2024 Rankings Update: New Additions Part 1

<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1371668" first="Devin" last="Holmon"] | Omaha South</strong></p> <p>Holmon is one of the more versatile forwards you’ll find in this class. He can drive it, pass, finish at the rim, and is an excellent defender. I don’t see any reason why he can’t be a shooter either. He hit 77% of his free throws this year, and the stroke looks good. Yet he only attempted three 3-pointers as a sophomore. I don’t know if he’s uncomfortable out there, or if it was an order from the coaches, but I would like to see him shoot at least 2-3 per game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1300979" first="Keelan" last="Bennett"] | Millard North</strong></p> <p>If you want length, bounce, and efficient scoring look no further than Millard North’s Bennett. The young forward would have played heavy minutes for most other teams in the state, but he will have his opportunities next season for the Mustangs. Bennett plays within the flow of the game, rarely forcing a shot or pass. He has touch in the lane, finishes well through contact, and makes plays on defense. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1371669" first="Steven" last="Poulicek"] | Bellevue West</strong></p> <p>Poulicek can light it up from 3-point range. He finds himself open more than he should thanks to his movement without the basketball. Similar to Bennett, it’s tough to crack the Bellevue West rotation, but he has a bright future ahead for the Thunderbirds.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1371670" first="Brady" last="McGill"] | Roncalli Catholic</strong></p> <p>For a player his age, McGill has some impressive defensive instincts. He is constantly aware of off-ball actions, ready to put out any fires. He does a nice job of making split-second calculations according to the personnel on the floor. He knows if he is guarding a poor shooter and can get away with sagging off and providing more help inside. He proved to be a solid spot-up shooting option as well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266004" first="Thomas" last="Alsup"] | Elkhorn South</strong></p> <p>Alsup has loads of skill at 6’4". He is very comfortable pulling up off 3+ dribbles. Once the defense starts coming out higher to challenge his perimeter game, he is able and willing to drive past his man and get to the rim. He’s such a tough guard because he can beat you with skill and strength. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1300998" first="Noah" last="Bangs"] | Creighton Prep</strong></p> <p>The Jr. Jays forward has some impressive tools. He had several highlight dunks that resulted from attacking closeouts and beating the help to the rim. The shot is a bit clunky. He doesn’t quite have his energy transfer worked out yet, but I don’t see anything to make me think it can’t be resolved with repetition and focus.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1432549" first="Chiok" last="John"] | Omaha Benson</strong></p> <p>John isn’t the most skilled at this point, but on a very young Benson squad, he got valuable reps at a high level to work out the kinks and improve. At this moment, he is a very talented rebounder. He rises above the rest, high points the basketball, and has strong hands. He had a one-handed rebound against Gretna during the regular season that he ripped down in heavy traffic that is still burned into my brain.</p>