The high school basketball season is in full swing with holiday tournaments abound. If you are a rabid fan of the prep game, here is an early look at some of the top players in the nation for the upcoming 2008-2009 class.
Class of 2008
Player Hometown Height School to Attend
1. Greg Monroe PF - Harvey, La 6-10 verbal to Georgetown
*left handed big man thats put up KG like numbers
2. Brandon Jennings PG - Los Angeles, CA 6-1 verbal to Arizona
* left hand point guard that reminds many of Kenny Anderson
3. Tyreke Evans SG - American Christian, PA 6-5 undecided
* One of the best offensive players in the country off the dribble
4. JRue Holiday SG - Los Angeles, CA 6-3 verbal to UCLA
* Very smooth and efficient offensive game.
5. BJ Mullens C - Canal Winchester, OH 7-0 verbal to Ohio St
* Versatile big man who can shoot and rebound
6. Samardo Samuels PF- Newark, NJ 6-9 undecided
* dominant inside presense
7. Demar DeRozan SG - Compton, CA 6-5 verbal to USC
* very athletic guard with skills
8. Xavier Henry SG - Putnam City, OK 6-6 undecided
* Rangy guard who can shoot
9. AL - Farouq Aminu PF - Norcross, GA 6-8 undecided
* An athletic wing player that reminds some
of Josh Howard
10. Delvon Roe SF/PF - St. Edward, OH 6-7 verbal to Michigan State
*Great athlete who finishes around the rim
Class of 2009
It is to mentioned that according to a few scouting analyst a couple of players from the 2009 class are the best in the country.
1. Renardo Sidney PF - Fairfax, CA 6-9 undecided
*Rank as #1 player in the country
on some boards. Think versatility
2. Lance Stephenson SG - New York, NY 6-5 undecided
*Great one of one player. Physically
developed beyond his years.
3. Derrick Favors PF - Atlanta, GA 6-9 undecided
* Great defensive presence in the Dwight
Howard mold.
4. Kenny Boynton PG/SG - Pompano Beach, FL 6-2 undecided
*Great outside shooter that can put up big
numbers.
5. Dexter Strickland PG/SG - Elizabeth, NJ 6-3 undecided
* Developing point guard skills help his
stock
At the end of the 2008 basketball season, I will compile another list on the developments of these and other players. As always new players emerge in the ever evolving prep basketball scene.
Log onto www.dcmetrosports.com as we examine the top High School basketball players from the DC metro area.
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