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| MaCio Teague |
Below is a list of Ohio's top rising freshmen (2015). As I have said before, if you are a youth basketball fan in this state and you have followed this class over the years, you already kind of know who many of the top players are in this class. Although I have formalized the process by documenting the names on this site, you, the fan, have your own ideas about who the best players are at this point. I'm not going to go into preach mode with this piece, I have said all I need to say.
My list of the top guys is based on most of my own observations over the past couple of years, as well as input I received from many of the top coaches in this class, and a few fans who I trust to give me credible and unbiased input (it's so hard to find!). Like the others, this list will continue to evolve over time and will be updated periodically. Over the next several months, I will be further defining the lists and assigning numbers (1-30) to the players on the lists. Also, I will soon be developing a "Next 20" list so that I can submit a top 50 list to John Stovall, (ESPN analyst, Nike rep and Prep Spotlight co-founder) to serve as a foundation for his initial top 50 freshman list in the fall.
Finally, as I have done with the others, I have posted all 3 top player lists on the side bar on the front page of this website, where I will make periodic changes (additions & subtractions), as we proceed through the summer and fall. I know this list will cause some debate, but that's ok, as players will be added as they shine on the bigger stages. Enough said; enjoy/debate the list!!
Ohio's Top 30 Rising Freshmen
Top 30 Player Pictures
Where is Chris Oakley, and Jae'Von McClain? Two very well developed guards from cleveland?
ReplyDeletethey are all very good but austin dulaney playmakerz 7th grade check him out soon he is a beast. should be in that top 150.
ReplyDeleteVery disappointed in this list. 3 are on here cause of size talent is down right terrible. If you are 6'5 and can't post up ( tony anderson) 6'5 and can't run ( kevin fisher) how can you make top anything. Not even best players on there teams. So can't be best in state. Kid from who got game is ok. But NOT TOP 30. But as stated this listing will change seems mandatory to go to showcase to get noticed. Cause out playing these players on this list in a Aau game setting doesn't do anything.
ReplyDelete2015 Sleeping Giant (pickerington) Ridgeview MS Rodney Culver Jr 6'l'' WG
ReplyDeleteThere are many young men that could have, and maybe some that should have made the list (My son Cord'e included). I only know a handful of these players, however, those that I do know, go hard a consistant basis (even if they have a bad a game). To many coaches, fathers, and mothers concentrate more on skills than on aspects such as conditioning, muscle memory, how to attack the rim, and what target to aim for when shooting a shot. It may not be our child's time. If they're truly dedicated, devoted, and have a desire to be the best, they will make this and more prominent list. Maybe this will serve as motivation...One!
ReplyDeleteRob Taylor thank you for putting the spot light on youth basketball in the State of Ohio. Great Job RT.
ReplyDeleteWhen commenting, you should really refrain from putting down the kids. They didn't put themselves on the list, and you wouldn't appreciate someone mentioning your kid in a negative comment. Just remember what goes around comes around. And no, it's not my child you are criticizing. But they are still kids! If you can't say something nice....!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCheck out Joey Burrow 6'1 point guard/shooting guard from Athens ,Ohio
ReplyDeletePlaymakerz suck. Dont know why ive seen so many comments about players on the teamm needing to make the list.
ReplyDeleteWhere is A.J. Harris I see his picture but not his name listed
ReplyDeleteOakley is one of the smoothest kids in the state. I only disagree with maybe 5 kids being on the list. Have seen a couple kids on list lose in one-on-one to other kids in bottom of 100. Rob I'd like to see you change the format of your Fall event to 3-on-3 half court games or add a event. One person can't dominate ball. We get to see better one-on-one matchups. One PG, one F, and one C. Only top 50 kids invited.
ReplyDeleteSimon Texidor IV 6 ft. ST.JOHNS OF THE CROSS will be a freshman at VASJ.He has scored a couple of 40 pointers,in the King James tournaments he is definatly a top 25 player of 2015.He is also an outstanding baseball player.He is an exceptional pitcher and can hit the ball out of the park.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Simon, Joey, Rodney and Oakley at my Sept 2th elite showcase. Many of the state's top young players will be there, so it would be a great opportunity for him (and others) to comete against the best. If interested, you can email me at: Taylororbe@aol.com for an invitation.
ReplyDeleteRob Taylor come to cleveland rank the boys and put picture up. The top 50 8/9/th grade thank you.C OAKLEY S TEXIDOR KIPPER D LOCKET ANTHONY ESA PAKER FRANKIE J WILLIAMS A/D DOWELL K STERGIS M JOHNSON J ROBERTS J BLOXSON C SWEENEY J HARRIS DJ RJ some TOP PERFORMERS in cleveland.
ReplyDeleteChris Landrum Northmont 5'11" trust me this boy is the truth.... last year he was ranked like number #5
ReplyDeleteKei Beckham?
ReplyDeleteI agree whoever said Chris Landrum...
ReplyDeleteI heard the Reggie Jones is now 5'10
ReplyDeleteUnderated prospect Mamadou (Tra) Traore from Jersey City is an intriguing player for Class of 2015.... He will attend The Euclid High
ReplyDeleteIf there name isn't on here the that means they dont play hard like the others.Or they havent been watch as much as others.
ReplyDeleteChris Oakley will join his brother Curtis at Brush High School, Chris played varsity summer league
ReplyDeleteAhmad Wagner good player, heard he played very well at nationals.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Ahmad at my Sept 25th elite showcase! For an invitation, email me at Taylorobe@aol.com.RT
ReplyDeleteJERSEY /OHIO hooks up TRA join E.S.P.A.S. with JAMIE SIMON lets go. The best 9th grade AAU baskeball team 2015.
ReplyDeleteYes Ahmad has been playing well letely,top 20 in the state mabey.
ReplyDeleteman jus wait till dat boy jacari get to highschool he gon be one ov da best players in the country
ReplyDeleteNot really impressed with your scouting of kids..Dont even have a kid on here that dominated many on your top 150 for class of 2015..David Fitz from Wickliffe high school..Need to go check him out maybe in top 20 of your list then after you see him
ReplyDeleteDevin Smith from Garfield heights should be on here he is a hard working 5'9 PG/SG that can shoot people lights out he can also pass and dish it to his team-mates to make them better and he has great ball handling. He should be in the top 25 or maybe even 15 if he keeps up his hard work on the court and off.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed i saw him play at the Euclid Sports plant last week and he did what he had to do for his team , he needs to play for a big AAU team so he can get ranked up in the country because if he put in effort i highly think he can do it.
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