2024 Rankings: Triangle Area Wings and Bigs Deserving Attention

Brandon Moore

November 11, 2022 @ 04:30 PM

Now that some initial reactions to the Prep Hoop 2024 Rankings have been completed, here is a look at some Triangle area wings and bigs that deserve more attention.     [player_tooltip player_id='1201499' first='Zion' last='Gardner'] | 6-9| C | Word of God   Gardner is a defensive force. He uses his length and timing to block or regularly alter shots at the rim. He is a relentless, high-motor player that always seems to be in a good position to rebound the ball on both the offensive and defensive ends. He is physical and has the ability to finish strong despite contact. Has some range out to three-point.     [player_tooltip player_id='1332753' first='Rafik' last='Khismatov'] | 6-6| PF | Green Hope   Rafik is a young big with range out to the three-point line. Although he is a shooter, he also is physical enough to finish in traffic around the basket. He is also a defensive presence who excels at coming over from the help side to block or alter shots. He rebounds well and is fundamentally sound, keeping the ball high.     [player_tooltip player_id='1440079' first='Nathan' last='Malosa'] | 6-67| PF | Bull City Prep Nationals   Malosa is a big-time shooter. If you give him an inch of space then he will make you pay. He excels off the catch-and-shoot. He is a dangerous pick-and-pop player. He has good length and he uses that length to alter shots. He rebounds at a good clip.     [player_tooltip player_id='1374129' first='Devin' last='Sims'] | 6-5 | SF | Durham Hillside   Devin is a high-level athlete with a good frame which he uses to create havoc on offense and defense. Offensively, he is a good finisher at the rim where he uses that strong left-hand finish with variety. Defensively he uses that length to guard his man, and play passing lanes. He also uses his length and athleticism to block shots at the rim.     [player_tooltip player_id='1117525' first='Javier' last='Ortiz'] | 6- 5 | SF | Jordan High School   Javier has a knack for getting to the basket. He is smooth with the ball in his hand and he gets to his spots. He has the ability to get to the paint draw the defense and create open shots for teammates. He is a fierce competitor and he displays this competitive streak by being absolutely relentless on defense and diving for loose balls.

Now that some initial reactions to the Prep Hoop 2024 Rankings have been completed, here is a look at some Triangle area wings and bigs that deserve more attention.