What Happened to the Top 10 Highschool Recruits of 2019? 

Fun fact. Vernon Carey played high school ball with not only Scottie Barnes but Zay Flowers as well

Would also have like to see the opposite direction: top NBA players who were in the class of 2019 and what their rank was on ESPN

I Remember Reading Nico Mannion Got Sick So He Had To Leave The Warriors. Glad To See He’s Better & Still Hooping.

Jaden McDaniel is the key to continued improvement by the Wolves. 1) Drill to tighten your handle; 2) Shoot 100 corner jumpers per day; 3) Put on 10 pounds.

McDaniels defensive ability is what is making him that money. Hurts to hear the Lakers could have had him, he’s exactly what they need.

Man, 2019 is my high school class year. In hs, these guys seemed like superstars so it's crazy how a lot of them didn't pan out. Especially Scottie Lewis. I was sure dude was going to be a top player in the league, crazy man.

I wish my employer had doubts about my future role with them, but still was willing to give me $39 million over 3 years.

Going from a top player to the g-league is very humbling

In the 1980s, early 1990s, I used to care about such things, wondering where all the top recruits were going to college. Now, who gives a crap, they'll have left college before you begin to know their names. College hoops used to be my favorite sport, knew the lineups of all the Big East, ACC, and Big Ten teams. Now, I can't name two names from the first-team All-American teams. It's killed my NBA fandom as well. Didn't watch a minute of this year's draft. Who are those names?

I feel like you kind of downplayed McDaniels impact. He is a huge piece of what makes the timberwolves go. Besides Ant, he is probably the only untouchable player that the front office will not trade.

Scouts were really hating on Lamelo that year. It was clear to everybody who watched him play he was a top prospect. Cole Anthony was being hyped up, but Lamelo was clearly the better player that year.

A trend you see in this class(most of the selections in the 2020 draft) more than anything is a staggering lack of proper development in the players one could attribute this to the COVID-19 situation mucking up Both the college and nba situations. Also I got to mention had Lamelo was also technically a top prospect up till his junior year in this class but the oversees antics and them saying he wasn’t going to college early really brought his stock down for a bit

Romeo Langford should have stayed another year or two imo. I know James Harris is not in the class of 2019 but i wish he had worked out too. I liked both their games.

McDaniels role in the Wolves rotation is not at all mentioned in the video, which is his defensive skillset and off ball offensive capabilities. He provides a shooting threat should neither of the primary scorers be open for a shot and McDaniels has a good look. But his defensive play is one of the keystones of the Wolves team. He can plug the defensive holes that Rudy and KAT may not be as good at.

Where is Lamelo Ball? He was by far the best high school recruit in this class.

It is tuff for traditional big men in the modern nba... you basically have to be a generational talent these days..seems like guards and forwards have an smoother fit into these current systems

I gave GS as much heat as anyone on the handling of Wiseman. But, after seeing what he has done (or rather not done) in Detroit, it clear why he didn't pan out in GS. I think he has some offensive skill, for a player of his size. But, man, he is clueless and heartless on defense, sadly. I still hope the best for him, but it's not likely to change. It's hard to hide a guard on defense, but hiding a center is just not possible. He's like a black hole on defense, and that is why he is unplayable.

How do you talk about jaden and not mention the fact he’s already one of the best/very good defenders in the league? That’s just criminal. Maybe do something other then just read stats

The wolves got the 2 best players😂

You ain’t gonna mention Jaden McDaniels made second team all defense?!

Edwards was number 1 by the time this class was off to college unless u was a casual

I’m an Arizona Wildcats fan so it’s cool to see what happened with Nico. I’ve been following Josh Green with Dallas. At Arizona he didn’t have a consistent outside shot. It’s good to see he’s improved a lot. He’s a really good guy so I really hope the best for him.

Scottie and Bryan Antoine were very disappointing

RJ a big disappointment smh. He was nice but he never got his shot right

Anthony Edwards was the best from that class.

Nico I thought was gon be a pretty nice player.

I wouldnt say Isaiah Stewart is looked down upon, and I wouldnt call his standing up to Lebron “antics”

At the 1:05 mark, how is that not traveling? 5 - 6 steps… really?

why is Ant on this list? I mean he's the future. should only be just 'ok' or bad high school recruits. mcdaniels is a fricken beast and 2-way player.

More of a reason to stay in college and developed AAA players.

