capley is a rim protector and glass-cleaner who is improving tremendously. He is a potential impact player at the Division II or Division I levels.
Chudier Bile, 6-6 forward, Denver South
Bile is a rangy, athletic and versatile wing who brings energy at both ends. With his athleticism, he can guard a number of positions and he rebounds extremely well (9.3 rpg). Bile is also a talented offensive player while slashing, getting put-backs and working on the block (18.9 ppg). Young for his grade, he’s talked about reclassifying to 2017 or he might go to a junior college or prep school initially. He’ll become even more dangerous if he becomes more of a three-point threat, but Bile already has a lot of upside.
Reggie Gibson, 5-11 point guard, Overland
Gibson is one of the top pure ball-handlers in Colorado. A stocky player with deceptive quickness, the point guard can change speeds and get a lot of places on the floor. As a starter for a team that claimed back-to-back 5A state championships, Gibson was counted on as a talented playmaker averaging 7.2 points and 3.7 assists. He’s the No. 29 prospect in 2016 and is worth a look at the D-II/D-III/NAIA/JUCO levels.
Will Wittman, 6-3 guard/forward, Arvada West
Wittman is physically gifted. The 6-foot-3 wing is an explosive leaper and he’s built with muscle. He got to the rim a lot this season while averaging 13.8 points and 8.2 rebounds and drawing a number of fouls. Wittman put himself on the map more and is certainly a gifted collegiate prospect for a number of non-Division I levels.
Tynan Velasquez, 6-1 guard, Palmer
Velasquez followed in brother’s footsteps as a talented offensive player (13.5 ppg). He’s very skilled and adept at putting the ball in the basket. Velasquez also averaged two steals and his aggressiveness is evident. He is a smaller college (non-Division I) or junior college prospect in all likelihood as well.
Sekou Cisse, 6-4 guard, Far Northeast
Cisse has the size and strength to play ‘bully-ball’ while in attack mode. He is much more ready for the next level physically than many players at 6-foot-4 and close to 200 pounds as a combo guard. He’s also terrifically athletic and averaged 13.8 points (62 percent from field) and 5.3 rebounds for a tough Far Northeast squad. Cisse will almost certainly sign with a junior college or prep school as he continues to raise his grades, but he eventually might end up with a Division II or a low/mid-major Division I program.
Jose Orrantia, 6-2 guard, Mountain View
One of the top players in Northern Colorado, Orrantia broke the school record for most points in a game this season with 35 in a win over Arvada West. He rebroke the same record with 37 in another victory against Northridge. Orrantia also averaged 18.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists. His perimeter shooting has combined with his mid-range and slashing to make him an even more complete offensive player. Orrantia has received Division II looks from schools like Metro State, but might end up at a junior college initially.
Kris Hollins, 6-4 guard, Rangeview
The numbers tell a lot when it comes to Hollins. He has a 24 ACT, a 3.6 GPA and a 37 inch vertical leap. On a Final 4 team (26-1 record) with several prospects, Hollins started and stepped up as a defensive stopper and slasher. He brings toughness and skill to the court. Hollins is a surefire small-college prospect who could have a chance at D-II as well.
Troy Brady, 6-0 guard, ThunderRidge
Brady has received interest from colleges like the Colorado School of Mines and Nebraska Wesleyan and for good reason with an outstanding shooting stroke (11.7 ppg, 48 percent from field, 46 percent from three, 91 percent from line). He’s a wonderfully skilled, intelligent player who has grown his game.
Marc Reininger, 6-9 forward/center, Regis Jesuit
Reininger had some big games for one of the state’s top programs and averaged 7.7 points and five rebounds. More than anything, when he attacks aggressively Reininger can be a difficult matchup with his size. He has a good motor and is a surefire small-college prospect with upside for more.