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Diamonds in the Rough: Top remaining unsigned seniors

By Zach Fleer, 06/08/16, 9:00AM EDT

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A look at some of the top unsigned seniors in Central Ohio's 2016 class

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With graduation nearing, the majority of seniors in Central Ohio have already made their college decisions. However, for some of the top seniors in Columbus' 2016 class, that all-important decision has yet to be made. Let's take a look at some of the area's top unsigned seniors.

Marcus Dempsey (6'2 PG / Tri-Valley / No. 15 in 2016):

A talented scorer that can play both guard spots, Dempsey still remains uncommitted, as he appears to be a Division II level prospect. Helping lead Tri-Valley to the district final as a junior, Dempsey leaves the Scotties program as one of its' greatest scorers. 

Jelani Rogers (5'9 PG / Westerville South / No. 21 in 2016):

Missing nearly his entire senior season to a torn ACL, Rogers, who was the heart and soul of Westerville South's state runner-up team a year ago, appears to also be headed the postgrad route. A top-of-the-line teammate that still provided great leadership to his teammates as Westerville South went on to win the Division I state championship, Rogers will look to end up being a full scholarship player at either the Division I or II level a year from now.

Daylan Haynie (6'0 PG / Westerville South / No. 33 in 3016):

Filling in for Rogers after the ACL injury, Haynie performed much like JT Barrett and Cardale Jones did in leading Ohio State to a national championship in 2014. Seamlessly filling into the starting point guard role, Haynie helped Westerville South not miss a beat, as his ability to take care of the ball, make good decisions and defend on the perimeter were invaluable this season. Haynie is a full scholarship worthy player at the Division II level. 

Corey Benton (6'0 PG / Westerville North / No. 36 in 2016):

An 1000-point scorer at Westerville North, Benton has been a big-time contributor for the Warriors in each of the last three years. While not having elite size, Benton makes up for it with toughness and a crafty style of play. The 6-foot guard looks fit for the NAIA level, as several regional programs have made Benton a priority as of late.

Warren Yates (6'2 PG / Gahanna / No. 40 in 2016):

A key cog in a Gahanna rotation that led the Lions to the Division I regional final, Yates is a skilled 6-foot-2 guard that can create and knock down shots. Continuing to improve in every year over the course of his career, Yates is worthy of a look at the NAIA and Division III level. 

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