2023 Rankings Update Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 rankings update is officially here with around 300 players ranked. With every update, new prospects are added, and this update is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2023 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219840' first='Kenny' last='Satterfield Jr']., 6'2 PG Patrick School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Satterfield Jr. is the highest newcomer in the rankings update as he checks in at 11. The UAB commit is dynamic with the ball in his hands as he has a tight handle and is a crafty finisher around the basket. Satterfield Jr. knows how to get to his spot on the floor and shoots the ball with confidence on the perimeter. He is a solid passer and has the length to defend both backcourt spots. Satterfield Jr. is a creative guard who makes plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992512' first='Seck' last='Zongo'], 6'6 SF/PF Patrick School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zongo checks in at 14 in the update and he will be one to watch in the Garden State this season. The Northern Illinois commit excels at pushing the pace in transition, creating easy dunks and layups for himself. Zongo uses his handle to beat his defender off the bounce and doesn't mind contact. He is tough to box out at both ends of the floor and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Zongo is an athletic, tough forward prospect who plays with a great motor at both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158404' first='Bralyn' last='Smith'], 6'5 CG St. Benedict's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is an intriguing prospect in the Garden State as he impacts the game in a variety of ways. The 6'5 guard has a nice shooting stroke as he wastes little motion in his release. Smith is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the basket and finish above the rim. He moves well without the ball in his hands and plays with quick hands on the defensive end. Smith is a two-way guard prospect who does what it takes to help his team win games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1553646' first='Alexzaye' last='Johnson'], 6'4 PG St. Benedict's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson steps into the Gray Bees' lineup as their floor general, which will help his game in a big way. The 6'4 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finish around the basket. Johnson knows how to get his teammates involved in the halfcourt and does not get rattled by on-ball pressure. He can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter and is a tough on-ball defender. Johnson is a crafty guard prospect whose ability to run the offense effectively will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1553647' first='Ademar' last='Santos'], 6'7 Sf. Benedict's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santos checks in at number 24 in the new update and has the potential to climb even further up the list with a strong winter. The 6'7 wing has a clean release on his jumper and uses his size to rise up over smaller defenders. Santos is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim and finish around the basket. He has the athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor and is a strong rebounder. Santos' combination of length, shooting and athleticism makes him an intriguing prospect to watch in the Garden State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1558780' first='Symeon' last='Efstathiou'], 6'9 PF Hun</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1553658' first='Mikai' last='Klintman'], 6'0 PG Bergen Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1544349' first='Jaylin' last='Payne'], 6'8 PF Olympus Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1544350' first='Jordan' last='Frazier'], 6'4 SG Olympus Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1544348' first='Ismail' last='Rashid'], 6'6 SF Olympus Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->