Guyn heads 2010 Class

Jody Demling of the Louisville Courier Journal recently revised his 2010 rankings. Here is what he came up with:

1. 6'2 Ge'Lawn Guyn, Scott Co- He's played this summer like Mr. Basketball.
2. 6'5 Ricardo Johnson, Holmes- Johnson was names Sweet 16 MVP and Holmes will have a big time shot to repeat.
3. 6'5 Josh Sewell, Trinity- Sewell has finally seemingly put it all together. He's already committed to Miami of Ohio and this summer was a beast.
4. 6'7 Elijah Pittman, Holmes- He's so long and so skilled for his size. No scholarship offers yet but he's a player.
5. 6'4 Chad Jackson, Scott Co- In the past year, Jackson has improved his all around game more than anyone in the state. His shooting ability is getting there.
6. 6'8 Dakotah Euton, Scott Co- Whew, he's taken a lot of criticism over the past two years. But Euton is still a tough match up when he's on.
7. 5'10 Elisha Justice, Shelby Valley- If he was an inch or two taller, the colleges would be swarming. He's a fantastic high school player.
8. 6'7 Donovan Gibbs, Iroquois- Showed signs of special things this summer.
9. 5'11 Thomas Jackson, Jeffersontown- He just makes things happen all the time.
10. 6'4 Shaquille Wilson, Christian Co- Must play better this season.
11. 6'4 Keisten Jones, Ballard
12. 6'2 Aaron Watts, McCreary Central
13. 6'9 Matt St. John, South Laurel
14. 6'6 Orlando Rutledge, Fern Creek
15. 6'9 Curtis Washington, Elizabethtown
16. 6'1 Josh Whitaker, Hazard
17. 6'1 Deonte Maddox, Seneca
18. 6'7 Colt Barnhill, East Carter
19. 6'2 Jarrod Polson, West Jessamine
20. 6'0 Delquan Thomas, Eastern
21. 5'11 Ian Chiles, Ballard
22. 6'3 Tim Henderson, Christian Academy
23. 6'2 Vance Hall, Franklin Co
24. 6'5 Donovan Johnson, Shelby Co
25. 6'6 Jomari Bradshaw, Waggener

• Nky players to make Jody's "Others to watch" list: Jeremiah Johnson (Holmes), Demetrius Avery (Holmes), Stephen Kowolonek (Highlands), Mike Gabbard (Boone Co), Andy Earls (Boone Co), Daniel O'Conner (Scott)

Random Thoughts:

• How does Jeremiah Johnson of Holmes not make this list in the 10-20 range? I don't know where Jody was all summer, but JJ is one of the most improved players in the state. There's no way there's 25 seniors in KY better than him. He is drawing interest from several D1 programs including UNC-Asheville, Akron, and Wright St. He averaged close to a double double last year at 9 ppg and 8 rpg and during the state tournament had two double doubles and finished in double figures every game. JD really dropped the ball on that one. I have a feeling JJ is going to surprise a lot of people this year.
• When it comes to best player in the state, I think it's a toss up between Ricardo Johnson and Ge Lawn Guyn. Ricardo is the best all around player in the state as he can play any position on the floor and still be an all state player. Guyn sure is smooth though and can flat fill it up. His quickness, athleticism, and speed make him a tough match up. Offensively, I think he may be the most talented player in the state, not named Elijah Pittman.
• Speaking of Pittman, I really don't see Sewell ahead of him. Sewell has improved his game a lot of this summer but would struggle big time against a player like Pittman who has size, versatility, and athleticism. If Pittman ever decides to get serious about his game, he's hands down be the best player in the state. The kid has an unreal gift and still hasn't realized it.
• Shaquille Wilson at #10? I don't understand that pick...even when Jody says " Must play better this season" after listing him there. IMO Wilson is better suited in the 15-20 range. Jones (Ballard), Watts (MC Central), St John (SL), Washington (E'town), and Rutledge all would have been better picks for that spot.
• Elisha Justice is a great high school player but Thomas Jackson of J'town is the best point guard in the state. I'd have Jackson in front of Justice. With that said though, Justice is still a top 10 talent.
• Solid list as far as top 25 goes, but I'd switch several players around and add JJ somewhere in the 10-20 range. Either Donovan Johnson or Vance Hall would be my "odd man out" when adding Jeremiah Johnson in there.
• One positive though is this class is so deep with talent, it's hard to include everyone in the top 25 without raising questions as to why a certain player was left out. There are atleast 30 kids in the c/o 2010 that will play at the D1 or D2 level. Should be an exciting year of hoops.