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Being a basketball fan, you are always looking at the future of basketball. You are looking at who’s up next, and with the media today it is easy to find out about these guys. The way game has changed and the way the game is played today has some of 18 or 19-year-old training with coaches to get ready for the NBA. They have young men preparing to play in pros but polishing their game for the NBA so that when they go to college or overseas, they have that skill set. Some players receive more recognition than others, but their skillset and presence should not be forgotten. Here are five High School Players to watch out for.
5. Kyree Walker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yo5F6FfwCM
Position: Shooting Guard
Class:2020
Rank:33 (ESPN.com) 34 (247sports.com)
Hometown/ School: Phoenix, AZ/ Hillcrest Prep
Kyree Walker is a hybrid wing player that can also play the guard, with his 6’4 and 200 lbs frame he can get to the basket and finish at the rim. He has a great transition game where he can finish at the rim or take the outside shot. Walker can also get physical down low with his frame. Walker has not committed to any schools yet but has offers from schools like Arizona, Memphis, UCLA, Kansas, and Michigan. Look out for Kyree Walker to make some noise this year he is only a four-star recruit, but that will not stop him from putting on a show in his senior year.
4. Zion Harmon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ZA7D1ogSM
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2021
Rank: 25 (ESPN.com) 36 (247sports.com)
Hometown/ School: Benton, KY/ Marshal County
Zion Harmon is a 5’10 guard who can create for himself and his teammates. He is a shifty guard with a quick first step. Harmon has a nice shooting touch and can shoot off the dribble. Walker is two years away from college but has narrowed his list of schools to seven they include Kanas, Kentucky, LSU, Murray State, Seton Hall, Louisville, and Western Kentucky. Harmon will look to make a big splash and move up in the rankings.
3. Noah Farrakhan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBo3_ipUonQ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2020
Rank: Unranked
Hometown/School: Newark, NJ/ The Patrick School
Noah Farrakhan is a 6’1 slashing guard that can create from himself. Farrakhan has good playmaking ability, and because he is so athletic, he can find his teammates on transition or just finish at the rim. He played at IMG academy last year with Jaden Springer but decided to transfer back home to New Jersey. Farrakhan has offers from schools like Florida, Rutgers, Maryland, and Iona. He is unranked, and this upcoming season he will look to make a name for himself and take over the New Jersey basketball scene.
2. Dior Johnson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3YLM66wTUc
Position: Point Guard/ Shooting Guard
Class:2022
Rank: 19 (ESPN.com) 6 (247sports.com)
Hometown/School: Los Angeles, CA / Fairfax Highschool
Dior Johnson is a 6’3 combo guard with a good finishing ability around the basket. His speed and quickness make him a viable threat to opposing guards. Dior Johnson really blew up this summer taking over travel leagues and shutting down games with his ability to finish at the rim. He is a five-star recruit with offers from LSU, Alabama, Memphis, TCU, Syracuse and St. Johns this season he looks to get more offers and develop his game more.
1. Skyy Clark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmdc3PWAX7w
Position: Point Guard/ Shooting Guard
Class:2022
Rank: Unranked (ESPN.com) 18 (247sports.com)
Hometown/School: Northridge, CA/ Heritage Christian
Skyy Clark, an explosive combo guard with exceptional finishing ability at the rim. His ability to create space and get to the basket is a great skill to have. He has good decision making and knows when to pass up the ball and when to score. Since he is a combo guard, he can facilitate and score the basketball whenever he chooses. He will look to receive more offers and develop his all-around game more. He blew up this summer teaming up with Bronny James. Clark has offers from schools like Auburn, FSU and Arizona.
