GTH top ten 2020 class, sponsored by Mind Trotters to identify prospects based on athleticism, size, skills, and their cerebral make. Their cerebral makeup includes such attributes as leadership, decision making, how well they process the game at a high level in competition, and contributing to the overall SYNERGY of the team. Clearly the core elements in our evaluation has taken into account the prospects high school and spring play. What we look for is consistent growth in all areas mentioned.  With that said, here is our top 10 list to date and be mindful these individuals has another three years to improve their position.

 

1. Bryce Thompson 6’4 – SG - BTW
Thompson has carved his way out as an elite shooter, young fella has a sweet stroke. Thompson has continued to excel with a great summer of basketball and his continued energy he brings. He has good size for a wing along with a nice feel for the position. Limited athletically, Thompson uses his sound ball handling skills along with his foot work to create space for his shot. He is becoming a better PG and strengthening his overall stock. Thompson was instrumental in leading BTW to a state run and a big win over Tulsa Union in the first round of state playoffs. Thompson has a good basketball IQ and motivates well. Thomson was also selected to the CP3 top 8th grade camp in 2016 and nominated to the Gym Time Hoops Fab Five Freshen group. Thompson has also accumulated several high major offers.

 

2. RondaLe “Snoop” Walker  6’2 – PG - PC West
Walker aka “Snoop” has a good feel for the game at the PG position and is arguably the most polished PG in the class currently. His length and court savvy gives him a unique advantage over defenders. Walker reminds me of a young “Shake Milton” who can score from all three levels. Walker has great energy, he is always involve in the play and never gives up, just a tough minded individual. Walker was trusted to run the PG on the defending state 6A champs PC West. He did not play like a freshman. After a moderate start in the spring, Snoop has found his groove on with a new home on team Griffin. Snoop was selected to the Gym Time Hoops Fab Five Freshman group for 2016/2017 season. Snoop has also received D1 interest and will continue to grow physically and mentally.  

3. Trey Phipps 5’9 - CG - Sapulpa

Phipps is arguably one of the purest shooters in the class, he can fill it from all over the court and has a nice handle on the ball. Phipps has a good basketball IQ and plays well without the ball to obtain space to make shots. Phipps has the ability to facilitate the team when he needs to, which will be good for his recruiting. Phipps was an honorable mention to the Gym Time Hoops Fab Five Freshman group for 2016/2017 season.

4. Dayten Holman 6’4 – CG - Norman HS
Dayton has good size for a wing with long arms he scores well in transition and a good slasher. Brings good energy to his team. Dayton has the ability to play the PG, which is great for his growth and recruiting.  Holman shows a good feel for the game which contributes to his sound IQ. He is tough on defense and a solid rebounder. Holman has really improved his stock in late spring with his consistent play at the guard spot. Holman was an honorable mention to the Gym Time Hoops Fab Five Freshman group for 2016/2017 season. Stay tune because Holman is just getting started.

5. BJ Anderso 6'5 – SG - Tulsa Central

Anderson has emerged as one of the top prospects in the class, showing the ability to be an elite scorer and all three levels. He is a highlight waiting to happen on any given play. He is tough finishing around the basket and through contact. Anderson plays with an alpha dog mentality, which has make him attractive to D2's and low to mid D1 programs. His recruiting has definitely exploded, look forward to this prospect to be more intriguing to D1 schools. 
 

6. Devon Richardson 6’3 – SF - Tulsa Central

Has a nice looking frame and maybe one of the best finishes in the class. Richardson can simply just flat out play and has a blue collar attitude to go with it. The kid has a good feel for the game and good bounce which helps with his ability to finish comfortably around the basket. Richardson was a valuable piece to the Tulsa Central in the run for the state championship in class 4A. Richardson was selected to the Gym Time Hoops Fab Five Freshman group for 2016/2017 season.

7. Traejon Davis 6’5 – SF - HFC Warriors (Home School)
Davis has the size to be elite at his position as a wing, he can score on three levels, but the strength of his game offensively is his mid rage and attacking the basket. Playing up on the 17U in during the spring and Summer has really help elevate his approach to the game. Davis has a good motor and is always active and working. He has good bounce and will put defenders in the rim with him. He can facilitate as a PG or go post up and have ultimate impact. Davis can defend the 1-4 position very comfortably and is tough on the boards on both ends. His IQ is very sound and good understanding of the game. In addition Davis has led a young team HFC Warriors in varsity play at a national level and was named national freshman of the year, and up for the national player award in homes school regardless of class. In addition, Davis was nominated to the top 20 All Star team at CP3 camp and the Cream of the Crop Camp in 2016, in addition to the Gym Time Hoops Fab Five group for freshmen. Davis is also invited to the “Super Soph” camp for top incoming sophomores and the Adidas Select camp for top freshmen. Davis has also received various D1 interest.

8. Jameson Richardson 6’8 – PF - Mangum
Richardson is one of the taller prospects in the class, who can fill it up from the outside. Jameson is also a strong rebounder and has a good nose for the ball. He can be viewed as a stretch four working to be a three. Richardson has a good feel for the game, but has to find other ways to impact the game offensively besides the perimeter shot. Richardson was selected to the Gym Time Hoops Fab Five Freshman group for 2016/2017 season. Good upside for Richardson.

9. Donovan Vickers 6’0 – PG - Edmond Sante Fe
A nice point guard with nice size, good athleticism and aggressive has a good feel for the game. Vickers has sound ball handling skills and is able to get to various spots on the court. A good floor general who is able to know down shots when given space.

 

9. Hunter Hoggatt 6’4 – SG - Sapulpa
Hoggatt is long and lanky with a sweet stroke. Hunter has range when he steps on to the floor and has not seen a shot he did not like. When he gets going, he maybe one of the toughest match ups in the class. He has become comfortable utilizing his dribble to create space for his shot, in addition he gets to the bucket with comfort. His mid-range game is really coming along well. Hoggatt is also a great help side defender and shot blocker. He loves to mix it up on both ends also. Hoggatt has received some mid major D1 interest, at the rate he is going the offers will start to come. 

10. Kavon Key 6’2 - CG -Tulsa Memorial

Has a great looking frame and is tough as nails. He can do a little of everything, good facilitator, can knock down shots, defensively he just gets after it and not afraid to mix it up. He has a great motor and a sound skill level, did a great job for BTR program this spring. Key maybe new to the scene, but his upside with continued work will give him a great opportunity to move up in the rankings. Keys has  

The players in the class of 2021 up for consideration for the Fabulous Five Freshman  this coming this Fall of 2017 and they are in no particular order. These individuals have displayed consistency in their play when we had an opportunity to evaluate them over the last year. The list includes:

Tobias Roland

Tyler Pinder

Tre Alexander

Marty Perry 

AJ Reed

Marlo Fox

Isiah Willis

Louis Gurley

Delonte Shannon

Makale Smith

Landry Harris

Ian "Bubba" Golden Jr.

BJ Armstrong

Bijan Cortez

Matthew Stone

Anthony Pritchard

Jimmy Brown