2024 Rankings: New Names

<p>This 2024 class has some quality depth to it and there are more and more players emerging all the time. Our latest update expanded the list to 95 players and has seen some movement throughout the list. Here’s a look at some new names in the 2024 rankings and two names that were missed in the rankings but should be in the list. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1244942" first="Julian" last="Bunton"], Butler - Bunton returned to Kentucky this summer and enrolled at Butler where he’ll push to be the starting point guard for the Bears. A quick guard with a high IQ, Julian has high potential and could push his way into the discussion of top guards in the Derby city with a strong Sophomore campaign. Keep an eye on Butler this season.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1287890" first="Noah" last="Lovan"], Trinity - Lovan was impressive as a shooter at our Top 250 expo and also has a solid mid range game. Trinity is going to need some scoring this season and Noah should be in the rotation and could be a surprise player in the 7th.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1287891" first="Keaton" last="Baird"], Collins - Speaking of surprise players, Baird was a non factor for Collins last season and didn't even make the KHSAA roster for the Titans. A growth spurt and some skill development now has Keaton in position to be an impact player this season and he was a standout at our Top 250 last month.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1288951" first="Avonte" last="Payne"], Dixie Heights - Payne plays with a swagger to him and should have a chance to make an impact for a young Dixie team this season after a knee injury limited him in his freshman season. Another top player at our expo last month, Avonte is a sleeper 2024 in the 9th region.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1288970" first="Taveon" last="Smith"], North Hardin - Taevon is in line for a big role this year at North Hardin after the transfer of the Evans brothers to E-Town. The Trojans are going to need Smith to ramp his game up for them to have a chance to compete in the always tough 5th region.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1306913" first="Mason" last="Ritter"], Bowling Green - Ritter was a player who should have been on the list but was overlooked. The 6'8 post was a role player last season for the Purples but will need to have a much bigger role for them this season. He's already on some college radars and is a name to watch this season.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1306914" first="Quel’ron" last="House"], Ballard - House was missed in our rankings list but a rival coach in the city tells me that he's potentially a mid major or better D1 prospect down the line. Looking forward to seeing him on an absolutely loaded roster this season. </p>