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#25. Chris Lucido--Augustana, DB, 5-11, 180, Omaha Burke.
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Top Ten Prospects and Top 25 Recap w/Honorable Mention Players
THESE RANKINGS CHANGED AS OF 3-25-09: SEE THE NEW TOP 25 ON RIGHT SIDEBAR
By Will Cummings
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Below are the rankings of my Hit News.com’s Top Ten Nebraska High School Hoop Prospects for the ’08/’09 season.
The rankings were compiled through observations by and recommendations provided to my Hit News.com’s high school sports analyst Thomas Liechti–aka Action Force.
As with any polls and or rankings the collective effort reflected in the output is based on opinion and as such in no way does it constitute an absolute. Nevertheless, we at my Hit News.com believe that Thomas’ prospect rankings are based on sound evidence that he has gathered through: live attendance of practices and games and consultation with various athletes, coaches and media personalities. In other words: “We know that Action Force has done his homework.”
myHitNews.comNebraska High SchoolTop Ten Prospects ’08/’09 By Action Force
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1. Jarell Crayton, 6-7, Senior, C, Bellevue East
Offers from Colorado State and Nebraska, he is king of the boards and a man among boys in the paint. A very good offensive player with an underrated ability to drain the intermediate15 ft jump shot.
2. Gregg Smith, 6-6, Senior, SF/PF/SG, Ralston
Committed to Colorado State– he is the most diverse player in the state. with the talent to play any position on the floor, Exhibits the ability to shoot lights out, and finishes extremely well when slashing to the hoop. His defensive style reminds me of Tracy McGrady.
3. Elliot Elliason, 6-11, Junior,C, Chadron
Impressive hook shot, uses his size well, like Jarell Crayton and he has a pretty good 15 footer
4. Dwight Smith, 6-3, Junior, PG/SG, Ralston
Offer from Colorado State, he is a slasher and great finisher. He is an outstanding player around the basket and a very good athlete.
5. Tyler Evans, 6-2, Junior, SG/PG, Waverly
Fantastic jump shot with incredible range. He is very strong and can finish.
6. Mike Gessell, 6-0, Freshman, PG, South Sioux City
Offers from Nebraska, Creighton, Northern Iowa,.very smart ball player, and exceptional ball handler, with an underrated jump shot.
7. John Karhoff, 6-8, Senior, PF/C, Creighton Prep
Committed to UNO-, he has a good shot and a great touch for a big man, and has proved to be an extremely scrappy player.
8. Vondrae Tostenson, 6-5, Senior, PF, Millard South
Top Athlete: powerful and a great finisher.
9. Matt Hagerbaumen, 6-7, Senior, SF, Lincoln Southeast
Committed to UNO, he is a good shooter, scrappy–but more of a finesse-type big man.
10. Stevelle Burns, 6-0, Senior, PG, Benson
A floor general, he runs and leads his team, Demonstrates GREAT defense, is a hard worker, and can score by shooting or by driving to the hoop.
Top 25 Recap and Honorable Mention Players
myHitNews.com Nebraska High School Top 25 Prospects ’08/’09 By Action Force
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1. Jarell Crayton, 6-7, Senior, C, Bellevue East
2. Gregg Smith, 6-6, Senior, SF/PF/SG, Ralston
3. Elliot Elliason, 6-11, Junior,C, Chadron
4. Dwight Smith, 6-3, Junior, PG/SG, Ralston
5. Tyler Evans, 6-2, Junior, SG/PG, Waverly
6. Mike Gessell, 6-0, Freshman, PG, South Sioux City
7.. John Karhoff, 6-8, Senior, PF/C, Creighton Prep.
8. Vondrae Tostenson, 6-5, Senior, PF, Millard South
9. Matt Hagerbaumen, 6-7, Senior, SF, Lincoln Southeast
10. Stevelle Burns, 6-0, Senior, PG, Benson
11. Deverell Biggs, 6-1, Junior, SG/PF, Omaha Central
Ted Lampkin, ATH, Omaha Central , 5-7, 165: 4.37 40 yards. 2010 Nebraska State Track & Field Triple Jump All-Class Gold medalist. One of the top prospects in the Class of 2011.
The kid from Alliance gets no respect. He could play with anyone in the state.