Three Flo40 Ranking Updates You Need To Keep An Eye On

Three Flo40 Ranking Updates You Need To Keep An Eye On

The three biggest updates to the Flo40 2018 and 2019 high school basketball prospect rankings.

Sep 2, 2017 by Jaki Goldner
Three Flo40 Ranking Updates You Need To Keep An Eye On
This summer brought the heat. Prep hoops got a chance to see some unbelievable performances while the players themselves used those performances to make some career-changing decisions. All of the action called for a fresh update on the Flo40 2018 and 2019 rankings. Take a look at the three biggest storylines and the players you should keep an eye on this upcoming season.

RJ Barrett vs. Zion Williamson


Strictly judging by the reactions his highlights get on Instagram, Zion Williamson could be the top prospect in the class of 2018 for several reasons. Be it his unearthly strength when getting to the basket or his ability to handle the ball with ease for someone his size, Williamson has proved his name should be at the top. However, buried beneath millions of views was an absolute game-changer in 6-foot-5 small forward RJ Barrett.

Prior to reclassifying to the 2018 class, Barrett held down the top spot in 2019 by way of a sensational sophomore campaign with prep powerhouse Montverde Academy (FL). Barrett went on to dominate the EYBL circuit with ease and proved he was a scoring nightmare by averaging 28.0 points per game in only two sessions. Barrett possesses the ability to score from just about anywhere on the floor and has shown us a time or two that he can throw down just as hard as Williamson.

When it came time for Barrett to close his case, he took it to an international level. The Ontario native had what could possibly be the biggest game of his amateur career at the FIBA U19 World Championships on July 8, when he dropped 38 points in Team Canada's semifinal win over Team USA. That day Barrett let the world know he was the No. 1 player in high school basketball.



Stock Up In New Jersey

New Jersey is home to the most Flo40 top 20 prospects and is the most represented state out of the entire country. The classes of 2018 and 2019 are each represented by three prospects who have continuously improved their stock.

First, there's no talk about who is the best duo in hoops without bringing up Jellyfam's own Jahvon Quinerly and Nazreon Reid.

The crafty point guard Quinerly (Flo40 No. 13) teamed up with Reid (Flo40 No. 13) this summer with SportsU (UA) and NJ Playaz (EYBL). Together, the two feed off each other's success. Separately, well… they still get the job done.

Quinerly's Hudson Catholic teammate Louis King shot up the rankings as the third New Jersey-based player in the 2018 Flo40 top 20. King, previously No. 24, now sits at No. 17. From one hyper-ranked duo to the next, there's no doubt watching Hudson Catholic this season will be fun.

For the class of 2019, the Garden State is represented by talented Ranney School teammates Scottie Lewis (Flo40 No. 8) and Bryan Antoine (Flo40 No. 11), in addition to small forward Precious Achuiwa (Flo40 No. 14).



Meet the PNRs (Previously Not Ranked)


Flo40 No. 22 Andrew Nembhard (Montverde)
Nembhard entered the 2018 Flo40 at No. 22 after reclassifying from the class of 2019. He is as resilient as he is talented. It would be tough to find a better point guard than Nembhard in the high school game right now and almost impossible to come across one who's had to battle like the 6-foot-4 Canadian to return to the court. READ MORE

Flo40 No. 32 Darius Bazley (Syracuse)
The 6-foot-9 athletic power forward with a smooth left-handed jumper was a matchup nightmare in averaging 15.4 points and 9.2 rebounds in eight games with Nike Meanstreets (IL).



Flo40 No. 38 Anfernee Simons (IMG Academy)
Simons was named one of the top Flo40 transfers to watch after averaging 23.8 points per game for Edgewater (FL) last season. He is set to join IMG Academy this fall. READ MORE

Flo40 No. 39 Nassir Little (Orlando Christian Prep)
If there's anyone at the bottom of this class who has the potential to climb up the rankings this season it's Nassir Little. The 6-7 small forward with a sky-high ceiling is down to a final five.
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