2023 Rankings Breakdown: Newcomers
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Prep Hoops Virginia published its updated 2023 rankings this week. Here is a rundown of the featured newcomers. #34 | Skyler Smith Skyler Smith 6'4" | SF Colgan | 2023 State VA | 6’4″ SF | Colgan Smith is a…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Virginia published its updated 2023 rankings this week. Here is a rundown of the featured newcomers.
#34 | Skyler Smith Skyler Smith 6'4" | SF Colgan | 2023 State VA | 6’4″ SF | Colgan
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.
#63 | Kaden Bates Kaden Bates 6'3" | SF Patriot | 2023 State VA | 6’3″ SF | Patriot
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.
#109 | Mike Meares Mike Meares 6'6" | C West Potomac | 2023 State VA | 6’6″ C | West Potomac
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.
#114 | Blassomi (BJ) Fofana Jr. | 6’6″ C | Potomac
Fofana is an imposing enforcer for the Panthers. He helps clean the glass and is efficient at converting his chances around the rim.
#120 | Cameron Franklin Cameron Franklin 6'2" | PG Potomac School | 2023 State VA | 6’2″ PG | Potomac School
Franklin is a big guard who runs the 1 for the Panthers. He competes defensively and gets frequent paint touches with the ball.
#133 | Terence Neeplo Terence Neeplo 6'0" | CG Wakefield | 2023 State VA | 6’0″ CG | Wakefield
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.
#148 | Dom Cianciolo Dom Cianciolo 5'9" | PG West Potomac | 2023 State VA | 5’9″ PG | West Potomac
Cianciolo can be a pest defensively. He uses his low center of gravity effectively to limit the space and movement of foes.