2009: Hoops Top 75 Rankings

1Renardo Sidney
Rancho Dominguez (CA) Artesia F 6-9/225
Good in both the high post and the low post.

2 Xavier Henry
Oklahoma City (OK) Putnam City G 6-6/210
Sweet shooting lefty also has size.

3 John Riek
Centereach (NY) Our Savior New American C 7-2/240
Sudanese center is both mobile and aggressive.

4 Lance Stephenson
Brooklyn (NY) Lincoln G 6-5/195
Physical guard who plays with an aggressive attitude.

5 DeMarcus Cousins
Birmingham (AL) Erwin F 6-9/234
Power forward with top notch inside/outside skills.

6 Derrick Favors
Atlanta (GA) South Atlanta F 6-9/215
Skilled post player with soft touch.

7 Karron Johnson
Durham (NC) Mt. Zion F 6-7/210
Possesses an intriguing combination of size and skills.

8 Kenny Boynton
Pompano (FL) Ely G 6-2/170
Compact scorer has a more than reliable pull up jumper.

9 Leslie McDonald
Memphis (TN) Briarcrest Christian G 6-4/190
Do everything guard has a feel for the game.

10 Reeves Nelson
Modesto (CA) Modesto Christian F 6-7/215
Athletic and super-strong combo forward.

11 Dexter Strickland
Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick G 6-3/175
Great feel for the game and even better scorer.

12 Daniel Orton
Oklahoma City (OK) Bishop McGuinness F 6-8/273
Long big man who is good in both the high post and low post.

13 Nolan Dennis
North Richland Hills (TX) Richland G 6-5/170
Establishing himself as the best 2009 prospect in Texas.

14 Dominic Cheek
Jersey City (NJ) St. Anthony G 6-5/170
Dead-eye shooter with ball handling skills.

15 Jordan Hamilton
Los Angeles (CA) Dominguez F 6-7/190
Point forward who excels at leading the break.

16 DaShonte Riley
Birmingham (MI) Country Day C 6-10/217
Post player who will only get better.

17 Terrell Vinson
Rockville (MD) Montrose Christian F 6-5/190
Prototypical small forward with a solid all around game.

18 Royce White
Minneapolis (MN) De La Salle F 6-7/210
A multi-dimensional forward with a surprisingly polished game.

19 Ari Stewart
Marietta (GA) Wheeler F 6-7/190
Skilled wing can put it on the floor and shoot the three.

20 Isaiah Armwood
Baltimore (MD) Montrose Christian F 6-7/178
Raw athletic power forward with a great upside.

21 Travis Wear
Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei F 6-9/190
He and his brother are oozing with upside.

22 David Wear
Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei F 6-9/190
He and his brother are oozing with upside.

23 Lorenzo Brown
Alpharetta (GA) Centennial G 6-4/175
Smooth guard who can make plays.

24 Deshawn Painter
Norfolk (VA) Booker T. Washington C 6-8/200
An athletic presence inside.

25 Keith Gallon
Humble (TX) Atascocita C 6-8/290
Big bodied post has good feet and hands.

26 Kyle Hardrick
Norman (OK) F 6-7/233 Oklahoma
Power player who is developing his skill game.

27 Tristan Spurlock
Rockville (MD) Montrose Christian F 6-6/216
Wing prospect can do damage inside and outside.

28 Rodney Williams
New Hope (MN) Robbinsdale Cooper Sr. G 6-5/180
Extremely athletic player with improving perimeter game.

