2024 Rankings Update: Stock Risers (Part 2)
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With the new rankings out for the class of 2024, there have been a lot of adjustments made. Many players have boosted their stock since the last rankings update. Here are the players who have boosted their stock, part two.…
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Continue ReadingWith the new rankings out for the class of 2024, there have been a lot of adjustments made. Many players have boosted their stock since the last rankings update. Here are the players who have boosted their stock, part two.
Alante Monroe-Elazier Alante Monroe-Elazier 6'3" | SG Vista PEAK Prep | 2024 State CO – Vista Peak Prep
Alante Monroe- Elazier is a player who stands out as an athletic two-guard who is effective on both ends of the floor, this has helped him move into the top ten. Offensively Alante’s balance is what stands out, he will make tough spins or contact heavy euro steps while maintaining good balance then exploding upwards to finish at the rim. He has a quick first step he can use to get by defenders and uses good counter moves when getting to the rim. Defensively he is a good on-ball defender who uses his long wingspan to bother opponents.
Brady Kennison Brady Kennison 6'0" | CG Thompson Valley | 2024 State CO – Thompson Valley
Brady Kennison Brady Kennison 6'0" | CG Thompson Valley | 2024 State CO is a guard who stands out as a true two-way player, he has moved up the rankings just under ten spots. On the defensive end of the floor, Brady is an in-your-face defender who has active hands that allow him to pickpockets and deflect a lot of passes. Brady is a more physical guard than many other guards who uses that to his advantage on both ends of the floor. Offensively Brady uses shifty handles to get open for mid-range and three-point jumpers. Brady also shows flashes of being a very good passer, and also some good potential as a pick and roll ballhandler.
Tanner Widic Tanner Widic 6'0" | PG Mesa Ridge | 2024 State CO – Mesa Ridge
Tanner Widic Tanner Widic 6'0" | PG Mesa Ridge | 2024 State CO is a bulky point guard with a smooth handle on the ball. Tanner uses his bigger frame to dribble through physical defenders and stay calm and composed in situations smaller guards may be overwhelmed. On many occasions Tanner dribbles through tough presses, smoothly flowing past defenders, and is a good passer out of double teams. He is a good catch-and-shoot player from beyond the three-point line. When getting downhill Tanner is a crafty finisher off of one foot and is good at setting up cutting teammates.
Kevin Sylla Kevin Sylla 6'8" | PF Smoky Hill | 2024 State CO – Smoky Hill
Kevin Sylla Kevin Sylla 6'8" | PF Smoky Hill | 2024 State CO is a skilled physical 6’7 power forward. Kevin uses his big frame and solid footwork to get good post positioning down low. With the ball down low, Kevin is patient using ball fakes and creating contact with defenders, he also has a soft touch around the rim and a nice turn-around fade-away jumper. Kevin has also shown the ability to stretch the floor having games where he knocks down multiple threes. He is also a player who can throw down dunks off of two feet and you can bet he brings the energy after big throwdowns.