CLASS OF 2020 TOP 100 NATIONAL PLAYER RANKINGS

Class of 2020 Preseason Top 100 National Player Rankings

1. Kyree Walker – PG California 6’4 – Oakland Soldiers

Outlook: Big, strong and athletic frame with great court vision and elite playmaking and passing abilities.  Can play or guard multiple positions 1-4, and his athleticism has skyrocketed this past year just like his stock! Improving as a shooter, if Kyree continues to grow and develop into what’s projected we could be witnessing a lottery pick in the making! 

NBA Comparison: LeBron James

2. Shemar Morrow – SG California 6’4  – Oakland Soldiers

Outlook:  Ultra-Athletic and Skilled, plays above the rim on offense and defense.  Virtually unstoppable going to the basket.  Can score in bunches with his ability to create his own shot and ability to dime others.  Can take over in big-time games. 

NBA Comparison: Andrew Wiggins

3. Terrance Williams –PF Maryland 6’6 – Team Takeover

Outlook: Most dominate post player in this class.  Knows how to utilize his size and skill set on both ends.  Consistent glass-eater, who has a developing face up game.  Dominates playing in the pick and roll game, and as his athleticism improves so will his stock. 

NBA Comparison: Al Horford

4. Jason Harris – PF Arizona 6’6 – West Coast All Stars

Outlook:  One of the best defensive players in the country, Harris has a diversified developing skill set playing inside and out.  Great timing to block shots and rebound at a high clip.  A great passer with improving ball handling and jump shooting abilities. 

NBA Comparison: LaMarcus Aldridge

5. Jy’are Davis – SF Deleware 6’5 – Rip City

Outlook:  Virtually unknown but blew up as a superstar in the loaded NYBL this season.  Athletically blessed to play above the rim, bang inside or display his array of guard skills on the perimeter.  Was MVP of Buckeye Prep Showcase and has been dominant in camps. 

NBA Comparison: Rudy Gay

6. Jalen Suggs – PG Wisconsin 5’10 – Wisconsin United

Outlook:  Winner in every sense of the word, can dish, shoot, score and run the show.  Tough as nails and plays hard at all times.  Fearless competitor, sneaky athleticism! 

NBA Comparison: Steph Curry

7. Jaden Springer – SF Tennessee 6’2 – We All Can Go

Outlook:  Superior athlete who has a high basketball IQ.  His motor, skill-set and his will to constantly compete is what makes him special.  Youngest kid in 2020 Class! 

NBA Comparison: Kawhai Leonard

8. A.J. Hoggard – PG Pennsylvania 6’2 – Team Melo

Outlook:  Big body, skilled pure PG.  Can run the show or score.  Possesses elite level passing abilities and court vision.  Reminds us of a young Isaiah Briscoe! 

NBA Comparison: Emmanuel Mudiay

9. Che’ Evans – SF Maryland 6’6 – Team Melo

Outlook:  Has the potential to be in the top spot by the senior year, can do it all at times and leaves you wanting to see more.  MVP of CP3 NMSC and ascending star! 

NBA Comparison: Jabari Parker

10. Cameron Byers – C Maryland 6’6 – We All Can Go

Outlook:  Skilled with big hands and feet.  Can slide over to PF position, score on the block, defend and hit the face up jumper.  Overpowers with skill and size! 

NBA Comparison: Zach Randolph

11. Isaiah LeBlanc – SG Texas 6’2 – God First Crusaders

Outlook:  Leader, great work ethic. Can shoot, handle, pass and rebound.  Elite defender.  Can play and guard multiple positions, with college ready mid-range game! 

NBA Comparison: Devin Booker

12. Isaiah Todd – PF Virginia 6’8 – Team Loaded

Outlook:  Long, agile and athletic.  Plays facing up or with back to the basket.  Elite defender.  May be the best shot blocker in 2020 and rebounds out of his area! 

