Rankings Update: Prep Hoops PA 2024 Newcomers

Eric Astorino

March 11, 2022 @ 11:28 AM

The Newcomers for the Prep Hoops PA Rankings Update have shown our scouts this high school season that they are willing to continue working hard to move through our rankings in the future. Sometimes when a player is omitted the first time around we perform extensive research on where that athlete needs to be placed in our database. Then at times, they prove one-hundred percent deserving to be included as a part of the Prep Hoops family. Below we have listed a good amount of players that will have bright futures on the court this summer and in the years to come for their respective teams.   Newcomers - 2024 Class   [player_tooltip player_id="1284604" first="Xavier" last="Fulton"] - 6’9 center - Keystone Athletic Academy - The strengths for this tall, athletic center are numerous on both ends of the floor. As for the offensive side, he works hard in the post with great footwork and is dominating around the rim. On the defensive end, his shot-blocking ability makes him stand out while ripping down aggressive rebounds and looking to run the court in transition. Xavier will be a division 1 basketball player when his prep career comes to a close in a few years. [player_tooltip player_id="1188035" first="John" last="Wilkins"] - 6’2 power forward - Seton LaSalle High School - He burst on the scene this high school season as a team leader despite his youth. This hardwood performer has developed a nice mid-range game to compliment his ability to slash to the hoop from the wing positions. John is extremely long and athletic, look for him to be a future collegiate basketball player. [player_tooltip player_id="1187997" first="Isaiah" last="Gonzalez"] - 6’2 shooting guard - Kiski Area High School - With a balanced skillset he is capable of taking over games on a nightly basis for his team. not only can this young man score the ball, but he looks to pass to open teammates while rebounding at a high-level. Isaiah is dedicated to working on improving arsenal on the court and wants to be a go-to guy next season. Brayden Foster -6’6 center - Highlands High School - A tall, skilled post player with the above-average development to drop buckets in the low and high post consistently. As for the defensive side of the ball, he is a force on the glass and is a dominating rim protector with shot-blocking talent. Brayden will be a top player in his section next season and will complement his guards at Highlands HS making them an even more improved squad. [player_tooltip player_id="1188013" first="Dontay" last="Green"] - 6’5 power forward - Lincoln Park Charter School - Look for this tough baller to create match-up problems next season on the hardwood with an improved jumper. He intimidates opponents with aggressiveness and physicality on defense and has the long strides to get out on the break while finishing at the rim with slam dunks. Dontay should blossom this spring/summer during the AAU season. [player_tooltip player_id="1202400" first="Grayson" last="Reichart"] - 5’11 shooting guard - Eden Christian Academy - A quick, shifty defensive machine who can "lockdown" the others team’s best player with tenacious and hounding defense. On offense he knows his role and plays it to perfection with precision passing, setting solid screens, and great off- the-ball movement. Grayson enjoys "flying around" and has an extremely high motor. [player_tooltip player_id="1402928" first="Josh" last="Williams"] - 6’2 wing forward - Northgate High School - An improving deep threat from the perimeter with the ability to penetrate the lane for easy buckets. He stood out this high school season with a high basketball IQ and strong leadership qualities which make him a talented player. Josh likes to play tough defense and rebounds extremely well from the wing position on both ends of the floor.