Now that the updated 247Sports Top150 rankings for the senior class have been released, we pull back the curtain to take a look at the process. Discussions and debates can get intense from time to time as we make any list. In today’s roundtable, we’ll look at players that each of our analysts considered important to fight for during the rating update.
“Personally, I felt it was important that the big man moved to Minnesota. Dennis Evans from Riverside, Calif., Hillcrest made at least the top 20 and outpaced several players he fell behind. At 7 foot 1, he is a real giant and I understand that he is not the simplest of guys. And that in some tournaments, like USA Basketball, he sometimes had a hard time keeping up with the speed of the game. However, I feel Evans’ score is a marathon, not a sprint. Of course, he could become more flexible and run a little better, but if you saw where he was at this time a couple of years ago, you would be amazed at his development. He has a truly elite ability to block blows, giant hands and a rather soft touch. I’m more than comfortable with Evans in the long game and I’m glad to see him improve a bit.”
“Ron Holland was the player I intended to promote this time around, but it turned out that many of us felt very similar. What he did during the summer at USA Basketball made a big impression on me. And having two chances to see him this fall, I left believing in the development of his attacking game. His propulsion and defensive versatility have always been two of his best qualities, and they go a long way, especially for his size and in this class. But now we’re looking at a potential big winger and multi-position player who continues to improve.”
“Every time is different, depending on who and what you saw in the months leading up to this moment. Aden Holloway. It seems like everywhere I go Prolific Prep seems to be there and Holloway is having an amazing season leading this group. His ability to create for himself and others is something few in this class are capable of. And while he’s ranked 24th overall in the class, there’s reason to believe he’s above that as we’re arguing with seemingly every 2-25 player at the moment. Apart from his game, his team is also winning.”
“I feel like this class is primarily known for their talent as point guard and Jackson Shelstad was one of the most consistent floor generals in the class. The 6-foot West Lynn, Oregon native plays with superb poise, is an accomplished shooter and always seems to have the game. He leads one of the best high school teams in the country and may have made one of the best decisions in college by staying in the state and playing for Oregon. He is a promising player who has moved up 15 positions but perhaps deserves a higher ranking given his large body of work started this summer. I expect it to be in the top 30-35 by the final update.”
: in Alabama Muhamed Diubat was an prospect that I thought deserved to move into the top 100. At 6’7″ and 215 pounds, Diubat has a college-ready frame, rebounds, versatility at both ends of the ball, and high motor play. Dubat’s outside shooting will be an area of his game that he can improve on to really take it to the next level.”
Source: 247sports.com