Still wish Portland would have asked for him as part of that Gary Payton II trade. I mean why not take a chance on the talent. It's been tough for him in Detroit cause of Jalen Duren

Damn my Hornets struck out twice ugh

Jersey been producing some ballers lately

Man, it is really alarming how the USA game at the high school/college ranks has fallen off a cliff. These guys just aren’t developing as they should once they leave high school. We had 5 non USA draft picks in the top 11 this year. I have a hunch more and more foreign born players will be selected in future first rounds of the draft especially if the USA keeps shitting out these poor classes.

hey youtube, why are there so many videos in my watch "history" that I never clicked on?

This needs to be said you play overseas and make money you succeeded.

The wolves killed this draft

You tryna tell me Cole Anthony? aint spit lol

this is my grad year…. i remember these guys where the mannnnnn especially nico, josh green, jeremiah robinson earl and lamelo

I found Josh greens senior stats: 15.6 ppg 4 assists & 1.5 steals

Just like every other sport, the reduction in development time is hurting the product. 21-year old kids bodies have the wear and tear of a 35-year old from being raw and unrefined in their game. Or improper training methods. And just like other sports analytics is to blame. So much focus on shooting efficiency and metrics over an all around game. Granted the rules are mostly to blame, but defense is non-existent today. And rebounding. One thing Dennis Rodman always said even back in his era, is leading the league in rebounding is the easiest individual title to accomplish. All you have to do is make the effort as most players on the court are only putting in half effort to get the boards. NBA tried to make it so you had to be 21 to be drafted and the players union shot it down. Maybe they should just be like every job that regular people have that needlessly require a 4-year degree and make that a requirement. Make the college game relevant again and give these kids proper development.

Just look at the picture it explains everything… you start out in school then you end up at McDonald’s… self explanatory 😅😅😅😅😳😳😅😅

Cole Anthony's averages only went down because Franz and Paolo need the ball a lot, his fg % last year was legit 4% better than his first two years

Good video. Amazing how some pretty talented players didn't make it in the NBA. Must be humbling. Subscribed

Great video but should have included LaMelo Ball here as an honorable mention.. had he not went overseas he would’ve been in the top 10 rankings but he still came back to play HS ball in the US before going to Australia.

how can you say mansion was so talented when he can't even shoot he and Scottie are straight jokes as NBA prospects.

when I saw the Anthony Edwards high school pic....I thought it was Micheal Jordan

Watched Cole Anthony dunk in 8th when I was in 7th shit was so crazy

All that jelly and no toast

Cole Anthony isn't getting traded lol, his averages went down bc the magic added Paolo and Franz and his fg% last yr was literally 4% better than his first 2 seasons. Do some research.

Man I LOVED watching Nico Mannion in HS and college. I seriously thought he was gonna be a stud at the NBA level. Sad he got sick and moved overseas. Hopefully he can make his way back to the league.

These kids should stay in school and work on their game.

I feel kind of sad for most of these talented kids not getting the proper guidance for their future. I now understand why Dan Hurley is looking for a certain type of kid that fits his program before making an offer. Many of the top recruits don't fit or buy into his vision and therefore he recruits lower ranked players. And sometimes it's just luck having a 7'2" center living 30 minutes from campus. Hurley's complex system helps develop these kids to be ready for the NBA and the summer leagues have shown their readiness to add value right away to the teams drafting them. Their future is yet to be made.

Nico Mannion could be playing in the NBA if he wanted to. Think we may see him again

Listening to their stats, these guys don't sound like the should have been All Americans.

I really wonder if you were good in any sports, how good were you in Hs, ncaa or nba just wondering

do a video with defensive players

11:19 we fucks with Stewart ion know what narrative youre tryna create

I had no idea that UW had such a miraculous recruiting class that one year.

Jaden McDaniels is the GOAT of 2019

Lol “antics” only matters to people like who continue to bring up his 1 instance with LeBron. 🤦‍♂️

I wouldn't call Jaden McDaniels a bust.

The fact that you left lamelo ball out is crazy

Wiseman is a bust

You know nothing about Nico Mannion clearly, he got a disease he almost died from is the reason he’s no longer in the NBA

A ginger Italian 🤯🤯🤯

As far as Stewart goes, wanting to beat up LeBron on the court make you MORE popular, not less.

The guys who made the NBA even as lowly role players are still millionaires. So, there. Laughing all the way to the bank.

Nicco was in summer league last year hope he makes it back .

So many of these guys just go full thug when they get any pro look ….

McDaniels isn’t in a weird spot he’s gonna get paid easily! Big pay too!