West Virginia’s Exciting Players to Watch in 2024
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Josiah Mckoy HEIGHT 6'0" POS CG CLASS 2024 Josiah Mckoy School: Mount Hope Christian Academy Josiah McKoy is a 6-foot combo guard that can score with the best of them. McKoy averaged 30.3 points per game, 5.7 assists per game,…
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Josiah McKoy is a 6-foot combo guard that can score with the best of them. McKoy averaged 30.3 points per game, 5.7 assists per game, 8.7 rebounds per game, 3.4 blocks per game and 0.7 blocks per game. McKoy is a complete all-around player. He can score, rebound and assist at a high level. McKoy is lightning quick and scores at the rim with ease. He has scoring ability at all 3 levels of the court! At 6 feet, he rebounds at an outstanding 8.7 rebounds per game. Mckoy’s defense is just as impressive as his scoring ability. He averages 3.4 steals per game. He has quick hands that allow him to get deflections in passing lanes to create turnovers for his team. Josiah McKoy will certainly be a force to be reckoned with in 2024 for Mount Hope Christian Academy.
Navi Hewitt Navi Hewitt 6’3″ | SG Parkersburg South | 2025 State WV is a 6’3″ small forward from Parkersburg Christian High School in Parkersburg, West Virginia. As a sophomore, Hewitt averaged 28.2 points per game, 1.9 assists per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 4.2 steals per game and 0.1 blocks per game. He is electric on the defensive end and has a high ceiling on the offensive end. He is long and has quick hands to make deflections and create turnovers with his hustle and tenacity. He finishes well at the rim and has ability to make shots at all 3 levels of the court. Navi Hewitt Navi Hewitt 6’3″ | SG Parkersburg South | 2025 State WV will most certainly be a player to watch for Parkersburg Christian High School in 2024.
Mikey Johnson Mikey Johnson 6’3″ | SF Huntington | 2024 State WV is a high riser from Huntington High School in Huntington, West Virginia. Johnson is a complete player with an array of talent. He averaged 17.3 points per game, 2.0 assists per game, 10.3 rebounds per game, 1.4 steals per game and 0.6 blocks per game. He fills the stat sheet night in and night out. Johnson is relentless on the court. He constantly attacks the rim and finishes well above the rim to flush home numerous dunks per game. He sets up his teammates on a consistent basis and takes what the defense gives him. While he is well known for his offense, he is also active on defense. He has quick hands and feet that allow him to get in the passing lanes or cause deflections leading to turnovers on the court. Johnson is a matchup nightmare and will be a player to watch for Huntington High School in 2024.
Gavin Parker Watts Gavin Parker Watts 6’3″ | SG Tolsia | 2025 State WV is a 6’2″ small forward from Tolsia High School in West Virginia. Watts averaged 20.3 points per game, 2.8 assists per game, 6.1 rebounds per game, 1.6 steals per game and 0.9 blocks per game. Watts is a high riser that can score the ball at the rim, hit the midrange pullup or shoot it from deep. He has a high vertical which allows him to finish above the rim. He is a willing passer and rebounds well. He plays consistent defense and is only going to get better. His relentlessness and hustle are what sets him apart. Watts wants to be the best and gives an all-out effort every time on the court. Watts will look to improve on his game and take it to the next level in 2024 for Tolsia High School.
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Wayne Harris Wayne Harris 5’9″ | PG Huntington | 2024 WV is a 5’9″ lightning quick point guard from Huntingon High School in West Virginia. He has an extremely quick first step which allows him to get by almost anyone. He averaged 17.5 points per game, 3.4 assists per game, 3.3 rebounds per game and 1.1 steals per game. Harris is a game changer and always a focal point of opposing coaches. He finishes at the hole well, can hit the midrange or shoot it from deep. He is a constant presence in the paint which allows him to find open teammates after the defense crashes toward him. Harris will be an exciting player to watch in 2024 for Huntington High School.