2024 Player Rankings: Newcomers

<p>146 sophomores ranked with 38 newcomers. We take a look at some of the top ones who came in this year.  </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are the top-12 newcomers: (All fall in the top-38) </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1284846" first="Jason" last="Asemota"]<strong> Hillcrest Prep</strong></p> <p>One of the top rated players in the country has loads of talent. He handles it like a wing, shoots 3's, plays way above the rim on the break and rebounds in his area. His ability to play and defend multiple positions makes him attractive.  </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1225245" first="Malachi" last="Palmer"] <strong>Hillcrest Prep</strong></p> <p>A bigger lead guard is another highly thought of player. His strength and size stand out immediately. He can get into the lane easily with his strength plus shoot it from both levels. He will defend the 1-3 and throw it down in traffic. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1284852" first="Chris" last="Riddle"] <strong>AZ Compass Prep</strong></p> <p>A chiseled frame guard has an impressive build. He gets through the lane and flushes it down easily scoring through contact. He defends nearly any position with his strength and is a sneaky good passer. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1336097" first="Braylon" last="Johnson"] <strong>Pinnacle </strong></p> <p>The third Johnson brother is a long and talented forward. With his oldest brother standing out with the Phx Suns, Braylon is trying to make his own path. He can shoot it from mid to the 3pt line and handles it plus will rebound in his area.   </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1297427" first="AJ" last="Thomas"] <strong>Eduprize </strong></p> <p>A natural scoring lead guard can make plays for others plus scores it easily. He guided his team to a CAA Open championship with big games throughout including a 49-point outing. He also had a few rare triple doubles. He has good strength, he can shoot it and defends with length. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1305181" first="Tommy" last="Randolph"] <strong>Phoenix Christian (Pictured) </strong></p> <p>A strong combo guard loves touching the paint using his size, handle and muscle. He plays a lot of PG, as he is a natural play maker. He can shoot it to the three but is best scoring closest to the cup.  </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1284862" first="AJ" last="Osman"] <strong>Dream City Christian </strong></p> <p>A defensive combo guard has strength and length. He has good defensive instincts and lateral quickness to keep players in front of him. He can hit the 3 and he has a good first step to get into the lane.  </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1284853" first="Travis" last="Torain"] <strong>Dream City Christian </strong></p> <p>A long face-up forward has skill from the perimeter. He is a fluid mover with a nice stroke to the 3pt line. The California transfer can handle it a little and will rebound.  </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1225985" first="Jonah" last="Jones"] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong></p> <p>An athletic four-man is starting to figure it all out. He has honed his skill extending it out to the 3pt line and he plays above the rim on the break. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="996741" first="Deven" last="Johnson"] <strong>AZ Compass Prep</strong></p> <p>A highly skilled combo guard plays on or off the ball. He can set the table for his team and will score it from mid to the 3pt line. The lefty has a nice stroke and is competitive on defense. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1286159" first="Kent" last="Barnes"] <strong>North Canyon</strong></p> <p>A two-way scoring guard caught my eye this season. He has a quick first step to get passed his defenders and has an unique scoring package. He can hit the 3 and is a tough on-ball defender. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1336434" first="Presley" last="Ibeh"] <strong>Highland Prep</strong></p> <p>A super athletic wing forward seems to fly on the break. He has unusual length to rebound, play the passing lanes and scores it efficiently in the paint. He can pull-up from mid and is a multi-positional defender. </p>