Annual Prospects List, 2006

Annual BB Prospects List, 2006

Special note: When compiling this list, I incorrectly assumed Episcopal's Tim Ivory would
opt to play FB in college, or perhaps baseball. He does intend to play basketball and his name
has been added to the PGs. I regret the oversight. Thanks, Ted.

By Ted Silary
For the 29th consecutive season, the Daily News is attempting to give college basketball coaches a helping hand with recruiting.
Our five categories for seniors are point guards, wing guards, small forwards, power forwards and centers. Players are categorized by the position we expect them to play in college. But remember, a player's role can depend upon the level of school he attends.
The players in "The Best" category are those we believe would be most capable of playing in Division I or the higher levels of Division II, or in a competitive junior-college program if there's a need for academic strengthening. "Others" are Division IIs or IIIs.
Our rating system: 1. big time; 2. midmajor; 3. low Division I; 4. high Division II.
The notation "NCAA OK" means the player is qualified for freshman eligibility under NCAA academic guidelines. Those not qualified could become so later.
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POINT GUARDS:
The Best: Malik Alvin, Gratz, 6-foot, UTEP signee; Raymond "Doodles" Sims, Roman, 5-8, lefty, transition wizard, snappy passer, puts team first, Niagara sniffing, rating 3; Jernardo "Jay" Lucas, Communications Tech, 5-9, lefty, good build, competent shooter, aggressive, penetrates, rating 3-4; Nafis Ricks, Lamberton, 5-11, also WG, relentless scorer, owns paint, body control, spirited, rating 3-4; Matthew "Moo" Johnson, Straw. Mansion, 5-10, also WG, deep treys, insightful, perfect teammate, gets to glass then hits free throws, NCAA OK, rating 3-4; Corey James, Delaware Valley, 6-1, possible WG, slinky, high upside, hard to defend, likely JC/prep; Aaron Stephens, University City, 5-9, plays for keeps, floor general, loves defending, rating 3-4; Hanif Edwards, North Catholic, 5-9, best on the move, slinky, New Haven offer, rating 3-4.
Twenty others: (now 21)
James Jones, Bok
Adam Van Zelst, Conwell-Egan
Doug Tucker, Lincoln
Julian McFadden, Chestnut Hill
Curtis Jackson, Imhotep
Rashiid Coleman, Central
Ryan Van Zelst, Conwell-Egan
Raheem "Morsel" Davis, Overbrook
James "J.J." Franklin, Judge
Kevin McGarvey, Penn Charter
Chris Myers, O'Hara
Tim Ivory, Episcopal
Josh Howard, Parkway
Antwine Tucker, Bartram
Erick Rockeymore, Southern
Mike Mack, Masterman
Jim Malatesta, Wood
Stanley Williams, Straw. Mansion
Mike Swoyer, McDevitt
Will Taggert, Judge
Tyrell Marshall, La Salle

WING GUARDS:
The Best: Wayne Ellington, Episcopal, 6-4, North Carolina signee; Derrick "D.J." Rivera, Neumann-Goretti, 6-2, Saint Joseph's signee; Rodney Green, Prep Charter, 6-5, La Salle signee; Vinny Simpson, Dougherty, 6-foot, excellent feet/hands, explosive, dunks on break, treys no sweat, also defends, NCAA OK, rating 3; Kenny St. George, Central, 6-4, also PG, perceptive, solid shooter, can add weight, enthusiastic, NCAA OK, rating 3; Tyrell "Smalls" Coleman, Germantown, 6-2, NBA range, cool customer, wiry strength, possible prep/JC, rating 3-4.
Fifteen others:
Darnell Moore, King
Eugene Moss, Straw. Mansion
Chris Mayo, W. Catholic
Nate Edwards, N. Catholic
Justin Hayes, Dobbins
Tyrone Palmer, Parkway
Ben Whitt, Communications Tech
Andre Murphy, Eng. and Science
Jimmie Cotton, Malvern
Dave Stefanski, SJ Prep
Pierre Lewis, Freire
Wilson Acevedo, Conwell-Egan
David Hill, Hope
Mike Varanavage, Ryan
Sharif Bolton, Franklin LC
(Note: Ryan's Joe Zeglinski, a 1,000-point scorer, has missed the entire season with an injury. He will likely play football in college.)

