Updated Class of 2024 Rankings: Newcomers

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri presented its newly updated Class of 2024 rankings this week.  There are several talented newcomers that are making their debut into the class rankings. Here is a look at the top newcomers.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1427996" first="Aiden" last="Burns"] (Thayer): The athletic 6'3" guard turned many heads when he scored 30 points against host Bolivar in the championship game of the Liberator Tournament. He is an athletic wing who attacks the basket well with his athleticism. He is also an excellent passer and playmaking threat.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1315454" first="Isaiah" last="Bonaparte"] (Hickman): A 5'10" point guard who took over as a starter this season and played the position with a lot of poise and confidence. He has good quickness and he can change speeds well when he penetrates into the lane. He distributes the ball well and he can score in the lane.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1427982" first="Lajuan" last="Johnson"] (Lift for Life): A 6'7" forward who had a solid season in helping the Hawks to the Class 4 quarterfinals. He has a solid body and excellent athleticism. He is a very capable 3-point shooter who can stretch the floor. He is also an active rebounder and shot blocker. His upside is big.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1427979" first="Cooper" last="Francis"] (Salisbury): The 6'3" shooting guard enjoyed an impressive varsity debut season as he led the Panthers to a Class 2 district championship. The athletic lefty can attack the basket and throw down alley-oop dunks while also being able to knock down pull up jumpers.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1427980" first="Brady" last="Nicholson"] (Ash Grove): A 6'3" guard with excellent size and skill level on the perimeter. He attacks the basket well and he gets good elevation on his pull up jumper from the mid-range. He doesn't mind getting inside to get buckets on the drive or the offensive boards.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1427978" first="Jacob" last="Stellwegen"] (Verona): A 6'2" shooting guard who is primed to be one of the top scorers in the SWMO area next season. He has confident shooting range that extends out to the volleyball line and he has the creative handles to get his own shot. He averaged 17 points and seven rebounds a game as a sophomore.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1430532" first="Quinn" last="Sunderland"] (Lindbergh): A 6'8" forward who displayed a lot of improvement over the course of the past year. He has good length and he can impact the game with his rebounding and shot blocking inside. He averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds while blocking 36 shots.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1427981" first="Clayton" last="Jackson"] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'0" point guard who transferred in from California and took over the offense for the Lions. He averaged six points, two rebounds and two assists as a sophomore. He is primed to have a much bigger role next season.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1430519" first="Tate" last="McCubbin"] (Battle): A 6'5" wing player who excels on the perimeter with his length and ability to knock down 3-pointers. He's an excellent shooter off the catch and he can also create a little space off the dribble to get off his jumper.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1430523" first="Trey" last="Snyder"] (Liberty North): The 6'2" guard is a top baseball prospect who has already committed to Tennessee, but he can also get it done on the basketball court, where he is an excellent 3-point shooter. He averaged 12.5 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting better than 40 percent from 3-point range.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1427997" first="Ko'Terrion" last="Owens"] (Charleston): A 6'2" forward who plays much bigger than his size. He has a good physical body and excellent footwork, which enables him to outmaneuver bigger players around the basket. He averaged nine points and seven rebounds in helping the Bluejays to the Class 3 state championship.</p>