The Alabama commit will now look to add some hardware before the end of the season, as Pebblebrook has lost in the state title game in each of the past two seasons. You might be using private browsing or have notifications blocked. As for actual numbers, Williamson hasn't played the toughest competition at Spartanburg Day, but he has dominated the schools that he's faced, as he's racked up multiple 40-point outings this season. A look at the top high school boys basketball on Long Island as the 2017-18 season gets underway. Receiving interest from LIU Post, Queens, Molloy, and St. Francis College. Reprints & permissions | Privacy Policy | He is committed to North Carolina A&T, and will be looking to lead St. Anthony's to a CHSAA title. The high-intensity senior is piling up huge scoring numbers, including a ridiculous 53 points and 11 three-pointers during his high school's senior night earlier this week. Can lead and play off the ball for the offense. At 10-8, Pace Academy has lost some close, tough games, but Carter has delivered the goods with a number of double-double performances. Averaged 15 points and six rebounds a game last season and is not a player you want to give an open look to. Washington has a potential superstar hitting campus next season as Porter tries to help them to a turnaround as well. 2017 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100 The acrobatic finishing ability is still there from Duval, but he's now playing under more control and making smarter decisions with many talented teammates around him. One of the nation's premier uncommitted seniors, Kevin Knox is having a huge senior season, as the McDonald's All-American is averaging close to 28 points and 10 rebounds per game for Tampa Catholic. Among colleges interested in the Newsday All-Long Island selection are LIU Post, St. Thomas Aquinas and Sacred Heart. DeSantis averaged 26 points and seven rebounds a game last season, including a streak of four-straight 30-point games. Get the inside scoop on the top ranked high school girls' basketball players. He averaged 12 points and 10 assists a game last season. In a loss against The Patrick School and Kentucky commit Nick Richards, Carter soundly outplayed the 5-star big man, finishing with 28 points, 18 rebounds and four steals. He averaged 18.8 points per game last season, including a 40-point outburst against Roslyn. If Sexton averages more than 30 points per game (which he's already doing at over 32 points per game) and captures the state title, he'll be in the conversation as one of the nation's best guards. School: Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California). He averaged 12 points per game and led Nassau AA-I in three-point field goals and free throw percentage last season, according to coach Greg Cardona. He averaged 16 points and three assists a game last season. Unless otherwise noted, all quotes and information were obtained firsthand. The junior has become a national sensation, thanks to his unbelievable acrobatics on YouTube mixtapes. Lewis, who is committed to Quinnipiac, is a returning Newsday All-Long Island selection. When Drake is wearing your high school jersey—as he did with Zion Williamson's—you know you're doing something right. California Privacy Rights | Your ad choices | Now that a good chunk of the high school basketball season has been completed, it is time to see which players are in prime positions to be considered Player of the Year. SG: Long Beach, CA Long Beach Polytechnic High School: UCLA Committed 07/27/2020. The list includes six seniors and two juniors who are making moves with huge high school seasons. Averaged 14.5 points and nine rebounds a game last season as a dynamic force with great size and speed. Also playing a national schedule, Ayton will continue to get showcase games the rest of the season to state his case for the top spot. Also the MVP of the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions, Bagley has been consistently productive against the best teams in the country, and he's already commanding double-teams from nearly all opponents. Receiving interest from schools like Hofstra, Weber State, Fordham and Vermont. Not many 7-footers can knock down jumpers like Ayton can, and his ability to hit free throws is another bonus to his developing game.