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| 2011-12 Season |
Written by: Prospect-Central
Prospect-Central is back at it again, this time bringing you the Top 10 per position for the upcoming 2011-12 high school basketball season. When compiling the outstanding talent that made up this list, I used my own personal scouting reports on players as well as scouting reports from various established basketball sources such as ESPN, Rivals and Scout to name a few. To ensure a fair and honest assessment of each prospect, a good amount of time was put into researching and critiquing the individual game of each player ranked. Even though this list is for the 2011-12 season, I wanted to incorporate how players will project down the road, as well as how they will play during the upcoming season. This was not easy however, since the younger players have not developed nearly as much physically or skill wise as some of the older players and subsequently might not play as well as their counterparts during the season. Their future potential however, along with their current play, allowed them to make the cut. To help you (the reader) understand if a player is mainly on this list due to their current play, future potential or a combination of both, I have incorporated different color asterisks before each players name. Here is what each asterisk means: * How prospect plays in upcoming season..... * How prospect plays in future.....* Combination of both. Please note that just because a player is mainly on this list due to their current play, does not mean they won't project well down the road. Also, just because a player is on this list due to their future potential, does not mean they won't play well during the upcoming season. These asterisks were basically used to let you (the reader) know why certain players were ranked ahead of others, even though they might not perform as well as them in the upcoming 2011-12 high school basketball season and vice-versa. This is my personal opinion of course and the season has not even started yet, so obviously nothing is set in stone.
POINT GUARDS
Strength: Size / Decision Making / Handle / Passing & Rebounding / Athleticism
Weakness: Inconsistent Jump Shot / Concentration
Strength: Poise / Decision Making / Vision / Passing / Handles / Intangibles
Weakness: Inconsistent Stroke / Finishing at Rim
Strength: Ball Handling / Decision Making / Passing
Weakness: Explosiveness / Strength
Strength: Size / Versatility / Quickness / Athleticism / Scoring Ability
Weakness: Turnover Prone / Decision Making
Strength: Size / Strength / Athleticism / Scoring Instinct
Weakness: Streak Shooter / Decision Making
Strength: Attack Mode / Speed / Ball Pressure / Mid-Range Jumper
Weakness: Size / Finishing / Turnover Prone / 3 Point Consistency
Strength: Big-Time Scorer / 3 Point Range / Basketball IQ
Weakness: Body-Language / Defensive Effort / Lack of Strength
Strength: Explosive First Step / Athleticism / Length / Defense
Weakness: Inconsistent Jump Shot / Decision Making / Strength
Strength: Leadership / Mid-Range Jumper / Deceptiveness / Speed with Ball
Weakness: Finishing at Rim / Tendency to Force Issue
Strength: Quick First Step / Attacks Rim / Tight Handle / Vision / Defense
Weakness: Rebounding / Extended Range on Jumper / Lack of Strength
SHOOTING GUARDS
Strength: Athleticism / Impact Player / Attack Mode / Skill Set / Mental Makeup
Weakness: Predominantly Left Handed / Willingness to Pass Ball
Strength: Big Time Scorer / Athleticism / Length / Instincts / Skill Set
Weakness: Sense of Urgency / Gambles on Defense / Overall Consistency
Strength: Athleticism / Getting to Rim & Finishing / Handle / Scoring Ability
Weakness: Inconsistent Jumper / Rebounding / Forcing the Issue
Strength: Skill Level / Basketball IQ / 3 Point Accuracy / Deceptiveness
Weakness: Rebounding / Bad Body Language at Times / Sharing the Ball
Strength: Multi-Dimensional / Competitiveness / Defense / Length / Handle
Weakness: 3 Point Range / Strength
Strength: Length / Athleticism / Mid-Range Jumper / Passing / Scoring
Weakness: Ball Handling Under Pressure / Overall Strength
Strength: Aggressive Scorer / Running in Transition / Athleticism / Speed
Weakness: Decision Making / Mental Approach / Turnover Prone
Strength: Athleticism / Strength / Getting to Rim & Finishing / Defense
Weakness: Lack of Polish / Chance of Plateauing / Inconsistent "set" Jumpshot
Strength: Length / Anticipation / Attacking Rim / Mid-Range J
Weakness: Sharing Basketball / 3 Point Accuracy
Strength: Length / Smooth Jumper / Explosion in Transition
Weakness: Decision Making / Ball Handling Under Pressure / Shot Selection
SMALL FORWARDS
Strength: Everything...lol
Weakness: Defense vs Quicker Opponent / Lateral Quickness
Strength: Multi-Dimensional / Basketball IQ / Skill Set / Handle
Weakness: Elite Athleticism / Range on Jumper / Defensive Effort
Strength: Athleticism / Length / Quickness / Skill Set for Age
