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All-Ohio High School Preview Top Performers

By Zach Fleer, 11/26/16, 12:25AM EST

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North Carolina signee Sterling Manley was one of Friday's top performers

WHITEHALL, Ohio -- Always guaranteed to be Ohio's best preseason preview, the All-Ohio High School Preview did not disappoint on Friday. With dozens of talented prospects all over the floor, let's take a look at some of the top performers from Friday.

Sterling Manley (6'11 C / 2017): In his first real action on the floor since last season, Manley was very impressive in a Pickerington Central loss to Trotwood-Madison. Leading all scorers with 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, Manley dominated around the rim for the most of the night. Showing improved touch and finishing ability, Manley controlled the glass and altered a high percentage of shots with his ever-extending wingspan. Getting his wind back, Manley played 15 of 16 possible minutes, getting up and down the floor in a fast-paced game against one of the state's best Division II teams in Trotwood-Madison. 

Treauhn Williams (6'6 PF / 2018): Williams has been one of 2018's breakout prospects this fall and he showed it on Friday. In a win over Detroit Cass Tech, Williams was effective inside, finishing with eight points and four rebounds. Williams is a thickly built 6-foot-6 who is springy inside, as he is not afraid to throw his body around and bang inside for rebounds and points. It does not look like Williams is done growing, as a few more inches could really elevate a stock that is already growing. 

Cole Crosby (6'6 SF / 2018): On a Reynoldsburg team that can realistically go 10 deep with enough talent to not lose much of a step, Crosby could be the difference on the Raiders' second line. A lengthy wing forward who brings versatility on both ends of the floor, Crosby has great feet and can really defend on every level, but it was his offensive efforts that helped Reynoldsburg push through on Friday. Crosby finished with six points, two rebounds (both offensive put backs) and two assists in reserve action, giving Reynoldsburg a boost on the interior. On a team with enough size to compete with just about anyone, Crosby could be the x-factor for the Raiders to take that next step forward. 

Julius Brown (5'10 PG / 2018): Brown brought his A game on Friday, scoring at will, especially on the drive and off the bounce. While Brown impressed us this fall with his knockdown perimeter shooting, he showed another gear on Friday in getting past defenders off the dribble and using his quickness and really impressive athleticism to get to the rim and finish. Brown scored 15 points in all, knocking down six shots from the floor including two three-point field goals. The 5-foot-10 guard added three assists, as his offensive production was enough to keep Westerville North close in a loss to Cleveland power Shaker Heights. 

Connor Ledford (6'3 PF / 2017): A favorite of Davidson guard and Westerville North alum Jack Gibbs, Ledford was solid for the Warriors on Friday. Scoring 11 points, Ledford was productive inside, finishing a great majority of his attempts on the interior, as Brown and sophomore guard Jeremiah Keene did a good job at breaking down the defense and finding the open man. Ledford will be a key piece for this Warriors team, as he provides enough offense inside to help Westerville North compete on the interior. 

Bob Faller (6'3 SG / 2018): A 270 Hoops Select standout this past AAU season, Faller continued his upward momentum in a primetime showdown against Springfield on Friday. Finishing with six points and a game-high six assists, Faller performed well off the bounce offensively, getting to the rim and finishing, while knocking down his patented mid-range pull-up jumper twice. Faller's most impressive attribute was his handling of tight pressure, which allowed him to break down Springfield's trap defense and find open teammates for easy assists. Faller will be a major piece for a Wellington team that has the tools to make a serious run for a Division IV championship. 

Noah Berry (6'8 PF / 2018): Getting our first look at Berry since the early weeks of Coach Vic's Weekly Showcase, we liked what we saw out of the lengthy post. Scoring six points, pulling down seven rebounds and blocking two shots, Berry was a force on the interior, using his great length to hinder what Springfield looked to do inside. Putting down two dunks on Friday, Berry is yet another piece for a loaded Wellington team that is looking to improve on an appearance in the Division IV state tournament last season. 

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