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Class of 2015 First Look Top 50

Horace Spencer heads our "First Look" Rankings of the Top 50 players in the Class of 2015

Although, they are just wrapping up their first season of high school basketball, a number of the nation's top freshman have made an impression on us with their play this past year for their high school teams, as well as at various camps and tournaments this past year. That play is the basis of these rankings, since it is mostly based on eyes on performance at high school events, and camps last summer featured middle school or entering high school talent. So, we know this list is going to have major changes over the next year, but for now here's our first cut look at the Class of 2015's Top 50 as the high school season winds down and we get ready to start their first full blown spring and summer evaluation period.

Heading our first cut look in the top spot is 6-8 combo forward Horace Spencer from  Philadelphia, PA. He caught our eye last fall at the Pangos All-East Frosh/Soph Camp dominating play with his impressive ball skills and solid mid-range jumper. He has immense upside physically and based on his room to improve he starts at the top spot! Right behind him is a real physical specimen in 6-6 KeJuan Johnson from Atlanta. he has been among the elite in the class since we first saw him as a sixth grader at John Lucas IMSC camp over two years ago. He played versus 17-Under competition this summer and showed a developing wing game, something he will have to have to remain at this lofty level and challenge for the top spot. Right behind him, at number three, is a smooth 6-4 combo guard, Tyler Dorsey from Pasadena, CA. He has the ball skills to run the point or breakdown man off the dribble on defense. he has range to three and length and quickness to become a dominant back court talent in the future. In at number four is a physical power forward in 6-8 Mickey Mitchell from Arlington, TX Grace Prep He is a tireless rebounder and defender who can score around hoop or from beyond the arc with his jumper. Rounding out the top five is the fastest rising talent in the top ten, and that is high scoring point guard, 5-10 Marcus Lovett from Burbank, CA who reminds us in many ways of another great California point guard Brandon Jennings. He can flat out takeover the game on the offensive end and has the competitive desire to challenge for the top spot in the class before all is done

Leading the second five is a fast rising scorer in 6-3 Malik Newman from Jackson, MS. He can play both guard spots and can light it up from three or make highlights at rim. Right behind him at number seven, is long and active big man, 6-11 Stephen Zimmerman from Las Vegas Gorman, who as he adds weight and strength could challenge for the top spot nationally in the future . Up next at number eight nationally is another fast rising big man in 6-10 Karl Towns from Metuchen, NJ who has shown an advanced skill set that let's him dominate on the offensive end of the court. At number nine is 6-8 Diamond Stone from Milwaukee, WI. He is a solid shot blocker and low block scorer who has a huge upside and is expected to grow another couple inches. Rounding out the top ten is long and athletic 6-9 power forward Broderick Jones from Playa Del Rey, CA. He has a versatile offensive game and can dominate on glass with best in the freshman class.

Knocking on the door and looking for a spot in the top ten are talents like 6-9 Jared Reuter, 6-9 Skal Labissiere, , 6-2 Austin Grandstaff, 6-1 Perry Dozier, 6-5 Kealon. Lawson, 6-3 Isaiah Briscoe and a trio of fast rising point guards in 6-0 Allonzo Trier, 5-8 Justin Jennifer and 5-8 Jerron Love. They are just some of the players who will be looking to move as we expand our rankings in the future. Of course we will, as we mentioned above, will change immensely as we see more of the rising freshman class. So with that in mind, here is our end of season, first cut look, at the Top 50 prospects in the freshmen, Class of 2015:

