Who’s #1?
The rankings on CCB consist of players who have participated in camps. The primary reason for this is because I have been able to see the players in different situations and interact with them personally. This has enabled me to get a feel for the kid outside of basketball and have a certain amount of comfort in saying to a coach, I would recommend this kid to a team based on character.
5-11 Isaiah Canaan is the #1 ranked CCB Underclassman
Why not include every player seen?
While I have seen a lot of players this summer, I find that any ranking of a player without ever having a chance to get to know the kid personally means that I am validating a player in all facets by ranking him. I think this is a touchy thing to do. If you rank a player you are commenting on the players talent, but to not have a chance to analyze a player on the whole character, interaction with people other than his high school or AAU coach creates an interesting situation. So while it would be easy to place Elliot Williams in the top 5 on this list because every other list has him there, I have never interacted with the player so I couldn’t speak towards his character. Which isn’t a knock on him but it is a knock on me. I have certain things I consider in a ranking.
1. Will the player be a good teammate?
2. Does the player have the potential to improve more in college?
3. Can the player be an effective player at the collegiate level?
4. Does he have the fundamentals down and does he understand the game?
5. Is he willing to sacrifice and be the defensive stopper for his team as well as the offensive option?
6. Is the player respectful and disciplined?
7. Can the player adjust to playing with other talented players without forcing shots?
8. Is the player a student first?
9. Ability to play more than one position.
10. Can the player overcome a difficult circumstance?
All of these qualities is why most of the camps I host are invite only and recommendation. This is why I have to find a way to interact with the player. It is why I won’t rank a player anymore that does not either come to the camp or that I have not had a chance to speak with. CCB looks for the complete player, with the understanding that these are kids (young men) that are being discussed and influenced. They will make mistakes, but it is how they recover and react after those mistakes that makes a difference. I will revise these rankings after the Arkansas Showcase.
6-5 Rashad Perkins is the #2 ranked CCB Underclassman
6-2 Jeff Stubbs is the #3 ranked CCB Underclassman
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UNDERCLASSMEN RANK |
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1 Isaiah Canaan 2009 Biloxi H.S. (MS) Handles, solid defender, all around offensive repetoire, in any city he shines |
5-11 |
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2 Rashad Perkins 2010 Starkville H.S. (MS) Extremely athletic, with great elevation on his J, once his savvy improves... |
6-5 |
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3 Jeff Stubbs 2009 Ridgeland H.S. (MS) Quick and explosive, was a scorer but now likes to distribute as well |
6-2 |
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4 Jeverik Nelson 2010 Callaway H.S. (MS) Closer to 6-8 and plays a natural two, but should get more physical |
6-7 |
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5 Deshun Carter 2009 Meridian H.S. (MS) A man child with a D-1 body and a nose for the ball. |
6-5 |
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6 Aaron Cooper 2010 Pulaski H.S. (Ark) One of the most advanced young guards in the country, very intelligent |
6-0 |
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7 Jordan Weaver 2010 Wynne H.S. (Ark) very talented lefty wing, with serious hops and a D-1 body |
6-2 |
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8 Montell Walters 2010 Pearl H.S. (MS) Can flatout score the ball. |
6-4 |
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9 Demarcus Lewis 2010 Canton H.S. (MS) Could be the quietest 15 and 10 guy in the state as a soph! |
6-4 |
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10 Leantwan Luckett 2011 Ridgeland H.S. (MS) Not quite the second coming of Monta, but will create his own legacy |
6-4 |
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11 Jeff Drew II 2010 Mills University H.S. (Ark) Very agile, young big man who may end up higher very soon |
6-7 |
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12 DaQuan Bryant 2010 North Pulaski H.S. (Ark) Very strong young post who can play on the perimeter a bit |
6-3 |
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Biloxi H.S. (MS) A shooter with range and a nice handle |
5-11 |
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15 Joe Agee 2010 North Pulaski H.S. (Ark) Built like a small tank with speed and defensive tenacity |
5-4 |
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16 Marshun McGee 2010 Murrah H.S. (MS) A quick true PG who sets up his teammates first |
5-10 |
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17 Brandon Jones 2009 Osceola H.S. (Ark) Long kid with great back to the basket moves |
6-6 |
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18 Desmond Coleman 2009 Long Beach H.S. (MS) Can hop and plays solid post defense wingspan of about 6-7 |
6-5 |
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19 Ben Meis 2010 Gateway Christian Schools/Home schooled (TN) Three pointers are like free throws |
6-4 |
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20 Ryan Luster 2010 Wooddale H.S. (TN) Reminds me of Vinnie Johnson, great utility guy with very good defense |
6-1 |
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21 Donovan Bridgeforth 2011 Jacksonville H.S. (TX) Should not be this low but size is the main factor |
5-8 |
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Little Rock Central H.S. (Ark) Still growing but has a knack and nose for the ball |
6-3 |
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23 Caleb Jones 2010 Pulaski Academy H.S. (Ark) Has the ball on a string, may be the best ball handler on the list |
5-9 |
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24 Kevin Pratt Hamilton H.S. (TN) Plays with a cool, calm demeanor and has the midrange game down |
6-2 |
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Ridgeland H.S. (MS) Another long distance specialist |
6-2 |
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26 Mykal Titlow Greenback H.S. (TN) Big physical young guy who can board and understands the game |
6-4 |
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Bryant H.S. (Ark) Can score and run the show just needs more game experience |
5-10 |
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Natchez H.S. (MS) If he played summer ball he could easily develop into one of the top guys |
6-6 |
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Wilbur D Mills H.S. (Ark) A little too shot happy but could be higher as he improves IQ |
5-8 |
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30 Jeremy Goods Houston H.S. (TN) Injured recently but has the speed and savvy to run a team |
5-9 |
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31 Tevin Hill Overton H.S. (MS) Needs to add strength and his offensive game will really standout |
6-2 |
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32 Fred Bean Murrah H.S. (MS) Hustle player who although thin gets boards |
6-2 |
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White Station H.S. (TN) Undersized post player who has to improve in a number of areas |
6-3 |
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Ridgeway H.S. (TN) Has to get comfortable and gain confidence |
6-2 |
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Melrose H.S. (TN) Has the body of a lineman with hoop savvy but needs quickness and hops |
6-2 |
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