Class of 2020 Rankings: Familiar 5, Updated Order
The class of 2020 has played in their final club season and many players around the state are narrowing in on their college decisions. Following the club season is a great time to update rankings and the top 5 is…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2020 has played in their final club season and many players around the state are narrowing in on their college decisions. Following the club season is a great time to update rankings and the top 5 is always a hit, as people want to know who the best college prospects in the state are. I have personally covered and watched this class for many years and the talent at the top is and always has been impressive. If any of the 2020 top five players were in any other class, a case could be made they should be number one. In all honesty, the order doesn’t even matter a whole lot as all of these players have major college rides and bright futures ahead of them. This update will be based off of player’s summer performance and all around improved stock.
Number 5: 6’3 P Keeli Burton-Oliver, Committed: Arizona State
Keeli’s impact on the floor is well-known throughout the region and country in many cases. She has great hands, deceptive footwork and soft shooting touch. Keeli’s summer was unfortunately restricted on the floor due to some ankle issues and she never got to consistently play to her potential, but she did have some big time games still in her limited time. The reigning 4A State MVP and Champion will look to get back healthy and lead her team to another state championship.
Number 4: 6’4 PF Dalayah Daniels, Final 6: Stanford, Princeton, Duke, Oregon State, UCLA, Cal
Dalayah put together another good spring and summer on the Nike circuit with her athleticism, length and improved understanding of the game. She has gotten physically stronger and really appears to be heading in the right direction to produce at the high major level. Dalayah is in serious contention to make the McDonald’s All American Game as far as her national ranking stands. In the meantime, she will look to lead Garfield back to the state championship as she did in her sophomore year.
Number 3: 5’11 G Jayda Noble, Committed: Washington
The best defending and rebounding guard in the country had a really strong spring and summer on the adidas circuit. Having already committed to Washington, Jayda played clear of mind and enjoyed competing in her final club season. She has outstanding elevation on her jump shot and hits it at a high rate from the midrange. She attacks the basket with aggression when she is looking for her own shot, but she is also a very willing passer. The ultimate team player will be up to the task of leading Mt. Spokane back to the 3A state championship after finishing second last year.
Number 2: 6’2 PF Jordyn Jenkins, Final 5: Duke, Oklahoma, Cal, USC, Washington
Jenkins’ final five speaks for itself and she has earned the ability to choose from those destinations. Over the course of the last year, Jordyn has played some point-forward, which has really expanded her skill set to be comfortable handling the ball and making moves on the perimeter. She has always had the power game on the inside. She has slowly, but surely crept into the top 50 conversation nationally and I believe that is a little low for her production on the floor. Nonetheless, she is deserving of being recognized as the number two college prospect in her home state.
Number 1: 5’7 PG Hailey Van Lith
The prized-jewel among many of the country’s top programs participated with Team USA U19 and brought home another gold medal. UCONN, Louisville and Baylor are three of the programs that have been heavily recruiting Van Lith over the last few years. The 5’7 lefty is an ultra-aggressive attacking guard that wills the ball into the basket. She competes on the defensive end and rebounds very well for her size. *Feature image