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PJ Hall Remains #1

Hall has been the number one prospect in South Carolina's 2020 class since we put the rankings out a year ago, and he has done nothing but further establish his spot since then. Hall will end up as a Top 50 type prospect nationally (conservatively), as we are pretty astonished how he is already ranked yet.

Hall has incredible length, to go with good athleticism and a skill set extending beyond the 3-point line. He is swith able on defense, with his ability to move his feet and is a high-level rim protector. Hall already carries offers from the likes of South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Clemson and others and he will only continue to get better.

Welcome Back Naseem Khalid

Originally from Sumter, Khalid spent his last couple of seasons at First Coast School in Jacksonville, Florida. Well in his time away, Khalid turned into a 6'2' point guard who has already committed to Florida State.

Ranked among the nation's Top 75 prospects, Khalid carries a college ready frame and a ball on a string type handle. Khalid can really score it in the mid range and he has great vision. This is one that you don't want to take your eyes (or cameras) off of, he is exciting.

A Depth (and versatility) of Bigs

Typically South Carolina has been a state of guards and wings. Usually, you need to go out of state to get the bigs. However, in 2020 the bigs lead the way, not only that but there is a variety in the class.

Traditional Bigs
It all starts with the aforementioned 6'10' PJ Hall of Dorman High School. We went in-depth about Hall above but want to reiterate Hall will end up being ranked in the class (still not sure why he hasn't been yet). After Hall you have 6'9' Patrick Iriel from AC Flora High School. Iriel has great coordination and sneaky bounce to go along with great hands and touch over both shoulders. He moves well and scores from 18' and in. Watch closely as he continues to add weight. Lastly, true 7-footer Mezziah Oakman at Ben Lippen comes to play. He is long and runs extremely well, with good hands. He is still coming into his body, but his trajectory is pointing straight ahead. He could be one who takes a major jump at some point in the next couple years.

Hybrid Bigs
These are thick bodied, more modern day skilled bigs led off by 6'6 Dillon Jones at Keenan High School. Jones is about as productive of a player as there is in this state. He is an excellent area rebounder and he initiates offense for his team. Already carrying D1 offers, he is a player who doesn't check off traditional positional boxes, which scares coaches off a bit. COLLEGE COACHES, don't let that matter, he WILL win you games. 6'6' Jordan Burch of Hammond is much like Jones with his versatility. However, Burch is also a 5-star football player. The lefty has incredible feel, with the ability to initiate offense create for everyone on the floor and score from 18' and in. While football is probably his future, there is a lot of Jae'sean Tate in his game.

Switchable Bigs
As the game is ever evolving, so is what is asked of each player at each position. 6'7' Chase Cannon at Porter Gaud has great length with a projectable frame. Already very explosive, Cannon has good length and as he gets stronger will be able to guard multiple positions on the floor. He will have a lot asked of him this season as Porter Gaud goes after its 4th consecutive state championship, the upside is clear. 6'8' MJ Wildy at Rock Hill High School is probably a newer name for most people, but he has always been one to keep an eye on. Wildy has great length and really moves his feet well, with solid hands and good timing. Now his coordination and athleticism is catching up to his frame. Wildy is a good shot blocker, off the rip. He runs the floor well and is finishing above the rim. Still with two years remaining, he is one to watch closely as he could take a jump over the next two years.

Deeper Than Initially Expected

Just like with most classes, there is a lot of fluidity within the rankings throughout their tenure in high school. From their freshman to senior years of high school, kid's develop into young men and that trajectory almost always shakes things up. This class is no different.

With the incredible depth of North Carolina's 2020 classy and coming off South Carolina's 2017, 2018 and 2019 classes, 2020 in South Carolina started off looking a little bleak. Slowly but surely, the class grew. Some players transferred in and some players developed. But South Carolina's 2019 class, which has no less than 30 Division 1 prospects (best class the state has seen in years), 2020 is trending not far behind.

Up top you have no less than three Top 150 type guys. Then the depth of the class is getting stronger and stronger with 20-25 who should be getting recruited at the Division 1 level at this point. There is a depth of bigs in this class with some good wings and guard sprinkled in.

Note to College Coaches'so far this class is being criminally under ranked and recruited at the national level. Mid Major schools (and higher) across the country should be taking a look at this class and trying to fill holes on their recruiting boards.