NBA Comparison: Anthony Davis

13. Johnny Juzang – SF California 6’5 – Team Truth

Outlook:  Breakout star, co-mvp of the Ballislife All-American Camp.  Athletic, can shoot and handle.  Great size and feel.  Center-piece of newly formed Team Truth! 

NBA Comparison: Paul Pierce

14. Trey Hall – SF Connecticut 6’5 – New York Lightning

Outlook:  Breakout star, one of the best players at CP3 NMSC.  Has a great shooting stroke and can fill it up.  Great size to bang inside but skills of a perimeter player! 

NBA Comparison: Kevin Love

15. Marcus Bagley – SG Arizona 6’5 – We All Can Go

Outlook:  Can flat out shoot the ball.  Developing athleticism and a diversified skill set.  If he continues to grow and develop we could see another Bagley #1! 

NBA Comparison: Klay Thompson

16. Jordan Toles – SG Maryland 6’1 – Team Thrill
17. Cashius McNeilly – SF Canada 6’4 – Canada Elite
18. Evan Johnson – PG North Carolina 6’1 – Team Loaded
19. Ebenezer Dowona – C Florida 6’10 – Dwayne Wade Elite
20. Jeremy Roach – SG Virginia 5’10 – Team Takeover
21. Gervon Dexter – C Florida 6’7 – E1T1 Team STAT
22. Dwon Odom – SG Georgia 6’1 – Atlanta Celtics
23. Leonard Manuel – SF Florida 6’4 – E1T1 Team STAT
24. Sharief Cooper – PG Georgia 5’8 – A.O.T.
25. Kendall Munson – PF California 6’5 – Oakland Soldiers
26. Dillion DePina – SF California 6’2 – West Coast All Stars
27. Hunter Jackson –SG Indiana 5’10 – George Hill Rising Stars
28. Jalen Cone – PG North Carolina 5’10 – Atlanta Celtics
29. Gregory Brown, Jr. – PF Texas 6’6 – UBT 620 Jaguars
30. Hunter Dickinson – C Maryland 6’10 – Team Takeover
31. Benn Todd – C California 6’9 – Compton Magic
32. Nate Tabor – PF California 6’5 – I 10 Celtics
33. Chris Moore – PF Arkansas 6’5 – We All Can Go
34. Andrew King – C Pennsylvania 6’7 – Rip City
35. Rashad McDaniels – PG Missouri 5’10 – B Mac Bounce
36. Xavier Dussell – SG Arizona 6’3 – Oakland Soldiers
37. Chris Mayfield –SF Ohio 6’1 – Mid Ohio Pumas
38. Marcus Dumervil – C Florida 6’7 – Lauderhill Lions
39. Silas Mason – PF North Carolina 6’5 – Team Felton
40. Jack Pugh – SF Ohio 6’2 – Mid Ohio Pumas
41. Jabri Abdur Rahim – PF California 6’5 – West Coast All Stars
42. Obinna Anyanwu – C California 6’6 – San Diego Select
43. Elijah Everett – C New Jersey 6’6 – King Street Kings
44. Tristan Maxwell – SF North Carolina 6’1 – Team Charlotte
45. Tramon Mark – PG Texas 5’10 – God First Crusaders
46. Chase Ellis – PF Georgia 6’3 – Atlanta Celtics
47. Donovan Billings – PF Wisconsin 6’3 – Wisconsin United
48. Josh Rubio – C North Carolina 6’5 – Team Charlotte
49. R.J. Davis – SG New York 5’10  – New York Guauchos
50. Justin Powell – SG Kentucky 6’3 – Atlanta Celtics
51. Fred Burton – SF California 6’2 – Oakland Soldiers
52. Montez McNeil – PF Maryland 6’5 – Team Melo
53. Luke Kasubuke – SG Missouri 6’3 – B Mac Bounce
54. Thomas Notarainni – SF California 6’2 – San Diego Select
55. Zach Martini – C New Jersey 6’5 – Team Towns
56. Darrion Henry – PF Ohio 6’5 – King James Shooting Stars
57. Ray Tyler – SG Tennessee 5’10 – We All Can Go
58. Richie Greaves – PG New Jersey 5’9 – Team Towns
59. Josh Christopher – SG California 6’2 – Oakland Soldiers
60. Dimingus Stephens – SF Maryland 6’3 – Havoc City
61. Rahim Ali, Jr. – PG Maryland 5’9 – Team Thrill
62. Lamontay Daughtry – C Illinois 6’5 – Team Manimal
63. Marcus Fitzgerald – PG Tennessee 5’9 – We All Can Go
64. Tyler Brelsford – PG Maryland 5’9 – Team Melo
65. Joe Bamisile –SG Virginia 6’1 – Team Loaded
66. James Winborn – PF Michigan 6’5 – Flint’s Finest
67. Mike Saunders, Jr. – PG Indiana 5’8 – George Hill Rising Stars
68. CJ Robinson – PG New York 5’10 – New York Gauchos
69. Kieves Turner – SG Pennsylvania 6’0 – Rip City
70. JaKobe Coles – SF Nebraska 6’4 – Nebraska Hoops Elite
71. Stayve Thomas, Jr. – C Texas 6’6 – God First Crusaders
72. Chibuzo Agbo – C California 6’6 – San Diego Select
73. Jay Wilson – PF Texas 6’4 – D1 Shooters
74. Jacolbe Cowan – C North Carolina 6’5 – CBC Elite
75. Braelon Bush – PG Texas 5’8 – 409 Elite

