Who is the best high school basketball player?

2019 ESPN 100

RK	PLAYER	GRADE
1	James Wiseman Video \| Scouts Report	97
2	Cole Anthony Video \| Scouts Report	96
3	Isaiah Stewart Video \| Scouts Report	96
4	Anthony Edwards Video \| Scouts Report	96

Thereof, who is the best high school basketball player ever?

Top 50 high school basketball players of all time

Lew Alcindor, Power Memorial (New York), 1965.
LeBron James, St.
Wilt Chamberlain, Overbrook (Philadelphia), 1955.
Oscar Robertson, Crispus Attucks (Indianapolis), 1956.
Kobe Bryant, Lower Merion (Ardmore, Pa.),
Moses Malone, Petersburg (Va.),
Earvin Johnson, Everett (Lansing, Mich.),
Jerry Lucas, Middletown (Ohio), 1958.

Likewise, what makes a good high school basketball player? Your attitude and demeanor on the courts needs to be intense, focused, aggressive and no-nonsense. Your play should include taking charges, diving on the floor for loose balls, running the floor, constant "in your face" pressure on the ball when defending, strong attack moves to the hoop which are effective.

Also know, who is the #1 high school basketball player in the nation?

2020 ESPN 100

RK	PLAYER	HT
1	Jalen Green Video \| Scouts Report	6'5''
2	Evan Mobley Video \| Scouts Report	7'0''
3	Cade Cunningham Video \| Scouts Report	6'7''
4	Scottie Barnes Video \| Scouts Report	6'7''

Who is the best freshman in high school basketball?

Expert: Emoni Bates 'the best freshman I've ever seen' Ask scouts for the most talented player, regardless of class, in high school basketball right now, and the conversation typically begins and ends with 15-year-old Emoni Bates.

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Who is the most athletic person of all time?

103 42. Bo Jackson Age 56 from Bessemer, Alabama, United States of America.
96 40. LeBron James Age 34 from Akron, Ohio.
84 35. Wilt Chamberlain Dec.
84 41. Michael Phelps Age 33 from Towson, Baltimore, Maryland.
77 48. Bruce Lee Dec.
59 24. Usain Bolt Age 32 from Sherwood Content, Jamaica.
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What is the best state for basketball?

Honorable mention: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia and Missouri.

New York. 3 of 11.
Florida. 4 of 11.
Georgia. 5 of 11.
4 (tie). Indiana.
4 (tie). Illinois.
North Carolina. 8 of 11.
2. California. 9 of 11.
Texas. 10 of 11.

Who is best basketball player ever?

While cases could be made for Bill Russell based on championship rings, Wilt Chamberlain on statistical dominance and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on longevity, the consensus was clear: Jordan was the greatest basketball player who had ever lived.

Which state has the best high school basketball?

Best High School Basketball States: California, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, Texas.

How many holidays are there in the NBA?

All three Holiday brothers — Justin, Jrue, Aaron — share court to make NBA history.

Who has the most high school basketball points?

The boys' high school record is 135 points, scored by Danny Heater on January 26, 1960. Playing for Burnsville High School (West Virginia) against Widen High School, Heater made 53 of 70 field goals and 29 of 41 free throws. His 135-point outburst is still the highest total for the high school level worldwide.

Who was better than LeBron James in high school?

Lenny Cooke. Leonard Cooke (born April 29, 1982) is an American former high school and professional basketball player. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, he is known primarily for having been ranked higher than LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony in the Summer of 2001.

What is a 5 star athlete?

A five-star prospect is considered to be one of the nation's top 25-30 players, four star is a top 250-300 or so player, three-stars is a top 750 level player, two stars means the player is a mid-major prospect and one star means the player is not ranked.

Who is the best high school player?

2019 ESPN 100

RK	PLAYER	GRADE
1	James Wiseman Video \| Scouts Report	97
2	Cole Anthony Video \| Scouts Report	96
3	Isaiah Stewart Video \| Scouts Report	96
4	Anthony Edwards Video \| Scouts Report	96

Who is the best basketball player of 2020?

1, 2020.

Anthony Davis, PF, New Orleans Pelicans.
Andrew Wiggins, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves.
DeMarcus Cousins, C, Sacramento Kings.
Kevin Durant, SF, Oklahoma City Thunder.
Russell Westbrook, PG, Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kyrie Irving, PG, Cleveland Cavaliers.
Blake Griffin, PF, Los Angeles Clippers.

What is a 5 star basketball recruit?

Most recruiting services classify recruits by a number of "stars" with a higher number for more highly ranked prospects. Most services use 5 stars for the highest ranked recruits and only a few players at each position attain this rank.

What class is LaMelo ball in?

LaMelo is a 5-star prospect and the No. 19 player in the class of 2019, per 247Sports' composite rankings, but Joseph noted his "college recruitment has been quiet" largely because the chances he will be eligible "border on improbable." Ball signed with an agent in 2017 before playing overseas.

Who is the best players in Class of 2023?

National Player Rankings: Class of 2023

RANK	PLAYER	STATE
1	Elijah Fisher	Canada
2	Frankie Ayissa-Etoh	Maryland
3	Jayden Nicholson	Missouri
4	Kanaan Carlyle	Georgia

Who is the best basketball player of 2019?

NBA's Top 100 Players for 2019-20: Ranking the Top 25

Joel Embiid, Philadelphia.
Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers.
Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers.
Stephen Curry, Golden State.
James Harden, Houston.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee.
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers.
Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers. The ultimate matchup nightmare for all NBA teams, is Kawhi Leonard.

What rank is LaMelo ball in his class?

The ESPN100 had LaMelo as the No. 13-ranked prospect in his class with a five-star rating. Despite having no major known Division I offers, LaMelo ranked ahead of players going to Duke, Kansas, North Carolina and Villanova.

Who is the best high school basketball player in Texas?

The top 20

Rank, Player	School	College
1. Micah Peavy	Duncanville	Signed with Texas Tech
2. Mike Miles	Lancaster	Considering TCU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, others
3. Montreal Pena	Arlington Martin	Considering Baylor, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, others
4. JaKobe Coles	Denton Guyer	Signed with Butler

What scouts look for in basketball players?

A good NBA scout will consider the team in which they are recruiting for. They'll want to make sure the player can work with a team. Scouts will look for shot selection versus passing opportunities, rebounds and recoveries, dribbling skills, defensive capabilities, and ball handling.