R.J. Barrett

R.J. Barrett Height: 6-7 Weight: 200 Position: Small Forward Montverde Academy Mississauga, Ontario College: Duke

Barrett is an extremely athletic forward with a nose for putting the ball in the bucket. He has great instincts and an exceptional feel for the game. Barrett doesn’t shy away from the big moments and plays with a lot of confidence. Barrett’s tough and physical play helped him lead Canada to their first FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. He will be playing for the Duke Blue Devils next year.

Darius Bazley

Darius Bazley Height: 6-8 Weight: 195 Position: Power Forward Princeton HS Cincinnati, OH College: Syracuse

Bazley is an extremely athletic lefty. Watching Bazley play, one thing that certainly stands out is his length. He is 6’8 with a 6’11 wingspan, which he showcases with a variety of skills on both the offensive and defensive end. He runs the floor with and without the ball. He handles the ball extremely well for his size. He has the ability to score from all three levels, especially dunking the ball. Bazley will be playing at Syracuse next year.

Bol Bol

Bol Bol Height: 7-2 Weight: 220 Position: Center Findlay Prep Los Angeles, CA College: Oregon

Notoriously known for his height and length, Bol is not your typical seven-footer. He is a complete player who blocks shots, scores from inside and shoots the three. At 7’2” with a wingspan of 7’8”, there isn’t much that he can’t do on the court. He has very good lateral movement as well. He is a problem both defensively, and offensively for his opponents. Bol Bol has committed to play at Oregon next season.

Jalen Carey

Jalen Carey Height: 6-3 Weight: 170 Position: Shooting Guard Immaculate Conception HS Montclair, NJ College: Syracuse

Carey is one of the best playmaking guards in the class. He plays with a great pace and high energy. Carey is one of the most creative finishers as well. He has college ready range on the three-ball. He attacks the rim consistently and has solid bounce in his game as well. He has the ability to score, but he is a great passer as well, finding his teammates for open looks. He will team up with Darius Bazley at Syracuse next year.

Ayo Dosunmu

Ayo Dosunmu Height: 6-4 Weight: 160 Position: Point Guard Morgan Park HS Chicago, IL College: Illinois

Ayo is a lengthy point guard with a plethora of ways to score or make plays for others. He excels in the open court on fast breaks where he can use his speed and length. Dosunmu is also very good in ball-screen situations because he can get by bigger defenders, as well as shoot the ball. Ayo has committed to attend Illinois.

Darius Garland

Darius Garland Height: 6-2 Weight: 175 Position: Point Guard Brentwood Academy Brentwood, TN College: Vanderbilt

Garland is an extremely skilled point guard. He is very quick, but never looks to be rushed. With a tight handle on the ball, Garland can get by defenders with ease. He has a number of crafty ways of finishing at the rim. He is also known for the quick release on his jump shot. He has a great feel for the game and plays smart. Garland will head to Vanderbilt next year.

Quentin Grimes

Quentin Grimes Height: 6-4 Weight: 200 Position: Point Guard College Park HS The Woodlands, TX College: Kansas

Grimes is a physical combo guard that brings toughness to the floor. He is listed as a shooting guard but is an excellent playmaker and passer. He is a great ball handler and has the ball is on a string, making it look easy to get to the rim. Always in attack mode, Grimes is extremely explosive and will get up for some big time dunks. He is a big time play maker as well as a big time shot make. He shoots the ball very well from all three levels. Next year, Grimes will be attending Kansas.

Tyler Herro

Tyler Herro Height: 6-5 Weight: 193 Position: Shooting Guard Whitnall HS Greenfield, WI College: Kentucky

Herro is a skilled guard that can score from just about anywhere on the court. He is known for being a shooter, but he is not limited to just that skill. He is capable of getting off the mid-range jumper or getting to the rim for creative finishes. At 6’5”, he has great size combined with his high release and is one of the smoothest jump shooters in the class. Herro has a nose for the ball and excellent basketball IQ on both ends of the floor. He will be playing for Coach Calipari at Kentucky next year.