    76.   Justin Lewis – PF Maryland 6’6 – Team Thrill

77. Nimari Burnett – SG Illinois 5’11 – Wisconsin United

    78.   Demon Clowney – PF Maryland 6’5 – Team Towns

79. Johnathan Jackson – SG Texas 6’1 – Houston Hoops

    80.   Jay Loveday – C Ohio 6’9 – Ohio Hoopsters

81. Brevin Jefferson – SG Indiana 5’10 – George Hill Rising Stars
82. Keyshawn Johnson – SG Maryland 5’10 – Team Takeover
83. Chuck Harris – PG Virginia 5’10 – 023 Feet
84. Omar Haidara – SG New Jersey 6’3 – Team Towns
85. Makhi White – PG Kentucky 5’11 – The Ville/GHITP
86. Mike Sumner – SG Washington, DC 6’0 – DC Premier
87. Isaiah Kennedy – PG Ohio 5’9 – King James Shooting Stars
88. Kaleb Murphy – PG Georgia 5’9 – ATL Volt
89. Corey Barnes – SG Deleware 6’2 – Severn Elite
90. Matt Allocco – PG Ohio 5’9 – Mid Ohio Pumas
91. Dylan Branson – SG Missouri 6’0 – B Mac Bounce
92. Reece Beekman – SG Wisconsin 5’10 – Wisconsin United
93. Grant Huffman – PG Ohio 5’10 – King James Shooting Stars
94. Woody Newton – PF Washington, DC 6’5 – DC Premier
95. Rod Hampton, Jr. – PG Texas 6’2 – Team Texas
96. Chance Mott – PF Ohio 6’4 – Mid Ohio Pumas
97. Josiah Freeman – SG Virginia 6’2 – 023 Feet
98. Jahmir Thomas – SG California 5’10 – Oakland Soldiers
99. Daquan Tillman - SF Louisiana 6'1 - Red Storm

