Published Mar 13, 2011
Top 10: Midrange scorers
Rivals.com recruiting staff
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Each week, Rivals.com recruiting analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi break down the top 10 in a different category. This week, they take a look at the top midrange scorers from the 2011 Rivals150.
School: Winter Park (Fla.) High School
The Buzz: His ability to score is the primary reason Rivers is the top prospect in 2011, and his knack for hitting creative and tough shots in the midrange is impressive.
School: St. Louis (Mo.) Chaminade
The Buzz: Right with Rivers is Beal who will score a lot of points for Florida inside the arc.
School: Madison (Ala.) Bob Jones
The Buzz: The first thing that comes to mind with Randolph, who is an Alabama signee, is his midrange scoring game.
School: Oakland (Claif.) High School
The Buzz: Brown, an Oregon signee, has the physical strength to utilize his shooting stroke inside the arc.
School: South Kent (Conn.) Prep
The Buzz: St. John's will add a dangerous weapon next year with Harkless' midrange scoring ability.
School: Chicago (Ill.) Morgan Park
The Buzz: A Louisville signee, Blackshear has put up huge scoring numbers the last couple years, largely because of his midrange scoring.
School: Houston (Texas) Bellaire
The Buzz: Texas hopes McClellan can use his pull up game to score points for them like Jordan Hamilton has done.
School: Meridian (Miss.) High School
The Buzz: Long and crafty with the ball, Hood, a Mississippi State signee, does his best work in the midrange area.
School: Burlington (N.J.) Life Center Academy
The Buzz: He is a lethal long-range shooter, but Ross will also score points for Ohio State in the midrange.
School: Portsmouth (Va.) Norcom
The Buzz: Virginia Tech is excited about the various skills of Finney-Smith, including his midrange scoring.
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