Jaylen Hoard

Jaylen Hoard Height: 6-8 Weight: 195 Position: Small Forward Wesleyan Christian Academy Carnon, France College: Wake Forest

At 6’8”, Hoard is able to score anywhere on the court and pass over the defense. His ability to shoot the ball, as well as post up, makes him difficult to guard. Hoard brings an athleticism to the game that allows him to make some amazing plays. The game seems to come naturally to him, as he plays with a good pace and finesse. He’s very good at finishing both in transition and in the half-court. An excellent mid-range shooter, he is also an improving three-point shooter. Hoard will be playing for Wake Forest next season.

Keldon Johnson

Keldon Johnson Height: 6-6 Weight: 205 Position: Small Forward Oak Hill Academy South Hill, VA College: Kentucky

Johnson is an extremely high energy, athletic forward that does it all. He is one of the most exciting players in this class. He is always in attack mode, with both the drive and the shot. Johnson scores it from all three levels. He makes the big plays and is fueled by the big moments. He wants to take and make the game winning shots. He shoots it with a high release and goes to the rim with authority. Next year, he will be joining Tyler Herro at Kentucky.

Tre Jones

Tre Jones Height: 6-2 Weight: 183 Position: Point Guard Apple Valley HS Apple Valley, MN College: Duke

Jones is a true point guard in every sense of the word. He is a floor general with an extremely high basketball IQ who never seems to be in a hurry. Jones can get into the lane and finish in some unique ways, as well as find the open guy. He does an excellent job of making plays. He is also crafty on the defensive end of the floor finding ways to cause turnovers or steals. Jones will add to the backcourt at Duke next year.

Louis King

Louis King Height: 6-7 Weight: 204 Position: Small Forward Hudson Catholic HS Columbus, NJ College: Oregon

King is an athletic wing with great size and length. King is 6’6”, but has the mobility and smooth moves of a smaller guard. He shoots the ball accurately from outside and has a very good handle on the ball, which shows that when running in transition. He is an excellent fast break player. King is a great combo of finesse and power. Next year, King is headed to Oregon.

Romeo Langford

Romeo Langford Height: 6-6 Weight: 195 Position: Shooting Guard New Albany High School New Albany, IN College: Undecided

Langford is an athletic guard that can score from just about anywhere on the floor. He has a strong and lengthy build. He is a natural scorer that knows how to create his own shot and make plays for others. He can get to the rim and finish with a number of different moves. Langford never looks rushed and plays with a great pace. He is capable of hitting the three as well. He has not yet decided where he will be going to school next year. 

Nassir Little

Nassir Little Height: 6-7 Weight: 215 Position: Small Forward Orlando Christian Prep Orange Park, FL College: North Carolina

Little is an exceptionally long and strong wing with the size, big shoulders, and powerful body to double as a combo forward. He is a capable shooter both off the dribble and with a set shot. He is very good when he can get into one-on-one situations and use his moves to get by defenders. He is a high energy player on both ends of the floor. He can guard multiple positions because of his stature. Little has committed to play for Roy Williams at North Carolina next year.

Andrew Nembhard

Andrew Nembhard Height: 6-4 Weight: 190 Position: Point Guard Montverde Academy Aurora, Ontario College: Florida

At 6’4”, Nembhard has good size for a point guard. He handles the ball with ease and confidence. He is a good pick-and-roll player, with his capability to of score or find his teammates. Nembhard has excellent court vision and play making ability. A true point guard that plays unselfishly and under control, Nembhard will be joining the Florida Gators next year.

Shareef O’Neal

Shareef O’Neal Height: 6-5 Weight: 205 Position: Power Forward Crossroads School Los Angeles, CA College: UCLA

O’Neal is an elite high-level power forward with great athleticism. He has a solid frame with length and moves well on the fast break. O’Neal is a tremendous leaper, which allows him to make plays above the rim. He has an improving handle of the ball and is stretching his range on his jumper. He gets a high release on the three-ball which will serve him well when he gets to the next level. O’Neal has committed to play for UCLA next year. 

 

Cameron Reddish

Cameron Reddish Height: 6-7 Weight: 203 Position: Small Forward Westtown School Norristown, PA College: Duke

Reddish is an elite player with tremendous size for a perimeter player and ability to score the ball. With his calm demeanor, he makes the game look effortless. He has a high release on his shot with a great rotation of the ball. His solid shooting ability makes it easier for him to head fake and get by defenders for the dunk or the dish to his teammates. Reddish will join the Duke Blue Devils.

