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2024 rankings were just updated on our website and it’s time to get to know the new names who made their debut in the rankings. In this article we’ll take a look at the top prospects who made their debut…
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Continue Reading2024 rankings were just updated on our website and it’s time to get to know the new names who made their debut in the rankings. In this article we’ll take a look at the top prospects who made their debut in the rankings with this latest update.
Owens came to Ohio as a nationally ranked prospect, coming in at 110th in the country according to 247. Already holding multiple high major offers, I came in with high expectations for Owens. I was impressed with how fluid he moved with the ball in his hands, his burst was impressive considering the size and strength combo he has. Owens also has a solid looking stroke that has room for improvement as well. I expect Owens to continue to be highly pursued by high major programs until he makes his college decision.
Another prospect with multiple Division I offers from Western Reserve Academy, Middleton is one of the tallest players in Ohio’s 2024 class. Middleton didn’t make a huge impact at Flyin’ To The Hoop but you saw the upside with his size, length and ability to move his feet. Middleton still has some room for improvement physically and skill wise. It’ll be interesting to track how Middleton develops over the next 12 months.
Xavier Tubbs-Matthews Xavier Tubbs-Matthews 6’1″ | CG Spire | 2023 State is a unique guard for Ohio fans because he comes from the south and plays with a unique style and flair that most Ohio guards don’t have. Tubbs-Matthews can be a little wild but when he has the ball in his hands you are awaiting an exciting highlight reel play. An inconsistent shooter, if Tubbs-Matthews is feeling it he can go off but is also susceptible to cold nights from outside. I’d encourage Ohio basketball fans to check him out with Spire because he has a different style of play from most guards that grow up in the midwest.
The second Spire prospect on this list, Smith is a high flying lefty forward who can throw down some insane highlight reel dunks. I was impressed with how quickly Smith got off the ground and his rebounding ability from the power forward position. Another prospect I want to continue watching to get a better sense of what he brings to the court after a small sample I have so far.
The only OHSAA prospect who makes this article, Temming is another raw center prospect who’s best basketball is ahead of him. Temming is scoring 9.9 points per game and grabbing 10.8 rebounds per game but his best skill is his rim protection with 3.5 blocks per game. I got one game viewing of Temming in the high school season already but am excited to see what he can show me in the spring and summer on the grassroots circuit against other bigs his size. A prospect to watch for low to mid major programs and regional Division II schools.