Rankings Review: 2020 Centers

On Sunday, March 31st, we released our updated rankings for the Class of 2020. This class, like any, has its ups and downs, but size doesn't seem to be much of an issue, as there are several really nice post prospects. Below is a look at the Top-15 centers in Indiana’s 2020 class, but I’ve decided to do something a little different. Instead of continually evaluating the top five players at each position, I’ve chosen five players who might not normally get as much attention for one reason or another. They might not be on the big stage during the high school season, or they might not play travel ball and draw as many eyes on them, but they are quality prospects who deserve a look.   4. Madison Webb, 6-2 C/PF, Bedford North Lawrence H.S. The last couple of years, Jorie Allen has been the topic of conversation around the Bedford program. With her being a candidate for the Miss Basketball award this season, I get it. But Bedford is deeper than just her, and Madison is one of those girls who will also be playing at the next level. Madison has dealt with her share of injuries, but she's a highly skilled face-up '5' who can really shoot the basketball, even as deep as the 3-point line. She actually grew up as more of a spot-up shooter, but as she's aged and gotten stronger, she's started to post a lot more, and she has good hands and good touch, she can finish either direction, and she has great length to extend the ball over defenders. She's also very comfortable in the mid-post and short-corners, and she can be a nice offensive threat in a number of spots on the floor.   7. Lydia Stullken, 6-1 C, Fishers H.S. While Madison Webb (above) is a really nice offensive weapon in this class, Lydia is somewhat her equal at the defensive end of the floor. Lydia is extremely long, very bouncy, and she moves around the floor well in all directions. She is quite the presence in the paint, as she blocks her share of shots, but she alters many more. She also plays with a motor and pursues rebounds well outside of her area. Offensively, she has typically been opportunistic and played off of others or scored on offensive rebounds, but she's starting to show a much-improved mid-post game and better finishing moves around the basket. I really like how she has developed as a basketball player, and she's one of those prospects who will likely be more impactful at the collegiate level.   9. Justis Odom, 6-1 C, Lawrence North H.S. Justis is a long, wiry strong, somewhat athletic frontline prospect who was unfortunately injured during the state tournament and missed the Semi-State and State Championship games for Lawrence North. She has started at times throughout her career for the Wildcats, because she plays with a chip on her shoulder and creates a nice presence in the paint. Defensively, she'll block shots and clog the lane, and offensively she's a nice back-to-the-basket athlete on the block. Because of the fact that she's injured and will miss the entire grassroots season, she could be a really nice "sleeper" at the small college level.   10. Alaina Omonodé, 6-0 C, West Lafayette H.S. Alaina put up a monster year statistically for West Lafayette, and she earned her way onto the Junior All-Star Team because of it. She averaged a double-double with 18.7 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, with 6.4 of that rebounding average coming at the offensive end of the floor. She is a strong, thick, powerful post presence who is just a mismatch in the paint the second she takes the floor. She does a nice job of carving out space with her frame and finishes at the basket almost all of the time. As it pertains to the next level, it would benefit her to start adding more of a face-up game in the mid-post and short-corners, but I have a feeling she'll remain productive at the next level, even if she stays primarily in the paint.   12. Alaina Clady, 6-0 C/PF, Plymouth H.S. This Alaina showed a lot of promise as an incoming Freshman three years ago, but it wasn't until this season that she was finally a fixture on Plymouth's Varsity team. She is a strong, physical, and deceptively athletic frontline player. She does a really nice job of fighting for position on the block and holding her seal with her strength. The next step for her is to finish consistently and add some counter-moves to her repertoire. She is comfortable at times facing the basket in the mid-post and short-corner areas, but with her strength, she can be much more dominant around the low-block. I think she's another prospect who projects really well, and she might make a much better collegian than high school player.   Other members of the Top-15: 1. RaShaya Kyle, 6-6 C, Marion H.S. 2. Kendall Bostic, 6-1 C/PF, Northwestern H.S. 3. Caily Bolser, 6-4 C/PF, Mississinewa H.S. 5. Taylor Westgate, 6-1 C/PF, Oak Hill H.S. 6. Marlayna Kemp, 6-2 C, Martinsville H.S. 8. Lucy Robertson, 6-2 C, North Harrison H.S. 11. Shaelynn Bell, 6-0 C, Terre Haute North Vigo H.S. 13. Christina Himelick, 6-0 C, Mishawaka H.S. 14. Lettie Nice, 6-1 C, Salem H.S. 15. Jayden Worthington, 6-0 C, Oregon-Davis H.S.   Header photo of Madison Webb of Bedford North Lawrence High School. Photo courtesy of bnlathletics.com.