 Van Coleman Hot100Hoops Class of 2015 Top 50

Rank Player   Hgt Pos City, State, School
1. Horace Spencer   6-8 PF Warminster, PA William Tennet
2. KeJuan Johnson  6-6 WF Marietta, GA Wheeler
3. Tyler Dorsey  6-4 P/WG Los Angles, CA Ribet Academy
4. Mickey Mitchell  6-8 PF Plano, TX Prestonwood Christian
5. Marcus LoVett  5-10 PG Burbank, CA Providence
6. Malik Newman  6-3 P/WG Jackson, MS Callaway
7. Stephen Zimmerman 6-11 C Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman
8. Karl Towns  6-10 C Metuchen, NJ St. Joseph's
9. Diamond Stone  6-9 C/PF Whitefish Bay, WI Dominican
10. Broderick Jones  6-9 C/PF Playa Del Rey, CA St. Bernard's
11. Jared Reuter  6-9 C/PF Marion, MA Mount Tabor
12. Skal Labissiere  6-9 PF  Memphis , TN Evangelical
13. Perry Dozier  6-1 P/WG  Columbia , SC Spring Valley
14. Isaiah Briscoe  6-3 WG Newark, NJ St. Bernard's
15. Austin Grandstaff 6-2 P/WG Rockwall, TX High
16. Kealon Lawson  6-5 WG/F  Memphis , TN East
17. Justin Jennifer  5-8 PG Bel Air, MD John Carroll
18. Jerron Love  5-8 PG Fresno, CA Clovis West
19. Jeremy Miller  6-9 C New Hampton , NH School
20. Allonzo Trier  6-0 PG  Oklahoma City, OK Storm Home Schooled
21. K.J. Walton  6-3 WG Brownsburg, IN High
22. Jamar Ergas  6-3 WG Montverde, FL Academy
23. Kevaughn Allen  6-3 WG North Little Rock AR High
24. Josh Jackson  6-3 WG  Detroit , MI Consortium
25. Danjel Purefoy  6-6 WF Centreville, AL Bibb County
26. Justin Jackson  6-7 PF Toronto, ON Eastern Commerce
27. Daniel Giddens  6-9 C/PF Marietta, GA Wheeler
28. Elijah Thomas  6-7 PF Rockwall, TX High
29. Tyler Jackson  6-11 C LaGrange Park, IL Nazareth Academy
30. King McClure  6-3 P/WG Dallas, TX Triple A Stallions Academy
31. Leroy Butts  6-6 PF Arlington, VA Bishop O'Connell
32. Bobby Martin  6-6 PF Dedham, MS Noble & Greenough
33. Terrance Birdsong 6-6 WF Decatur, GA Southwest Dekalb
34. A.J. Harris  5-11 PG  Dayton , OH Dunbar
35. Jesse Pistokache 6-3 P/WG Mission, TX Shaaryland
36. Torrie Thomas  6-10 C  Memphis , TN, East
37. Jaylen Grant  6-6 WF Hyattsville, MD DeMatha
38. Mason Shepherd  6-6 P/WF Los Angeles, CA Windward
39. Trevaughn Wilkerson 6-6 PF Philadelphia, PA Roman Catholic
40. Sedrick Barefield 5-11 PG Temecula, CA Chaparral
41. Isaiah Washington 6-3 WG Williamsport, PA High
42. Thomas Bryant  6-8 C/PF Rochester, NY Bishop Kearney
43. Charles Simmons  6-2 PG  Houston , TX Westbury Christian
44. Nassir Barrino  6-0 PG Jersey City, NJ Hudson Catholic
45. Nick Pallas  6-7 PF Coto de Caza, CA Tesoro
46. Andrew Fleming  6-2 WG Nashville, TN Ensworth
47. Semir Sehic  6-8 PF Cypress, TC Cy-Woods
48. Ke’Jean Feagin  5-9 PG Long Beach, CA Poly
49. Grant Troutt  6-1 W/PG Dallas, TX Providence Christian
50. Brandon Hutton  6-6 WF Chicago, IL Simeon

Honorable Mention: (Listed by Height)

