Senior Player Rankings: Newcomers
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With 250 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise. There were 64 new players and here are some of the standout newcomers. No surprise to see 10…
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Continue ReadingWith 250 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise.
There were 64 new players and here are some of the standout newcomers. No surprise to see 10 new prep high level players.
Here are 10 newcomers for this HS season: (All fall in the top-40)
Trent Pierce Trent Pierce 6'6" | SF Union | 2023 State #73 Nation OK AZ Compass Prep
An athletic wing forward with great size and skill. He flies on the break with grace and he can flush it down above the rim and will shoot the three point shot. He can rebound and block shots in his area. He signed with Missouri.
Christian Hammond Christian Hammond 6'3" | CG Dream City Christian | 2023 State AZ Dream City Christian
A combo guard with good size and skill. He can go on his own personal runs to score from all three levels which deep shots, drives, floaters and pull-ups. He can set the table with good court vision and will defend the ball. He signed with Santa Clara.
Arne Osojnik Arne Osojnik 6'6" | SF Dream City Christian | 2023 State AZ Dream City Christian (Pictured)
A bigger wing forward can shoot it with the best of them. He is sneaky athletic and is one of the better players in the class that is currently unsigned. His three point stroke is compact and looks good every attempt with a quicker release.
Jordan Ross Jordan Ross 6'3" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2023 State AZ AZ Compass Prep
A pure point guard is that lefty facilitator with pinpoint passing. He has great size per position and changes speeds well. He is hard to speed up and gets into the lane and scores in the paint plus can shoot it from the perimeter. He signed with St. Mary’s.
Marcus Fizer Jr Marcus Fizer Jr 6'6" | SG Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
A versatile, bigger guard has the strength, skill and play-making abilities. He handles it like a lead guard and can play in the paint like a forward. He can shoot the three and makes plays for his teammates. He will defend multiple positions.
Bradley Swillie Bradley Swillie 6'4" | SG Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
One of the top shooters in the Grind Session. He squares up like you should and has a quick trigger with pretty form and balance. He has long arms with a 6’7 wingspan and good instincts to play the passing lanes to collect steals.
Alpha Chibambe Alpha Chibambe 6'5" | SF Phhoenix Prep | 2023 State AZ Phhoenix Prep
A powerfully built wing forward who flies on the break. He uses his thicker frame and length to get downhill and scores it easily thru contact. He plays above the rim on the break, he can shoot it best from the elbow and plays multiple positions on defense.
Bryan Ndonga Bryan Ndonga 6'8" | PF Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
A freaky long power forward with some serious springs. He leaps up quickly to dunk the ball and has the ability to defend from inside and out on the perimeter. He scores it well in transition or going towards the basket.
Michael Ejumeta Michael Ejumeta 6'9" | PF Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
A skilled power forward can shoot it from mid to the three point line. He can score on put backs and hook shots around the basket. He last played in Germany before he came over here and has a 7’0 wingspan.
Lucas Prolla Lucas Prolla 6'1" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2023 State AZ AZ Compass Prep Black
A lefty guard handles the point guard duties for the team and is tough and skilled. He can shoot it from mid to the three point line and has a knack for getting downhill after he changes speeds with his tighter handle. He received a walk-on offer from UNLV and looks to be a nice late pick up.