2023 Rankings Breakdown: Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Virginia published its <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/virginia/rankings/2023-rankings/">updated 2023 rankings</a></strong> this week. Here is a rundown of the featured newcomers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>#34 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748192' first='Skyler' last='Smith'] | 6'4" SF | Colgan</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a menacing proposition for opponents who attempt to match up with him. At 6-foot-4, he is a good athlete who plays with a high motor. Smith impacts the game positively on multiple fronts, especially rebounding. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>#63 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748199' first='Kaden' last='Bates'] | 6'3" SF | Patriot</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bates has stepped right into Patriot's starting five and fit in seamlessly because of his versatility. He doesn't need to score to impact winning. Bates has the tools to be a lockdown defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>#109 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748228' first='Mike' last='Meares'] | 6'6" C | West Potomac</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bonus that Meares brings is his ability to stretch the floor at 6-foot-6. He's also a forceful paint presence who isn't afraid to mix it up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>#114 | Blassomi (BJ) Fofana Jr. | 6'6" C | Potomac</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fofana is an imposing enforcer for the Panthers. He helps clean the glass and is efficient at converting his chances around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>#120 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748232' first='Cameron' last='Franklin'] | 6'2" PG | Potomac School</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Franklin is a big guard who runs the 1 for the Panthers. He competes defensively and gets frequent paint touches with the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>#133 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748235' first='Terence' last='Neeplo'] | 6'0" CG | Wakefield</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neeplo is capable of playing either on or off the ball. He can score from multiple areas on the floor. Neeplo is adept at creating for himself or others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>#148 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748236' first='Dom' last='Cianciolo'] | 5'9" PG | West Potomac</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cianciolo can be a pest defensively. He uses his low center of gravity effectively to limit the space and movement of foes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->