2024 Rankings Breakdown: Newcomers
Prep Hoops Maryland recently updated its class of 2024 prospect rankings, and now it’s time to take a closer look. Here is a closer look at some of the newcomers featured in this recent update.
#7 | Emmanuel Okitondo Emmanuel Okitondo 6'8" | PF Combine Academy | 2024 State NC | Archbishop Carroll
Okitondo will be an immediate impact transfer into the WCAC. Coming from Oak Hill where he gained invaluable experience while playing a national schedule, he will be ready to contribute from day one. Okitondo recently stood out at the DMVElite 80 and is primed for a breakout campaign.
#9 | jackson James jackson James 5'11" | CG Waconia | 2024 MD | West Nottingham
Missi is a promising long-term prospect who will be one to watch at West Nottingham in part due to his unique physical profile. He is a fluid mover for his size.
#21 | Jonathan (JJ) Culbreath Jonathan (JJ) Culbreath 6'2" | CG Glenelg Country | 2024 MD | Glenelg Country
Culbreath is a two-way guard with a good-looking shooting stroke. He is a vigilant defender who can pick the pocket of his opponent.
#26 | RJ Newton RJ Newton 6'4" | SF Archbishop Spalding | 2024 MD | Archbishop Spalding
Newton is a rangy prospect with some upside. He caught our eye this summer while playing with Archbishop Spalding during the live period, and is on our radar moving forward.
#28 | Ke’Juan Richburgg Ke’Juan Richburgg 5'8" | PG Fairfax Christian | 2024 VA | St. Mary’s Ryken
Richburg is a skilled lead guard who keeps the ball on a string. He can be particularly effective as a playmaker in transition.
#29 | Kenneth DeGuzman Kenneth DeGuzman 5'10" | PG Potomac | 2024 State VA | National Christian
DeGuzman is a good shooter from behind the arc. He also does his due diligence defensively by getting in the gaps and playing hard.
#30 | Tony Pope Jr. | Gwynn Park
Pope is a lefty who makes a difference on both ends of the court. He is a pesky defender who is active and alert. Pope can score from all three levels and makes others around him better with his passing.