NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing 2020 McDonald’s All-Americans

Bryce Thompson (Kansas)

CG | 6-foot-5 | 175 lbs | No. 20 overall recruit

The Gatorade Player of the Year out of Oklahoma, Bryce Thompson, was also named a McDonald’s All-American and he will surely step into a big role right away at the collegiate level. The 6-foot-5 combo guard is committed to Kansas and could slide into a starting guard spot from the opening tip of his career. Thompson brings plenty of size to the backcourt and can be a dynamic offensive threat. He can shoot it from distance, attack off the bounce, and creates for others better than most with well-above-average court vision.

Thompson has been rising up recruiting rankings for some time and it shouldn’t be a surprise that he is regarded as a five-star prospect. In addition to his superb offensive play, he can also defend multiple positions due to his athleticism and size. Thompson is quite well-rounded as a player and should slide into a major role in Lawrence as a freshman.

Sharife Cooper (Auburn)

PG | 6-foot-0 | 160 lbs | No. 19 overall recruit

Sharife Cooper is arguably the most dangerous point guard in the 2020 class on the offensive end of the floor. Although he might not bring elite-level size, he is a three-level scoring phenom that boasts tremendous court vision and passing ability. He can be the leading scorer and distributor on any given night and defenses need to always stay glued to him regardless of the situation. Cooper can finish or deliver crisp passes with either hand and is quite crafty with his playmaking off the dribble.

Cooper has room to develop on the defensive end of the floor but is already an unreal offensive talent. He can beat defenders in so many ways and should instantly take command of the high-powered Auburn offense next season with his shooting, finishing, and creating. He should be a perfect fit for head coach Bruce Pearl’s system and he could flourish as a result.