Weakness: Moving Without Ball / Seems Disinterested at Times
Strength: Athleticism / 3 Point Range / Length / Defense / Rebounding
Weakness: Overall Consistency / Back to Basket Game
Strength: Quickness / Athleticism / Pull up J / Defense / Relentless Attack
Weakness: Catch and Shoot / Forces Issue / Consistent J from Long Range
Strength: Scoring Ability / Length / Athleticism / Playing Passing Lanes
Weakness: Streak Shooter / Shot Selection
Strength: Playing in Transition / Athleticism / Attack Mode
Weakness: Consistent Stroke / On Ball Defense / Strength
Strength: Length / Skill Set for Age / Basketball IQ / Transition / Touch
Weakness: Lateral Quickness / Finishing Around Basket / Foul Prone
Strength: Size / Versatility / Nice Skill Set / Solid Athleticism
Weakness: Discipline / Consistency in Overall Game / Effort
Strength: Size & Skill / Good Scorer / Nice J / Good Work Ethic
Weakness: Conditioning / Footwork / Decision Making
POWER FORWARDS
Strength: Attack Mode / Low Block Scorer / Athleticism / Size / Skill Set
Weakness: 3 Point Range / Mid-Range Game can become Tighter
Strength: Motor / Mid-Range Game / Rebounding / Athleticism for Size / Touch
Weakness: Decision Making / Back to Basket Game / Weak Right Hand
Strength: Athleticism / Perimeter Shooting / Great Rebounder / Strength
Weakness: Defensive Effort / Low Block Arsenal
Strength: Athleticism / Length / Rebounding / Running in Transition & Finishing
Weakness: Overall Strength / Inconsistent Jumpshot
Strength: Hands / Touch / Length / Good Shot Blocker / Tremendous Upside
Weakness: Footwork / Physicality on Offense and Defense
Strength: Elevation / Finishing / Play Making Ability / Offensive Rebounding
Weakness: Jumpshot / Forcing Issue at Times / Size for Position (at next level)
Strength: Relentless Attack / Strength / Soft Touch / Conditioning
Weakness: Offensive Rebounding / Inconsistent Stroke
Strength: Footwork / Hands / Size / Mid-Range J / Touch / Post Presence
Weakness: Conditioning
Strength: Length / Hands / Versatility / Consistent Stroke / Good B-Ball IQ
Weakness: Finishing Through Contact / Strength / Toughness
Strength: Aggressive Scorer / Mid-Range Game / Runs Floor Well / Handles
Weakness: Back to Basket Moves / Defensive Intensity
CENTERS
Strength: Size / Explosiveness / Athleticism / Skill Set / Defensive Presence
Weakness: Lack of Intensity / Mid-Range J / Roams Perimeter Too Much
Strength: Defensive Presence / Length / Athleticism / Mobility / Passing
Weakness: Offensive Repertoire / Lack of Aggression on Offense
Strength: Size / Area Rebounder / Physicality / Hands / Runs Floor Well
Weakness: Mental Makeup / Counter Moves
Strength: Size / Skill Set / 3 Point Range / Versatility / Good Shot Blocker
Weakness: Consistent Production / Strength / Post Moves / Physicality
Strength: Energy / Post Presence / Size / Area Rebounder / Soft Hands
Weakness: Counter Moves / Conditioning / Elite Athleticism
Strength: Massive Size / Strength / Soft Hands / Mid-Range J / Rebounding
Weakness: Conditioning / Athleticism / Lateral Quickness / Foul Prone
Strength: Big Body / Soft Hands / Agile Feet / Post Play / Mental Makeup
Weakness: Elite Athleticism / Should Block Shots Better for Size
Strength: Skill Set / Versatility / High B-Ball IQ / Ability to Create Own Offense
Weakness: Conditioning / Strength / Rebounding / Lack of Defensive Intensity
Strength: Nice Skill Set / Low Block Scoring / Mid-Range J / Soft Hands
Weakness: Stamina / Conditioning / Lack of Overall Intensity
Strength: Soft Hands / Light Feet / Nice Touch / Strength & Power
Weakness: Conditioning & Elite Athleticism
HONORABLE MENTIONS
POINT GUARDS
Braxton Ogbueze / 6'1'' 185 / Charlotte, NC / Sr.
J-Mychal Reese / 6'2'' 170 / Bryan, TX / Sr.
Dominic Artis / 5'11'' 165 / Richmond, CA / Sr.
Tyler Lewis / 5'11'' 165 / Statesville, NC / Sr.
Aquille Carr / 5'6'' 140 / Baltimore, MD / Jr.
SHOOTING GUARDS
Marcus Smart / 6'3'' 200 / Flower Mound, TX / Sr.
Rasheed Sulaimon / 6'3'' 175 / Houston, TX / Sr.
Omar Calhoun / 6'4'' 185 / Brooklyn, NY / Sr.
Gabe York / 6'2'' 170 / Orange, CA / Sr.
Keith Frazier / 6'5'' 190 / Irving, TX / Jr.
SMALL FORWARDS
TJ Warren / 6'7'' 215 / Durham, NC / Sr.
Jerami Grant / 6'7'' 190 / Hyattsville, MD / Sr.
Jake Layman / 6'8'' 190 / Wrentham, MA / Sr.
Jeremy Hollowell / 6'7'' 190 / Indianapolis, IN / Sr.
Justin Jackson / 6'6'' 175 / Houston, TX / So.
POWER FORWARDS
Shaq Goodwin / 6'8'' 250 / Decatur, GA / Sr.
Robert Carter / 6'8'' 250 / Thomasville, GA / Sr.
Amile Jefferson / 6'8'' 200 / Philadelphia, PA / Sr.
Hanner Perea / 6'8'' 210 / La Porte, IN / Sr.
Tre Lyles / 6'9'' 220 / Indianapolis, IN / So.
CENTERS
Daniel Ochefu / 6'9'' 230 / Westtown, PA / Sr.
Adam Woodbury / 7'0'' 230 / Sioux City, IA / Sr.
Sim Bhullar / 7'4'' 330 / Toronto, Ont., CAN / Sr.
BeeJay Anya / 6'8'' 270 / Hyattsville, MD / Jr.
Cliff Alexander / 6'9'' 240 / Chicago, IL / So.
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