Western PA Fall Rankings: 2024 Newcomers “Elite 8”

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While high school classes have been in full swing, on the basketball court many programs are preparing for Fall League games. Here at Prep Hoops PA, our updated 2024 rankings dropped on Monday and a variety of talented players are being covered this week. The staff at Prep Hoops Pennsylvania has diligently gathered information and worked extremely hard to develop an extraordinarily comprehensive list of over 350 high school basketball student-athletes. This group of juniors has the balance of talent to be the most heavily recruited group in a long time throughout the state. Many young men have been in constant communication with college coaches, while a large number of others are starting to garner collegiate attention as well. Listed below are the skilled performers that entered the rankings at a high level for our current update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added for ranking #40 - [player_tooltip player_id='1403743' first='Braylon' last='Littlejohn'], 6'0 combo guard, Butler High School, A quick, shifty guard with the high IQ and skill set to create opportunities not only for himself, but his teammates as well throughout a game. Watch for this young man to be a major influence for his squad this winter. Braylon will continue a terrific assist/turnover ratio stat line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added for ranking #42 - [player_tooltip player_id='1402923' first='Nathan' last='Brazil'], 5'11 point guard, Nazareth Prep High School, His ability to get off a quality jump shot makes him extremely difficult to defend in the half-court set. On the break, he likes to push the ball in transition. Nathan plays for his father and is a coach on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added for ranking #43 - [player_tooltip player_id='1188071' first='Jack' last='Dunbar'], 6'1 wing forward, Peters Township High School, He has developed into a complete player during his high school years. Look for a bigger role for him this winter. Jack care score in a variety of ways during a contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added for ranking #44 - [player_tooltip player_id='1188013' first='Dontay' last='Green'], 6'4 wing forward, Lincoln Park Charter High School, A long, athletic wing who can get to the rim with thunderous slam dunks. His improvement has shown on the offensive end of the floor this off season. Dontay will garner a variety of college attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added for ranking #46 - [player_tooltip player_id='1402925' first='Avery' last='Wesley'], 5'11 combo guard, Imani Christian Academy High School, This smooth, sound performer uses creative dribble moves and passing skills to set teammates up with good shot chances. He knows his role for Imani and plays it perfectly. Wesley brings the confidence to the hardwood every game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added for ranking #56 - Julian Duggar, 6'2 power forward, Penn Hills High School, An above average talent on the football field who brings the tenacity and aggressiveness to the hoop court. He has been known to dunk on some big men on the fast break. Julian is a high level football recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added for ranking #81 - [player_tooltip player_id='1187973' first='Vinnie' last='DePaula'], 5'10 point guard, Lincoln Park Charter High School, His skill set provides a consistent performance on the court. Look for his shot opportunities to go up this high school season. Vinnie is a quick guard who wrecks havoc on defense with his agility which causes steals and deflections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added for ranking #90 - [player_tooltip player_id='1188045' first='Jeremiah' last='Haskins'], 6'4 power forward, Rochester High School, A big, solid post player who likes to play defense. His intensity makes him a tough one to score on in the half court set. Jeremiah is an always improving big kid with the positive mindset to be successful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->