Norrance Berry, Scotland Campus Sports: The 6-foot-3 off guard was the energizer in Scotland Campus’ 92-74 victory over The Patrick School, as the Knights turned a tight five-point halftime lead into a insurmountable double digit lead that ballooned into the 20s. As the source who helped spark a key run, Berry engineered a personal 7-0 spurt at the start of the second half. He turned in a traditional three-point play, got loose in traffic for a gliding layup, and then drew a foul and hit both free throws as Scotland ran away with it. Berry wound up with 17 points, with his ability to finish at the rim and finish hard through traffic evident.
The Class of 2020 Berry is currently sifting through a number of offers, with Toledo and Rhode Island in heavy pursuit as of late. Berry’s 6-foot-10 wingspan and thorough on-ball presence are factors that enable him to instigate turnovers and convert them into transition points. Once strictly an attacker, Berry has put in the work to open up an outside shot that was lacking earlier on in his career. With his ultra competitive nature and ability to turn in timely plays, Berry’s stock has improved rapidly this season.
Darius Ervin, Northfield Mount Hermon: The gritty 5-foot-9 guard is beginning to stake his claim as one of the more intriguing unsigned prospects on the prep circuit, despite his small stature. Similar to Isaiah Thomas, Nate Robinson, and other tough undersized guards, Ervin has proven himself as a fiery competitor in numerous heavily-billed matchups this season. He turned in a memorable performance against Winchendon with 31 points (9-14 FG, 5-7 3FG 8-9FT), seven boards, six assists, and two steals. Ervin’s competitiveness was evident, as he laid down and took three charges. Evolving as a revelation in his prep year with NMH, Ervin is averaging 18.4 PPG, 4.4 assists, and 3.4 steals while emerging as the spirit of the team’s defense and a thorough competitor through and through.
Posh Alexander, Our Savior Lutheran: The electrifying 5-foot-10 guard has gone viral several times this season. His patented dunk where he flies down the lane and levitates several feet before the basket and throws down a filthy one-handed dunk has ignited crowds, most notably during a win over Central Pointe in Kentucky. Beyond being an energizer who can turn in those momentum bolstering plays which have a lasting impact on the game, Alexander has an all around scoring arsenal. In a backcourt that includes fellow St. John’s commit Dylan Wusu and Class of 2022 Jaquan Sanders, and underrated 6-foot-2 lefty Maximus Edwards, Alexander is one of several players who can stretch out the floor and hit deep 3-pointers. He recently took home MVP honors at the Empire Invite, scoring 20 points and handing out eight assists to lead OSL.
Zeke Blauner, St. Thomas More: Flushed into the role of starter, the skilled guard has authored a production rate that makes a strong case for him as the program’s most underrated player. The Westchester County, N.Y. product is averaging 20 points for 17-1 during a pivotal four game stretch, including a 17-point performance (4-for-6 from beyond the arc) en route to an 87-84 win over a West Point Prep team which entered the game with just one loss on the season.
Blauner is a heady guard who sees the floor well and hits timely shots. He’s made a pattern out of producing in crucial sequences this season, as he can rattle off points in a hurry and trigger runs. Blauner scored 23 points to propel STM to an 83-76 victory over NBA Africa, which had representation from nine different countries. Blauner’s status as a high academic prospect (high honor roll six consecutive semesters) helps make him the quintessential “safe bet” recruit.
Ali Abdou Dibba, Central Point Christian Academy–A gifted athlete and hard-slashing 6-foot-4 combination guard, the Sweden native boasts fluid athleticism and a noticeable above the rim game. He’s a drive first attacker who knows how to create spaces and carve defenders off the dribble and in the one-on-one game. Dibba has quickly evolved into an additional scoring leg for a team that features high major prospect RJ Melendez and hot-shooting FGCU-commit Victor Rosa. The Class of 2020 guard scored 15 points during CPCA’s come from behind victory over SIAA foe Victory Rock earlier this week. With his defensive reliability and athleticism and above the rim game, Dibba has noteworthy attributes which always appeal to college coaches.
Chase Sanders, S4G Academy (NC)–The 6-foot-3 Class of 2020 prospect has a deft left handed stroke and can score it in a variety of ways. The Corbin, KY native has a knack for spotting up and sticking corner 3-pointers and deep straight-away 3-pointers. He would be an asset for any team known to space the floor and spread out foes with zone-busting threats of his caliber. Sanders has become more offensively versatile this season, scoring on surges to the rim and unveiling a nifty floater. He’s emerged into a primary ball handler who can create offense and accelerate the tempo as well.
Kale Stephens , CPCA: The lead guard turned in an efficient account of himself in CPCA’s 102-99 win over Combine Academy, posting a monster stat line of 19 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds. Stephens was able to trigger the transition game with a number of quarterback to wide receiver style passes and three quarter court passes which kept defenders on their heels. The Class of 2020 guard was relentless in his surges to the rim and was able to beat guys in the one on one game and knife his way to the basket gracefully. Having played at a high level these past few years, the Indiana native has the skill set and the experience to transition instantly to the college game. A former football player and a bigger guard, Stephens poses a threat with his IQ and ability to score the ball in a variety of ways.
Hasahn Abdul-Hakim, CPCA: Given the way today’s game is structured, the 6-foot-7 Abdul-Hakim has the type of advanced and versatile skill-set that aligns with the interchangeability and multi-positional status many prioritize at the next level. He can handle the ball like a guard and has the type of above the rim finishing ability to make big plays that have a powerful impact on the game and on scoring runs. Abdul Hakim showed this over the weekend, leaking out in the open court and getting above the rim on numerous occasions. He’s got the perimeter game and soft touch from the outside that will bring defenders away from the rim and create an issue for defenses.
Torrin Andrews, CPCA: The 3-point ace was unconscious during a late game tear which eventually willed the White Tigers to a dizzying 102-99 win over Combine Academy (NC). In a game that featured numerous lead changes and momentum swings, the South Florida native Andrews heated up at the opportune time in Atlanta. Andrews bagged four consecutive 3-pointers, each one bigger than the next, as the White Tigers finally took control of the game. Andrews scored 14 points in a period of 5:30, establishing himself as a big shot-maker with nerveless poise and some swagger in his game as well.
