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<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>
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<h2>#34 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748192' first='Skyler' last='Smith'] | 6'4" SF | Colgan</h2>
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<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>
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<h2>#63 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748199' first='Kaden' last='Bates'] | 6'3" SF | Patriot</h2>
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<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>
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<h2>#109 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748228' first='Mike' last='Meares'] | 6'6" C | West Potomac</h2>
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<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>
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<h2>#114 | Blassomi (BJ) Fofana Jr. | 6'6" C | Potomac</h2>
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<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>
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<h2>#120 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748232' first='Cameron' last='Franklin'] | 6'2" PG | Potomac School</h2>
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<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>
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<h2>#133 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748235' first='Terence' last='Neeplo'] | 6'0" CG | Wakefield</h2>
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<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>
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<h2>#148 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748236' first='Dom' last='Cianciolo'] | 5'9" PG | West Potomac</h2>
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<p>Cianciolo can be a pest defensively. He uses his low center of gravity effectively to limit the space and movement of foes. </p>
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Prep Hoops Virginia published its updated 2023 rankings this week. Here is a rundown of the featured newcomers.
#34 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748192' first='Skyler' last='Smith'] | 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 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748199' first='Kaden' last='Bates'] | 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 | [player_tooltip player_id='1748228' first='Mike' last='Meares'] | 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…