   100   Posh Alexander -  PG New York 5’8 – PSA Cardinals

Class of 2020 Honorable Mention – Watchlist

Jaemyn Brakefield – PF Mississippi 6’8 – MBA Academy

Julian Newman – PG Florida 5’7 – Florida Elite

Quadir Manery – SG New Jersey 5’10 – Team Towns

Ernie Sanders – SF Michigan 6’3 – Flint’s Finest

Diante Dickinson – SF Deleware 6’2 – Severn Elite

Devin Askew – PG California 5’9 – Oakland Soldiers

Juwan Carpenter – PG Tennessee 5’9 – We All Can Go

Emmaneuel Okpomo – C Mississippi 6’9 – MBA Academy

Tiger Sims – SF Maryland 6’3 – DC Premier

Tarik Booker – SG Indiana 6’3 – Indiana MVP

Caleb Bowers – SG Maryland 5’11 – Team Melo

Joshua Taylor – PF Alabama 6’5 – ATL Volt

Jack Rottler – SG California 6’5 – West Coast All Stars

Raymond Terry – C Indiana 6’9 – Indiana MVP

Addison Patterson – SG Canada 6’3 – CIA Bounce

Latrelle Gonzalez – SG Canada 6’1 – Brampton Warriors

Earl Timberlake – C Maryland 6’5 – DC Premier

CJ Wilcher – SF Pennsylvania 6’3 – Team Final

Tre Galloway – SG Indiana 6’0 – George Hill Rising Stars

Austin Allison – SG Maryland 6’4 – Team Towns

Vito Tisdale – SF Kentucky 6’1 – We All Can Go

Travis Gray – SG New York 6’2 – Syracuse All Stars

Jordan McPhatter – PG North Carolina 5’9 – CBC Elite

Quran McPherson – SG New York 6’2 – NY Rens

Ahron Ulis – PG Illinois 5’7 – Meanstreets

Garrott Ott Large – SF Indiana 6’1 – Indiana Elite

Gerald Doakes – SF Arkansas 6’3 – ABC Select

Rico Lang – PF 6’5 Maryland – Team Melo

Micah Peavy – SF Texas 6’0 – San Antonio Hardwork

Jaylen Richardson – SF Arkansas 6’2 – Arkansas Jayhawks

Kenny Womack – PG Maryland 5’10 – Team Takeover

Julian Smith – SG Texas 6’1 – Team Texas

Cameron Matthews – SF Mississippi 6’3 – MBA Academy

Rahdir Hicks – PG Pennsylvania 5’8 – RIP City

Devante Blanton – SF Ohio 6’3 – King James Shooting Stars

James Curry – PF Indiana 6’3 – Indiana MVP

William McClendon – SG California 6’0 – West Coast All Stars

Zeb Jackson – PG Ohio 5’8 – King James Shooting Stars

Davion Ross – SG North Carolina 5’10 – Carolina Kings

Josiah Hardy – SF Virginia 6’2 – 023 Feet

 

 

***The Class of 2020 National Rankings were voted on and compiled by our panel and staff, who scouted Class of 2020 players at the following major events throughout the course of the calendar year: (13 and under AAU Nationals, 14 and under AAU Nationals, John Lucas International Middle School Combine, John Lucas All-Star Weekend, CP3 National Middle School Combine, Ballislife Jr. All American Camp, National Youth Basketball League (NYBL), Coast to Coast “The League”, Coca-Cola West Coast Nationals, NOLA Primetime Super 60, Under Armor-Best of the Best Camp, MSHTV Camp, Middle School All-American Game, Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp, Buckeye Prep Showcase, Las Vegas Fab 48, Las Vegas Live and Las Vegas Classic)

 

 

Kyree Walker and Shermar Morrow: Best 2020 Duo

Kyree Walker and Shemar Morrow form the BEST backcourt in the Nation:

The Oakland Soldiers 2020 Class has arguably the best team in the nation when fully assembled.  They took home the 2015 2020 NYBL Championship in grand fashion with a total team effort.  They are led by the nation’s best backcourt, First team all-NYBL selections and Co-MVP’s of the NYBL, dynamic duo: Shemar Morrow and Kyree Walker. 

