Updated 2024 Rankings: Top Newcomers

<p>The initial Class of 2024 rankings have been established and some newcomers have bypassed the watch list directly onto a ranking. Here’s a look at the top newcomers in this iteration.</p> <p><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id="1174265" first="Jaden" last="Steppe"] (2024 Tualatin)</strong></p> <p>Steppe has good size at 6-foot-7, runs the floor well, and has the versatility to play both inside and out. He emerged as one of the top players on his Rose City Rebels squad this summer and should be a major contributor at Tualatin this season.</p> <p><strong>#6 [player_tooltip player_id="1269430" first="Jackson" last="Weiland"] (2024 South Medford)</strong></p> <p>Weiland burst onto the scene at South Medford and quickly became one of the Panthers’ top players. The point guard is a smooth shooter who lets the game come to him.</p> <p><strong>#7 [player_tooltip player_id="1197478" first="TJ" last="Latu"] (2024 De La Salle North)</strong></p> <p>Latu is well-built and physically mature for his age but his game isn’t just about having that advantage over opponents. He’s skilled with the basketball and is primed to take on an even bigger role as a sophomore.</p> <p><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id="1232310" first="Trent" last="Ferguson"] (2024 West Salem)</strong></p> <p>Ferguson is simply a load in the paint and has great size at 6-foot-7. He runs the floor fairly well and has a really soft touch around the basket, but can also face up and shoot from mid-range.</p> <p><strong>#9 [player_tooltip player_id="1113084" first="Quincy" last="Townsend"] (2024 Mountain View)</strong></p> <p>The son of Mountain View head coach Bob Townsend is a natural floor leader as you might expect, able to knock down open threes but also charge hard to the hoop to make plays for himself and others.</p> <p><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id="1268430" first="Miguel" last="Taylor"] (2024 Benson)</strong></p> <p>Taylor is not only brand new to the rankings but brand new to the state as he transfers into Benson from Meridian, Idaho. He’s long, rangy, and a natural wing but at 6-foot-6 will be asked to play more inside for the Techmen.</p> <p><strong>#14 [player_tooltip player_id="1197479" first="Nick" last="Digiulio"] (2024 Wells)</strong></p> <p>Wells head coach Craig Cokely has been excited about the arrival of Digiulio for a few years and the 5-foot-9 guard had a breakout freshman campaign. He can shoot and score but plays with a good feel for the game.</p> <p><strong>#15 [player_tooltip player_id="1232311" first="Jacey" last="Canalin"] (2024 Wells)</strong></p> <p>Alongside Digiulio, Canalin gives Guardian opponents something to really contend with the next few years. He may lack size right now but the lefty has plenty of speed, quickness, smarts, and toughness to make up for it.</p> <p><strong>#17 [player_tooltip player_id="1268431" first="Connor" last="Oertel"] (2024 West Salem)</strong></p> <p>Oertel has good size at 6-foot-2 on the wing and has a nice looking stroke out to three-point land. He impressed with his play with FTS Hoops in AAU ball and should be a contributor on varsity this season at West Salem.</p> <p><strong>#21 [player_tooltip player_id="1266106" first="AJ" last="Noland"] (2024 Tualatin)</strong></p> <p>With two older brothers having played at Tualatin, Noland knows the program well. He’s a solid all-around guard at 6-foot and has a real knack for scoring at all three levels.</p>