Stock-Risers: 2024 FL Rankings
On Monday, the very first edition of the 2024 Florida class rankings were released with a whopping 195 prospects. We will release more articles pertaining to the soon-to-be sophomore class this week before revealing the newest 2023 rankings next Monday…
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Continue ReadingOn Monday, the very first edition of the 2024 Florida class rankings were released with a whopping 195 prospects.
We will release more articles pertaining to the soon-to-be sophomore class this week before revealing the newest 2023 rankings next Monday evening.
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Here is a look at some stock-risers in the 2024 class.
Sammie Yeanay Sammie Yeanay 6'7" | PF AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State #98 Nation AZ – 6-7 – F – North Marion
North Marion has a true bonafide talent to build around In Yeanay. The 6-7 forward averaged 12.0 PPG and 10.1 RPG as a freshman. He isn’t shy at the point of contact as he embraces it always. A tweener at this point, Yeanay plays down often but he can shoot it when he needs to and his strength and effort level is through the roof. Expect major strides from the 2024 North Marion piece.
Asa Newell Asa Newell 6'8" | PF Montverde Academy | 2024 State #29 Nation FL – 6-7 – F – Choctaw
Falling in the Class 5A state title against Pembroke Pines Charter (the runner-up from 2019-20), Choctaw gave it everything it had while also seeing a young prospect step up. Newell added eight points on an efficient second quarter as he routinely drove inside and scored at the glass. He is just scratching the surface but he has all the tools, size and opportunity to excel as a core starter as a sophomore. Newell earned his first offer from Oklahoma State this week.
Jordan Tillery Jordan Tillery 6'3" | CG Dr. Phillips | 2024 State FL – 6-3 – G – Dr. Phillips
Winning a Class 7A state title is brutally hard especially coming out of Orlando where Dr. Phillips had to beat the likes of Olympia and Oak Ridge along the way. On a team heavy with juniors, a freshman in Tillery was a key factor as a driver and creator for the Panthers. He is a good off ball guard and is someone who can score in a variety of ways with his length and instincts.
Kent Jackson Kent Jackson 6'3" | CG Episcopal | 2024 State FL – 6-0 – G – Episcopal
Episcopal has been quietly carving out a name for itself these past few years and now it has one of the top shooters in the entire state in Jackson. Averaging 11.0 PPG, he shot a whopping 53 percent from 3-point land. Not only is he perhaps the best young deep ball shooter in Jacksonville, but Jackson is also one of the leaders in the entire state. Look out for his sophomore production.
Kellan Lewis Kellan Lewis 6'0" | SG Lake Highland Prep | 2024 State FL – 5-11 – G – Lake Highland Prep
Seeing two games of action late in his 8th grade year to get his feet wet, Lewis took on a major role for Lake Highland Prep this past season. The well-put-together point man averaged 7.6 PPG alongside a group of guards who can shoot and attack often. He projects as a key ballhandler and attacker this fall for the Class 4A program.
Ta’Veon Jones Ta’Veon Jones 5'7" | PG Windermere | 2024 State FL – 5-7 – G – Central Florida Christian
At Class 2A contender Central Florida Christian, the success has been there consistently. I saw Jones back in December and I didn’t even realize he was just a freshman until halftime when I sat down and glanced at the roster. The speedy smaller framed guard is blazing fast and a dangerous scorer. Jones averaged 8.9 PPG on a team filled with upperclassmen. His 24-point game against North Marion in mid-December certainly set the tone for his confidence. Jones is playing up with Team Judah Nation this spring and summer.
Noah Cutler Noah Cutler 5'9" | PG Charlotte | 2024 FL – 5-9 – G – Gateway Charter
Ballhandling and burst are always on display with Cutler. The quick twitch lead guard can score in bunches and he did just that for a youthful Gateway Charter bunch. Cutler averaged 11.9 PPG and 1.6 SPG and had 19 games in double digits topped by a 24-point outing against Riverdale on Jan. 4. Cutler is undersized but he plays quick and can’t be taken for granted on other side of the ball.
Daniel MacGregor Daniel MacGregor 5'11" | PG Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2024 State FL – 5-11 – G – Clearwater Calvary Christian
Playing hard and with purpose is always what MacGregor does. He leaps for rebounds, even at his guard frame and with his strength and toughness, he wins one on one battles a lot. A true gamer, MacGregor impressed all season long as a lead guard as he averaged 7.9 PPG and 5.8 RPG. MacGregor can expand on his jumper but he is off to a very solid start to his high school career at Clearwater Calvary Christian.
Adrian Moore Adrian Moore 6'1" | CG SLMA! Tampa | 2024 State FL – 6-1 – G/F – Largo
Largo is still finding its way back in the thick of things in Pinellas County after going 11-11 this past season. However, one player stood out nightly in Moore. The 6-1 slasher averaged 16.3 PPG which was the sixth best mark of anyone in the 2024 class in Florida in 2020-21. Moore had only three games under 10 points and posted six 20 point nights led by a 28-point performance against Hollins at the beginning of December. He will be the focal point again next season.
Justin Heinrichs Justin Heinrichs 6'4" | SG Fort Myers Canterbury | 2024 FL – 6-3 – G – Fort Myers Canterbury
Down in Southwest Florida, Heinrichs is an emerging outside shooter. He averaged 8.5 PPG as a freshman, good for fourth on the team behind a trio of seniors. Heinrichs impressively shot 40 percent from deep and had a ridiculous outing in early January where he shot 7-of-10 from 3-point land in a win over Mariner. The opportunity to be a consistent double-digit scorer is there this fall at a new-look Fort Myers Canterbury squad.
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2024 Rankings: Contenders (South Florida)