Kyree Walker is a 6-4 athletic, solid built Magic Johnson type of point guard.  Mentally tougher and more skilled than most at this stage, he sees the entire court, utilizes his body and physicality well and plays with a lot of passion and flair.  His shot has improved tremendously all the way out to three, and his athleticism has improved to the point it’s almost scary.  Learning to set the table for his teammates, he does a good job of running the pick and roll game.  Walker possesses ELITE play-making abilities and can score when called upon to do so.  As he continues to learn to compete on both sides of the ball consistently taking no plays off, his potential to grow coupled with his work ethic could one day down the line help him develop into a big time pro prospect. 

Shemar Morrow is a 6-4 long and athletically built freak specimen.  Already built like a proto-typical college shooting guard, there aren’t many in the 2020 Class that can run or jump with Morrow.  He has an equally impressive skill set to match.  His lefty release out to three is picture perfect and his range extends beyond NBA already.  Morrow’s lateral quickness, ability to change directions and finishing ability in traffic and above the rim are what make him one to continue to watch.  At this point he reminds us a lot of a young Andrew Wiggins and as he learns to compete hard on the defensive end every possession and play harder in general, we could be looking at a race for the top player in the Class once again headed by Morrow!

Look for both of these ELITE talents to be regular fixtures and stars one day on the EYBL playing for the historic Oakland Soldiers program.  Both players will definitely contend for the #1 spot nationally for years to come.  Who is better?  At times each player looks dominate in their own right!  They are both tremendously unselfish and complement each other so well.  They are both extremely gifted and talented, each have environments that will nurture and cultivate their talents and they both have high major Division 1 and Pro potential.  No matter how you slice it, they form the Nation’s most deadly duo and backcourt in the 2020 Class!  Check out this highlight video from the NYBL Championship weekend in Ohio courtesy of His Will Be Done (HWBD):

 

 

Class of 2020 National Positional Rankings

Class of 2020 National Positional Rankings: Point Guards   

Pictured (left to right): Kyree Walker, Jalen Suggs, AJ Hoggard, and Evan Johnson

1.      Kyree Walker – California – Oakland Soldiers

2.      Jalen Suggs – Wisconsin – Team Sizzle/Wisconsin United

3.      A.J. Hoggard – Pennsylvania – Team Melo

4.      Evan Johnson – North Carolina – Team Loaded

5.      Sharief Cooper – Georgia – A.O.T.

6.      Jalen Cone – North Carolina – Atlanta Celtics

7.      Rashad McDaniels – Missouri – B Mac Bounce

8.      Tramon Mark – Texas – God First Crusaders

9.      Richie Greaves – New Jersey – Team Towns

10.  Rahim Ali, Jr. – Maryland – Team Thrill

11.  Marcus Fitzgerald – Tennessee – We All Can Go

12.  Tyler Brelsford – Maryland – Team Melo

13.  Mike Saunders, Jr. – Indiana – George Hill Rising Stars

14.  CJ Robinson – New York – New York Gauchos

15.  Braelon Bush – Texas – 409 Elite

 

Class of 2020 National Positional Rankings: Shooting Guards

 


Pictured (left to right): Shemar Morrow, Isaiah LeBlanc, Marcus Bagley and Jordan Toles

1.      Shemar Morrow – California – Oakland Soldiers

2.      Isaiah LeBlanc – Texas – God First Crusaders

3.      Marcus Bagley – Arizona – We All Can Go

4.      Jordan Toles – Maryland – Team Thrill

5.      Jeremy Roach – Virginia – Team Takeover

6.      Dwon Odom – Georgia – Atlanta Celtics

7.      Hunter Jackson – Indiana – George Hill Rising Stars

8.      Xavier Dussell – Arizona – Oakland Soldiers

9.      R.J. Davis – New York – New York Guauchos

10.  Justin Powell – Kentucky – Atlanta Celtics

11.  Luke Kasubuke – Missouri – B Mac Bounce

12.  Ray Tyler – Tennessee – We All Can Go

13.  Josh Christopher – California – Oakland Soldiers

14.  Joe Bamisile – Virginia – Team Loaded

15.  Kieves Turner – Pennsylvania – Rip City

Class of 2020 National Positional Rankings: Small Forwards

Pictured (left to right): Jy'are Davis, Jaden Springer, Che' Evans and Johnny Juzang