SMALL FORWARDS:
The Best: Gerald Henderson, Episcopal, 6-5, Duke signee; Reggie Redding, SJ Prep, 6-4, Villanova signee; Earl Pettis, Neumann-Goretti, 6-5, methodically breaks down defenders, tricky in traffic, high upside, Temple favored, rating 2; Lewis Leonard, Frankford, 6-4, lefty, bombs to dunks, savvy offensive machine, warrior, possible prep/JC, rating 2-3; Mike Ringgold, Roman, 6-6, owns baseline/near wing, leaper, strong hands, must improve range, rating 3; Jason Sabb, Southern, 6-3, improves daily, slices to hole, medium-range jumpers, possible prep/JC, rating 3.
Fifteen others:
Tyrone Blassingame, Northeast
Pat Kirby, O'Hara
Zane Oxley, King
Darrell Floyd, Carroll
Chris Penn, Franklin
Winston Robinson, Bartram
Bryheem Charity, Southern
Scott Marston, Kennedy-Kenrick
Anthony Edwards, Olney
Dan Powell, Washington
Jon Bruce, Ryan
Bill Murphy, McDevitt
Dwayne Bradley, King
Mars Shah, Ryan
Jim Schule, Judge

POWER FORWARDS
The Best: Zahir Carrington, Masterman, 6-6, Lehigh signee.
Fifteen others:
Vincent Evans, Dobbins
John Brooks, Straw. Mansion
Arthur Livingston, Judge
Paris Griffin, Prep Charter
Finn Skovdal, Conwell-Egan
Dwayne Jackson, West Phila.
Brandon Combs, Gratz
Glenn Dickerson, Eng. And Science
Robert Mosby, University City
Joe Rod, North Catholic
Gary Harris, Bok
Cullen Askew, Prep Charter
Lamar Coney, Olney
Justin Rollins, Bodine
Frank Peters, Washington

CENTERS:
The Best: Andrew Ott, Gtn. Academy, 6-10, Villanova signee; Mike Yocum, Episcopal, 6-9, Albany signee; Dutch "Big Suburbs" Gaitley, Carroll, 6-9, force in paint, has redefined body, excellent passer, Lafayette leads, NCAA OK, rating 3. Kevin Hudgeons, Ryan, 6-8, good feet/hands, can add weight, best days ahead, NCAA OK, rating 3-4.
Five others:
Marcellus Miller, Lamberton
Brian Campuzano, Bonner
Tyree Burnett, Franklin LC
Matt Smyth, Judge
Toure Wright, McDevitt

TOP 15 JUNIORS:
(Oral commitments in parentheses)
Rick Jackson, Neumann-Goretti, 6-9, C (Syracuse)
Jeff Jones, Bonner, 6-4, WG (Maryland)
Markieff Morris, Prep Charter, 6-8, SF
Marcus Morris, Prep Charter, 6-9, PF
Bradley Wanamaker, Roman, 6-3, WG
Antonio "Scoop" Jardine, Neumann-Goretti, 6-2, PG (Syracuse)
Sammy Zeglinski, Penn Charter, 6-1, PG (Virginia)
Kyle Griffin, Gtn. Academy, 6-2, PG
Malcolm Eleby, Franklin LC, 6-3, PG
Ramone Moore, Southern, 6-3, WG-SF
Roberto Townsend, Dougherty, 6-3, SF
Andrew Pomager, North Catholic, 6-3, PG-WG-SF
Chris Edwards, North Catholic, 6-6, SF-PF
Josh "Scrap" Martin, Prep Charter, 6-2, PG-WG
Doug Davis, Prep Charter, 5-9, PG

TOP DOZEN YOUNGSTERS:
(Sophomores, unless noted)
Andrew "Scootie" Randall, Communications Tech, 6-6, SF
Jamal Wilson, Neumann-Goretti, 6-5, WG-SF
Nurideen Lindsey, Overbrook, 6-1, PG-WG (freshman)
Velton Jones, Gratz, 5-10, PG
Courtney Stanley, Kennedy-Kenrick, 6-1, PG
Tyron Lytes, Northeast, 6-1, PG
Miguel Bocachica, Washington, 6-5, SF
Larry Loughery, SJ Prep, 6-5, PF
Antwaine Brown, Frankford, 6-4, PF
Chris Kurz, Penn Charter, 6-7, SF-PF
Devon White, Roman, 6-7, PF-C
Lamar Jackson, Bodine, 5-9, PG