901PREPSCOOP.COM TOP 2009
Travis Bridges c/o 09 B.T. Washington
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1. Reginald Buckner - 6'8 - Manassas H.S. - Huge statement right ? At 6'8, whatever you want he can do and do it well. He effects the game not only on offense but defensively as well with his ability to block shots like a player 6'11. Incredible wingspan which makes him appear taller makes him hard to handle in the post with his soft touch but he can also handle the ball like a guard and take his man off the dribble and find the open man for shots. Buckner must continue to work on knocking down that perimeter jumper out to the 3 but with his work ethic, that shouldn't be a problem
2. Leslie McDonald - 6'4 - Briarcrest H.S. - Parade third team all-american, Mr. Basketball winner and he's only a junior but is that desire still there to be the best player to come out of Memphis in several years?
3. Ferrakhan Hall - 6'8 - White Station H.S. - Can do it all and should have a huge year next year if ego's don't collide on the Spartan team next year.
4. Anthony Jones - 6'4 - Raleigh Egypt H.S. - Enormous potential with the ability to score at a high level and feed his teammates with his passing from the point guard position. Potential to be the best wing in the city.
5. Larry McGaughy - 6'5 - Booker T. Washington H.S. - Natural 2 guard who really opened some eyes this year with his scoring ability but just maybe starting to realize his potential.
6. Greg Wooten - 6'2 - Briarcrest H.S. - Top 3 point guard in the city if not the best but must continue to work on his decision making and knocking down the open jumper.
7. Zach Jones - 6'4 - Craigmont H.S. - No more Terico, so it should be his show.
8. Ian Clark - 6'3 - Germantown H.S. - Arguably the best shooter in Memphis.
9. Marlon Brown - 6'5 - Harding Academy - Physical specimen who can bang or take smaller forwards or guards off the dribble but football maybe where his heart is.
10.Johnny Williams - Briarcrest H.S. - Would love to see him be more aggresive offensively and play with more a mean streak.
11.Terry Leake - WhiteHaven H.S. - Versatile 3 becoming one of the most talked about players in the city with his ability to score with the mid-range jumper and hit the glass.
12.Gentry Hines - 6'0 - Raleigh Egypt H.S. - Didn't quite live up to expectations this year due to trouble off the court and injuries but he could bounce back with a nice year next year.
13.Tyler Stone - 6'6 - Central H.S. - Long 3 or 4 type who could thrive on the wing if given the opportunity.
14.Cordario Macklin - 6'7 - Ridgeway H.S. - If he adds more to his offensive repetoire and a little more toughness, he's the best bigman in the city.
15.Lewis Jones - 6'3 - Carver H.S. - Not an unknown anymore, coming into his own as one of the most underrated players in the city.
16.Reggie Fondren - 6'3 - Raleigh Egypt H.S. - Can score with just about anyone in his class, but he must prove it on a consistent basis next year.
17.Drew Barham - 6'4 - Christian Brothers H.S. - Great shooter and the reason why Ian Clark may not be the best shooter in th city.
18.Travis Bridges - 6'0 - Booker T. Washington - People will see just how good Bridges is next year when he runs the show.
19. Russel Hill - 6'1 - East H.S. - Everyone knows he can score from long range but Hill may have to be able to play some point if he wants to get looks at the division 1 level.
20.John Mileski - 5'11 - Evangelical Christian - There weren't many nights when he didn't play well for Coach Tippett.
On the Bubble
1. Nick Ollie - 6'1 - Whitehaven H.S. - Athletic combo guard with the ability to hit the 3 on a regular basis.
2. Twann Oakley - 6'3 - Melrose H.S. - Quiet as it's kept, he's one of the best shooters in the city.
3. Tony Payne - 6'0 - Bolton H.S. - Best of the preps guard who can get to the rim with just about anyone in the city but may need to work on his shooting to make him more valuable as a college prospect.
4. Montrell Crawford - 5'11 - Sheffield H.S. - Him and his brother(Chris Crawford) could make for a quite a tandem next year with his scoring ability.
5. Tony Bates - 6'2 - Middle College - Unknown gem, can score in the post make the mid-range jumper and take his defender off the dribble.
2. Leslie McDonald - 6'4 - Briarcrest H.S. - Parade third team all-american, Mr. Basketball winner and he's only a junior but is that desire still there to be the best player to come out of Memphis in several years?
3. Ferrakhan Hall - 6'8 - White Station H.S. - Can do it all and should have a huge year next year if ego's don't collide on the Spartan team next year.
4. Anthony Jones - 6'4 - Raleigh Egypt H.S. - Enormous potential with the ability to score at a high level and feed his teammates with his passing from the point guard position. Potential to be the best wing in the city.
5. Larry McGaughy - 6'5 - Booker T. Washington H.S. - Natural 2 guard who really opened some eyes this year with his scoring ability but just maybe starting to realize his potential.
6. Greg Wooten - 6'2 - Briarcrest H.S. - Top 3 point guard in the city if not the best but must continue to work on his decision making and knocking down the open jumper.
7. Zach Jones - 6'4 - Craigmont H.S. - No more Terico, so it should be his show.
8. Ian Clark - 6'3 - Germantown H.S. - Arguably the best shooter in Memphis.
9. Marlon Brown - 6'5 - Harding Academy - Physical specimen who can bang or take smaller forwards or guards off the dribble but football maybe where his heart is.
10.Johnny Williams - Briarcrest H.S. - Would love to see him be more aggresive offensively and play with more a mean streak.
11.Terry Leake - WhiteHaven H.S. - Versatile 3 becoming one of the most talked about players in the city with his ability to score with the mid-range jumper and hit the glass.
12.Gentry Hines - 6'0 - Raleigh Egypt H.S. - Didn't quite live up to expectations this year due to trouble off the court and injuries but he could bounce back with a nice year next year.
13.Tyler Stone - 6'6 - Central H.S. - Long 3 or 4 type who could thrive on the wing if given the opportunity.
14.Cordario Macklin - 6'7 - Ridgeway H.S. - If he adds more to his offensive repetoire and a little more toughness, he's the best bigman in the city.
15.Lewis Jones - 6'3 - Carver H.S. - Not an unknown anymore, coming into his own as one of the most underrated players in the city.
16.Reggie Fondren - 6'3 - Raleigh Egypt H.S. - Can score with just about anyone in his class, but he must prove it on a consistent basis next year.
17.Drew Barham - 6'4 - Christian Brothers H.S. - Great shooter and the reason why Ian Clark may not be the best shooter in th city.
18.Travis Bridges - 6'0 - Booker T. Washington - People will see just how good Bridges is next year when he runs the show.
19. Russel Hill - 6'1 - East H.S. - Everyone knows he can score from long range but Hill may have to be able to play some point if he wants to get looks at the division 1 level.
20.John Mileski - 5'11 - Evangelical Christian - There weren't many nights when he didn't play well for Coach Tippett.
On the Bubble
1. Nick Ollie - 6'1 - Whitehaven H.S. - Athletic combo guard with the ability to hit the 3 on a regular basis.
2. Twann Oakley - 6'3 - Melrose H.S. - Quiet as it's kept, he's one of the best shooters in the city.
3. Tony Payne - 6'0 - Bolton H.S. - Best of the preps guard who can get to the rim with just about anyone in the city but may need to work on his shooting to make him more valuable as a college prospect.
4. Montrell Crawford - 5'11 - Sheffield H.S. - Him and his brother(Chris Crawford) could make for a quite a tandem next year with his scoring ability.
5. Tony Bates - 6'2 - Middle College - Unknown gem, can score in the post make the mid-range jumper and take his defender off the dribble.