29 Jamil Wilson
Racine (WI) Horlick F 6-7/
Long, versatile and skilled wing prospect.

30 Wally Judge
Bladensburg (MD) Bladensburg F 6-8/210
Intriguing forward who can own the boards.

31 Erik Murphy
Southborough (MA) St. Mark's F 6-8/
Fundamentally sound big man who produces.

32 Shawn Williams
Duncanville (TX) Duncanville F 6-6/200
A sharp shooting wing player with size.

33 Noel Johnson
Lovejoy (GA) Fayette County F 6-7/180
Wing guard with good size and excellent jumper.

34 Mfon Udofia
Stone Mountain (GA) Miller Grove G 6-2/180
Competitive point guard can score and run a team.

35 Marshawn Powell
Newport News (VA) Menchville F 6-6/230
Highly productive combo forward.

36 Hollis Thompson
Los Angeles (CA) Loyola F 6-6/181
Rangy athlete with a skilled game.

37 Elijah Johnson
Las Vegas (NV) Cheyenne G 6-2/183
Athletic, slashing point guard.

38 Christian Watford
Trussville (AL) Hewitt Trussville F 6-7/205
Long, rangy wing forward who can score the basketball.

39 John Henson
Round Rock (TX) Round Rock F 6-8/172
Developing prospect has lots of upside.

40 Maurice Creek
Oxon Hill (MD) Oxon Hill G 6-4/185
Another high-major guard from loaded D.C. area.

41 Stephan Van Treese
Indianapolis (IN) Lawrence North F 6-8/225
True post player with bouncy springs and good hands.

42 Dante Taylor
Fort Washington (MD) National Christian Academy F 6-7/220
A raw talent with great upside.

43 D.J. Richardson
Peoria (IL) Peoria G 6-3/170
A multi-skilled shooting guard.

44 David Loubeau
Tampa (FL) Westlake Prep F 6-9/210
Aggressive power forward who thrives in the paint.

45 Abdul Gaddy
Tacoma (WA) Bellarmine Prep G 6-3/170
Rangy point guard with a great feel for the game.

46 Richard Howell
Marietta (GA) Wheeler F 6-7/215
Versatile forward with skills inside and out.

47 Naji Hibbert
Baltimore (MD) St. Francis G 6-4/183
Hardnosed shooting guard can score from the wing.

48 Avery Bradley
Tacoma (WA) Bellarmine Prep G 6-3/175
A big tome scoring threat from the off guard position.

49 Greg Echenique
Ridgewood (NJ) St. Benedict's F 6-8/263
Power player who grinds out production.

50 Durand Scott
New York (NY) Rice G 6-3/180
Crafty scoring guard with a knack for getting the ball in the hole.

51 Cory Jefferson
Killeen (TX) Killeen F 6-8/180
Talented shot blocker and rebounder.

52 Leshon Edwards
Baltimore (MD) Towson Catholic G 6-4/175
Shooting guard with a smooth game.

53 Earnest Ross
Cary (NC) Panther Creek G 6-4/205
Physically developed wing with good upside.

54 Roberto Nelson
Santa Barbara (CA) Santa Barbara G 6-4/190
Sturdy shooting guard with a smooth shot.

55 Michael Snaer
Moreno Valley (CA) Rancho Verde G 6-4/185
Athletic shooting guard has a complete game.

56 Tyler Griffey
Ballwin (MO) Lafayette High F 6-9/220
Ble collar forward who plays with toughness.

57 Peyton Siva
Seattle (WA) Franklin High School G 5-11/
A great shooter with athleticism.

58 Bill Edwards
Middletown (OH) Middletown G 6-5/239
A power guard who can stroke it from behind the arc.

59 Dane Miller
Rochester (NY) Rush Henrietta F 6-5/180
Talented wing who can play multiple positions.

60 Ferrakohn Hall
Memphis (TN) Memphis University School F 6-7/210
Rangy forward with a lot of upside.

61 Darius Morris
Los Angeles (CA) Windward G 6-2/165
Point guard with a strong all around game.

62 Tevin Baskin
Stamford (CT) Trinity Catholic F 6-5/134
Wing prospect who loves to attack the basket.

63 Alex Oriakhi
Tilton (NH) Tilton School F 6-8/220 Connecticut
Athletic power forward who can go and get the ball.

64 Victor Rudd
Sylmar (CA) Sylmar F 6-7/165
Small forward with size and shooting ability.

65 James Still
Detroit (MI) Detroit Community C 6-8/187
Developing post player with upside.

66 Chris Colvin
Chicago (IL) Whitney Young G 6-2/174
Physical point guard who can drive it and shoot it.

67 Johnnie Lacy
Milwaukee (WI) Bay View G 5-10/160
Waterbug guard who puts up big numbers.

68 Terrence Boyd
Norman (OK) Norman F 6-5/225
Power guard who loves to attack the rim.

69 Jared Cunningham
San Leandro (CA) San Leandro G 6-3/170
Point guard with a mature game.

70 Jin Soo Kim
South Kent (CT) South Kent F 6-7/180
Skilled small forward with a nice shot.

71 Desmar Jackson
Warren (OH) Harding G 6-4/162
Solid wing prospect with a diverse game.

72 Aaron Moore
Compton (CA) Dominguez F 6-7/170
Skilled combo forward with promise.

73 Quincy Acy
Mesquite (TX) F 6-7/205
Competitive athlete who can score in a crowd.

74 Erik Williams
Cypress (TX) Cypress Springs F 6-6/190
Bouncy wing with a developing skill game.

75 Maalik Wayns
Philadelphia (PA) Roman Catholic G 6-1/ Villanova
Tough, physical point guard in the Philly mold.

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