Fun debate about this--2014 seems to be r best class in a long time with star power to big conferences.
Quick look at the 8 classes:
2015 was down w only a few who blossomed--D Kuiper, N Renfro-- C Randall and S.B. Thompkins never made it--yet.
2016 was thin w E Thomas-about to start for SMary's, M. Lightfoot--been solid for KU,
B Gardner--been a megastar at NAIA and did well at D1 Liberty,
Carlos Johnson and JJ Rhymes about to play for GCU.
C Bowling been solid for NAU.
2017 started strong with S. Lee-was good at Vandy,
A Barcello--should of played more at U of A.
M Shaver--stud at Portland.
H Woods--Freshman of year in the BIG SKY at Portland State.
Bryce Fowler-starter at Sacramento State
Noah Baumann--shot it well at San Jose State
Dre Marin--played well at S Utah.
Nigel Shadd--about to play freshman year at Kansas St--red-shirted.
Malik Ondigo--about to play freshman year at Texas Tech--red-shirted.
Nik Mains--about to play freshman year at NAU--red-shirted.
2018 wait and see but some big names at top:
Tev Jones to IL.
T Allen to UTAH then
Tr Wood to Portland State
Jx Baker to C Arkansas
I Burke to Seattle
KJ Hymes to Nevada
C Anigwe to San Jose State
2019 good names--how good will they be? Do we count prep kids?
Nico Mannion to AZ.
T Armstrong
J House to ASU.
J Graham
R Issanza
E Taban
M Deng
J Blacksher to GCU. This kid cud b a stud at GCU.
J Ruai
J Williams
2020 more big time names at top
Ky Walker ASU
A Patterson
S Robinson
D Terry
D Holman
J Harris
A Harris
E Nelson
J Anderson
K Holt
2021
D Holmes
Ty Ty Washington
M Majerle
P Woods
2022
D Anderson
S Nganga
D Cobbs
D Thomas
K Yat
Prep kids definitely make it a different dimension of players.
There is a reason I do AIA/CAA rankings then do prep rankings.
95% of those kids are not from AZ.
But should I penalize them? IDK
I guess it doesn't matter but the local AZ kids seem to be pushed aside somewhat.
Most college coaches are not going to many of the local AZ schools--they are all just showing up to the prep schools.
As a scout I obviously have to watch any talent that is in the state--but it don't mean I am thrilled the way this is going. Especially the AIA kids who went to these prep schools.
I hope the AIA comes back strong but it looks like it is slowly fading---time will always tell....
Thoughts??
Quick look at the 8 classes:
2015 was down w only a few who blossomed--D Kuiper, N Renfro-- C Randall and S.B. Thompkins never made it--yet.
2016 was thin w E Thomas-about to start for SMary's, M. Lightfoot--been solid for KU,
B Gardner--been a megastar at NAIA and did well at D1 Liberty,
Carlos Johnson and JJ Rhymes about to play for GCU.
C Bowling been solid for NAU.
2017 started strong with S. Lee-was good at Vandy,
A Barcello--should of played more at U of A.
M Shaver--stud at Portland.
H Woods--Freshman of year in the BIG SKY at Portland State.
Bryce Fowler-starter at Sacramento State
Noah Baumann--shot it well at San Jose State
Dre Marin--played well at S Utah.
Nigel Shadd--about to play freshman year at Kansas St--red-shirted.
Malik Ondigo--about to play freshman year at Texas Tech--red-shirted.
Nik Mains--about to play freshman year at NAU--red-shirted.
2018 wait and see but some big names at top:
Tev Jones to IL.
T Allen to UTAH then
Tr Wood to Portland State
Jx Baker to C Arkansas
I Burke to Seattle
KJ Hymes to Nevada
C Anigwe to San Jose State
2019 good names--how good will they be? Do we count prep kids?
Nico Mannion to AZ.
T Armstrong
J House to ASU.
J Graham
R Issanza
E Taban
M Deng
J Blacksher to GCU. This kid cud b a stud at GCU.
J Ruai
J Williams
2020 more big time names at top
Ky Walker ASU
A Patterson
S Robinson
D Terry
D Holman
J Harris
A Harris
E Nelson
J Anderson
K Holt
2021
D Holmes
Ty Ty Washington
M Majerle
P Woods
2022
D Anderson
S Nganga
D Cobbs
D Thomas
K Yat
Prep kids definitely make it a different dimension of players.
There is a reason I do AIA/CAA rankings then do prep rankings.
95% of those kids are not from AZ.
But should I penalize them? IDK
I guess it doesn't matter but the local AZ kids seem to be pushed aside somewhat.
Most college coaches are not going to many of the local AZ schools--they are all just showing up to the prep schools.
As a scout I obviously have to watch any talent that is in the state--but it don't mean I am thrilled the way this is going. Especially the AIA kids who went to these prep schools.
I hope the AIA comes back strong but it looks like it is slowly fading---time will always tell....
Thoughts??
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