Kevin Kcehowski  6-11 C Saltsburg, PA Kiski School
Djery Baptist  6-10 C Wilbraham, MA Wilbraham & Monson
Trey Kalina  6-9 C Gadsden, AL Gadsden City
Tanner Breazile  6-9 C  Nebraska City, NE High
Dusan Kovacevic  6-9 C/PF Rabun Gap, GA Rabun Gap School
Tim Delaney  6-8 C Pitman, NJ High
Dedric Lawson  6-8 C  Memphis , TN American Way
Jesse Govan  6-8 C Manhasset, NY St. Mary's
Nathan Fowler  6-8 C  Cincinnati , OH Moeller
Chance Comanche  6-8 C/PF Playa Del Rey, CA St. Bernard's
Ravion Bell  6-8 C/PF Decatur, GA Southwest Dekalb
Brennan Jones  6-8 C/PF Boynton Beach, FL Lake Worth
Dashawn Baines-Smith 6-8 C/PF Long Beach, CA Home Court
Nnamdi Okongwu  6-8 PF Laverne, CA Lutheran
Emmanuel Taylor  6-7 C/PF Burlington, NJ Life Center
Bronson Kessinger 6-7 C/PF Corydon, IN Central
Tony Lewis  6-7 C/PF San Antonio, TX Central Catholic
Chris Baldwin  6-7 PF Springfield, MA Hillside
Ivan Rabb  6-7 PF  Oakland , CA Bishop O'Dowd
Trevor Manuel  6-7 PF Haslett, MI* High
Aaron Falzon  6-7 PF Southborough, MA St. Mark's
Jordan Davis  6-7 PF  Texas City, TX High
Etorrian Wilridge 6-7 PF Beaumont, TX Central
Wyatt Walker  6-7 PF Jacksonville, FL Providence
Sedee Keita  6-6 PF Middletown, DE Appoquimmink
Alaowei Talent  6-6 PF Coral Springs, FL Christian
Brennan Gillis  6-6 PF Indianapolis, In Ben Davis
Brandon Hardesty 6-6 PF Franklin, IN Community
Ray Spalding  6-6 WF  Louisville , KY Trinity
D.J. Williams  6-6 WF Chicago, IL Simeon
Isaiah Jackson  6-6 WF Gainesville, FL High
Marcus Derricksen 6-6 WF Fairfax, VA Paul VI
Eli Lininger  6-5 WF Eugene, OR South Eugene
Gerron Scissum  6-5 WF Huntsville, AL Lee
Dorian Chatman  6-5 WF Port Arthur, TX Memorial
Darion King  6-5 WF Racine, WI Case
Ed Porter  6-5 WF Gainesville, FL High
Tyler Williams  6-5 WF  New Orleans , LA Conquering Word
Luke Kennard  6-4 WF Franklin, OH High
Treyvante Hall  6-4 WF Tavares, Fl High
Troy Green  6-4 WF  Denver , CO Aurora
Matthew Millon  6-4 WF Oviedo, FL High
Donte Fitzpatrick 6-4 WG/F  Memphis , TN White Station
Darian King  6-4 WG Racine, WI Case
Kamar McKnight  6-4 WG Elizabeth NJ St. Patrick's
Jamie Killings  6-4 WG Brooklyn, NY Boys & Girls
William Jackson  6-3 WG/F Athens, GA Christian
Ryan Bay  6-3 WG West Linn, OR High
Macio Teague  6-3 WG Bradenton, Fl IMG Academy
Trevor Schnell  6-3 WG Tarpon Springs, FL East Lake
Jashawn Brooks  6-3 WG Augusta, GA Westminster
Jordan Bates  6-3 WG Ocala, FL Vanguard
Isaiah Still  6-3 WG Roselle, NJ Catholic
Chandler White  6-2 WG Fort Wayne, IN Carroll
Jalen Coleman  6-2 WG Indianapolis, IN Cathedral
Matt O’Reilly  6-2 WG Morgana, CA Campolindo
Charles Matthews 6-2 WG Chicago, IL St. Rita
Kwinton Henson  6-2 WG Las Vegas, NV Durango
Matt McQuaid  6-2 WG Duncanville, TX High
Julius Johnson  6-2 WG  Jacksonville , FL Atlantic Coast
Roushad Allen Shabazz 6-2 P/WG Raleigh, NC Knightsdale
Jared Evans  6-1 WG LaMarque, TX High
Donavan Mitchell 6-1 WG Blairstown, NJ Blair Academy
Bryant Crawford  6-1 WG  Washington , DC Gonzaga
Jeremy Hemsley  6-1 WG Laverne, CA Damien
Tavon White  6-1 WG Cherry Hill, NJ King Christian
Rion Davis  6-1 WG  Columbia , SC A.C. Flora
Antwone Mothershed 6-1 P/WG  Jacksonville , FL Atlantic Coast
Noah Blackwell  6-1 P/WG Roseville, CA Woodcreek
Anthony Mathis  6-1 P/WG West Linn, OR High
Karell Henry  6-1 P/WG Bronx, NY Mt. St. Michael Academy
Cameron High  6-1 P/WG Playa Del Rey, CA St. Bernard’s
Joseph Binyoti  6-1 PG Mequon, WI Homestead
Aaron Holiday  6-0 WG North Hollywood, CA Campbell Hall
Deonte Green  6-0 WG Centerreach, NY Our Savior New American
Bryant Crawford  6-0 P/WG  Washington , DC Gonzaga
Majestic Tejada  6-0 P/WG Miramar, FL High
Terrence Phillips 6-0 P/WG College Park, GA Woodward
Sean McGee  6-0 PG Fort Wayne, IN Northside
Kamil Williams  6-0 PG West Palm Beach, FL Grandview Prep
Jordan Ash  6-0 PG Westchester, IL St. Joseph's
Kenny Lewis  6-0 PG Fayetteville, GA High
Joseph Binyoti  5-11 P/WG Milwaukee, WI Homestead
Kerryon Johnson  5-11 PG Huntsville, AL Madison Academy
Mike Fridella  5-11 PG St. Petersburg, Fl Catholic
Daquan Hickman  5-10 P/WG Brooklyn, NY Paul Robeson
Benjamin Bobbitt 5-10 PG Jacksonville, FL Potter House Christian
Nick Smith  5-10 PG  Memphis , TN White Station
Juwan Gooding  5-10 PG Milton, MA High
Eric Marbury  5-10 PG Brooklyn, NY Lincoln
Markus Floyd  5-10 PG Malvern, PA Phelps School
Josh Hardnett  5-10 PG Gulfport, MS High
Lamar Kimble  5-9 PG Philadelphia, PA Neumann-Goretti
Sam Foreman  5-9 PG Haverford, PA School
Dennis Shouse  5-9 PG McKinney, TX High
Malik Ellison  5-9 PG Bryn Mawr, PA Shipley School
Jared Harrington 5-9 PG Silver Spring, MD Heritage Christian
Julius Barnes  5-8 PG Garner, NC Magnet School
Temple Gibbs  5-8 PG West Orange, NJ Seton Hall Prep