Will Richardson

Will Richardson Height: 6-4 Weight: 170 Position: Point Guard Oak Hill Academy Hinesville, GA College: Oregon

Richardson is a lefty point guard who can do a bit of everything for his team.  He is a solid floor general and knows when to pass the ball or to score himself. He can slash to the rim for either the finesse finish or get through contact for the tough bucket. Richardson shoots it well from mid-range and beyond the arc. He is always in attack mode and pushing the pace. Richardson will be joining the Oregon Ducks next year.

Simi Shittu

Simi Shittu Height: 6-9 Weight: 220 Position: Power Forward Vermont Academy Burlington, Ont., Canada College: Vanderbilt

Shittu is a powerful player. At 6’9″, 220 pounds, he is a force to be reckoned with in the low post. He has the physicality to play in the post and finish at the rim, but he also has the skills to dribble and shoot. His versatility at his size is what makes him so unique. Simi is a tough defender as well, who is constantly changing and blocking shots. Next year, he will be attending Vanderbilt.

Anfernee Simons

Anfernee Simons Height: 6-4 Weight: 177 Position: Shooting Guard IMG Academy Altemonte Springs, FL College: Undecided

He has a natural feel for the game and great instincts that can’t be taught. That, combined with his size, makes him a dangerous threat on the floor. He is an elite scorer and is known for his ability to shoot the long-ball. He has a quick release off the bounce and stand still. Simons has the height to shoot over defenders. Simons has not yet decided where he will attend college.

Javonte Smart

Javonte Smart Height: 6-4 Weight: 190 Position: Guard Scotlandville Magnet HS Baton Rouge, LA College: LSU

Smart is a versatile guard that can score and make plays on and off the ball. He has a nice middle game and is capable of hitting the three-ball when he has his feet set. He is a fierce competitor. He has a very good handle and crossover that helps him get by defenders and finish in the lane. He is recognized as one of the best defenders in the class. Next year, he will be going to LSU.

Jalen Smith

Jalen Smith Height: 6-9 Weight: 195 Position: Power Forward Mount St. Joseph HS Baltimore, MD College: Maryland

Smith has the combination of size, agility, athleticism, and natural skill. As an all-around player, he does a little of everything. He shoots the ball very well all the way out to the three-point line. Smith is 6’9″ and runs the floor well for his size. He can also put the ball on the floor and drive it hard to the rim. He has a dominating defensive presence as well. Smith will be attending Maryland next season.

Cole Swider

Cole Swider Height: 6-8 Weight: 203 Position: Power Forward St. Andrew's School Providence, RI College: Villanova

Swider is one of the elite shooters of this class. He has a pure, high release and can shoot it in a number of ways. Swider can come off screens, shoot it in transition or off the dribble. He often gets going and making shots in bunches very quickly. He is much more than just a shooter. He can get to the rim and put down some exciting dunks as well. Next season, Swider has committed to play for Jay Wright at Villanova.

Coby White

Coby White Height: 6-3 Weight: 165 Position: Point Guard Greenfield HS Goldsboro, NC College: North Carolina

Coby White could be considered a combo guard with instinct for scoring the ball. He has remarkable floor speed and can score quickly in a variety of ways. He can shoot the three-ball from a distance, as well as attack the rim. At 6’3”, he can get up for some nice finishes. He is a fast-paced play maker that creates for others as well. Next season, he will be joining Nassir Little at North Carolina.

 

Emmitt Williams

Emmitt Williams Height: 6-6 Weight: 215 Position: Power Forward Oak Ridge HS Lehigh Acres, FL College: LSU

Emmitt is a very high energy player with the ability to make big plays. With an athletic, long body, he has a nose for the ball on both ends of the court. Williams is known for being a relentless worker, running the floor, and throwing down powerful dunks. He often guards the biggest and strongest player on opposing teams. He blocks shots, causes turnovers and has an intimidation factor about him. Williams will attend LSU next season.

Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson Height: 6-6 Weight: 272 Position: Power Forward Spartanburg Day School Spartanburg, SC College: Duke

Zion Williamson is famously known for his show-stopping dunks. He is a strong, powerful forward with a physically dominating presence in the paint. He has explosive athleticism that benefits him both offensively and defensively. He is capable of shooting the jump shot and is improving his three-ball. He rebounds and pushes the ball in transition, making plays for himself and teammates.