Rankings Update: New 2024s in the Top 100
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It is a crucial time for these players in the 2024 class as they prep for the spring and summer before their final high school seasons. Let’s take a look at some of the new names to join our 2024…
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Continue ReadingIt is a crucial time for these players in the 2024 class as they prep for the spring and summer before their final high school seasons. Let’s take a look at some of the new names to join our 2024 class rankings, specifically those entering into the top 100.
Wanlemvo is a long and strong wing who excels as a rebounder and defender. He’s a highly active player, blocking and altering shots at the rim. Offensively, the lefty utilizes a long first step to get past defenders and has excellent strength finishing near the rim. He’s also a more than capable shooter from long-range.
Forbes is an athletic wing that gets his hands on the ball in a lot of different ways. He’s got the leaping ability and aggression to impact the game on the boards, he can get to the hoop or help facilitate the ball and has a pretty nice stroke from the mid-range. He’s a player to watch next season as more touches open up in Richland’s squad.
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The Kennewick big man is one of the more talented passing bigs in his class. He didn’t play a huge role in the offense this year but he has exhibited the skills necessary to play a much larger role next season. He has size that is hard for defenders to move, he has good ball skills and a jumper that could be utilized more. There is potential for Knapik to be a double-double threat next season while also chipping in a couple of blocks and assists per game.
It’s clear to see that Hansen is an extraordinary athlete on the floor. He has the motor, size, and coordination to impact both sides of the court and contributes in a variety of ways. His finishing isn’t as clinical as you would like but there is potential there, along with a 3-point shot that forces defenses to come out when he’s on the floor.
Bone is an interesting player with his combination of size and skill. He handles the ball a lot for the Timberwolves and is an extremely high-usage player, putting up impressive stats at the 2B level. He does just about everything you can imagine for Tekoa-Rosalia, and averaged 18.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 2.9 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game this season. It’s hard to gauge just how high his ceiling is but there is definitely something there.
The Colfax big man is a bit of a project but is already a guy who can anchor a defense inside and defend the rim. He’s not just tall either, Wigen has some solidity to his game and holds his ground well. The next step for him is improving the footwork and incorporating some post moves on offense, where he already shows a propensity to finish through contact with either hand.
Tellis is a wing that relies on his length and athleticism to get his shots off. He has some skill going to the hoop, and shooting behind the arc, though both could use a bump in efficiency. There is no denying the talent he possesses as a potential impact guy on both sides of the ball, but if Todd Beamer want to take the next step next season he’ll need to find ways to be more efficient with his touches.
Collins is a pretty well-rounded guard who can make tough finishes in the paint, shoot the three-ball pretty effectively, and has some big bounce going to the rim. He helped Skyview make an early season push before stumbling down the stretch, but if he keeps going at this rate, he’ll continue to rise the ranks and maybe push Skyview back into the district playoffs.
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Berry is a lights out shooter with deep range. He’s not too tall but he has great quickness both attacking with the ball and getting his shots off. He’s downright electric from behind the arc and if he can sure up some of that interior finishing, could develop into a really solid player. He’s another reason to watch Todd Beamer next season as they look to improve on a 16-8 record this year.
Greene can often get lost in the shuffle of talent at Eastside Catholic, but he has been one of their most consistent shooters from deep and brings an element of strength and clutch to their backcourt. At 6-foot-2, he’s taller than most of their other guards which adds to his defensive abilities and his finishing at the rim.