1.      Jy’are Davis – Deleware – Rip City

2.      Jaden Springer – Tennessee – We All Can Go

3.      Che’ Evans – Maryland – Team Melo

4.      Johnny Juzang – California – Team Truth

5.      Trey Hall – Connecticut – New York Lightning

6.      Cashius McNeilly – Canada – Canada Elite

7.      Leonard Manuel – Florida – E1T1 Team STAT

8.      Dillion DePina – California – West Coast All Stars

9.      Chris Mayfield – Ohio – Mid Ohio Pumas

10.  Jack Pugh – Ohio – Mid Ohio Pumas

11.  Tristan Maxwell – North Carolina – Team Charlotte

12.  Fred Burton – California – Oakland Soldiers

13.  Thomas Notarainni – California – San Diego Select

14.  Dimingus Stephens – Maryland – Havoc City

15.  JaKobe Coles – Nebraska – Nebraska Hoops Elite

Class of 2020 National Positional Rankings: Power Forwards

 

Pictured (left to right): Terrance Williams, Jason Harris, Isaiah Todd and Kendall Munson

1.      Terrance Williams – Maryland – Team Takeover

2.      Jason Harris – Arizona – West Coast All Stars

3.      Isaiah Todd – Virginia – Team Loaded

4.      Kendall Munson – California – Oakland Soldiers

5.      Gregory Brown, Jr. – Texas – UBT 620 Jaguars

6.      Nate Tabor – California – I 10 Celtics

7.      Chris Moore – Arkansas – We All Can Go

8.      Silas Mason – North Carolina – Team Felton

9.      Jabri Abdur Rahim – California – West Coast All Stars

10.  Chase Ellis – Georgia – Atlanta Celtics

11.  Donovan Billings – Wisconsin – Wisconsin United

12.  Montez McNeil – Maryland – Team Melo

13.  Darrion Henry – Ohio – King James Shooting Stars

14.  James Winborn – Michigan – Flint’s Finest

15.  Jay Wilson – Texas – D1 Shooters

Class of 2020 National Positional Rankings: Centers

 

Pictured (left to right): Cameron Byers, Ebenezer Dowuona, Gervon Dexter and Hunter Dickinson

1.      Cameron Byers – Maryland – Team Thrill

2.      Ebenezer Dowuona – Florida – Dwayne Wade Elite

3.      Gervon Dexter – Florida – E1T1 Team STAT

4.      Hunter Dickinson – Maryland – Team Takeover

5.      Benn Todd – California – Compton Magic

6.      Andrew King – Pennsylvania – Rip City

7.      Marcus Dumervil – Florida – Lauderhill Lions

8.      Obinna Anyanwu – California – San Diego Select

9.      Elijah Everett – New Jersey – King Street Kings

10.  Josh Rubio – North Carolina – Team Charlotte

11.  Zach Martini – New Jersey – Team Towns

12.  Lamontay Daughtry – Illinois – Team Manimal

13.  Stayve Thomas, Jr. – Texas – God First Crusaders

14.  Chibuzo Agbo – California – San Diego Select

15.  Jacolbe Cowan – North Carolina – CBC Elite

***The Class of 2020 National Positional Rankings were voted on and compiled by our panel and staff, who scouted Class of 2020 players at the following major events throughout the course of the calendar year: (13 and under AAU Nationals, 14 and under AAU Nationals, John Lucas International Middle School Combine, John Lucas All-Star Weekend, CP3 National Middle School Combine, National Youth Basketball League (NYBL), Coast to Coast “The League”, Coca-Cola West Coast Nationals, Under Armor-Best of the Best Camp, Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp, Buckeye Prep Showcase, Las Vegas Fab 48, Las Vegas Live and Las Vegas Classic)