2024 class: Which prospects can benefit from a productive summer?
This AAU season is an important one for the 2024 class. In Tennessee’s 2024 player rankings, not many have solid college offers. And since the transfer portal is overloaded with older, experienced players, a percentage of high school prospects could…
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Continue ReadingThis AAU season is an important one for the 2024 class. In Tennessee’s 2024 player rankings, not many have solid college offers.
And since the transfer portal is overloaded with older, experienced players, a percentage of high school prospects could be fighting for a scholarship around this time next year.
There’s talent in this class. I have seen enough prospects to know that, and I feel college programs will be happy with a lot of the talent in the state.
Here are 6 prospects who could benefit from a productive summer:
Jett Montgomery, STARS Nashville 17U: The 6-foot-0 point guard just has to carry his momentum from his junior season into the summer. Montgomery is a hard-nosed, skilled prospect that brings edge to the court. He can score it at a high clip, and plays hard on every possession.
Griffin Cooper, Team Mookie Betts: The 6-8 power forward does a lot of good things. He lacks athleticism, but grabbing rebounds, posting up on the block, and making 17-foot jump shots for the entire summer should catch a coach’s eye, maybe more.
Taj Kimber, Team Thad 17U (EYCL): Kimber is an underrated passer. He made dimes during Knoxville Fulton’s TSSAA Division 1 Class 3A state title run and knocked down shots from the perimeter when needed. Kimber is very patient, alert on both ends, and communicates well with his teammates. An extra boost in the AAU season should get him some looks.
Tyler Lee, Team Thad 17U (EYCL): Lee, at 6-5, is an interesting prospect because of his ability to play both forward positions in high school. He’s excellent on the defensive end. Lee does a great job of moving his feet. If he can show college coaches his full game on the perimeter, it increases his chances of finding a college home.
Kody Hickerson, Team ISO JOE 17U (EYCL): The 5-11 point guard has improved his overall game in the last two seasons. Hickerson’s ball handles are tight, his jump shot is respectable and his court vision has improved. He has yet to pick up a college offer, and maybe his time is coming. He has worked hard up to this point. Now, Hickerson just wants to see benefits.
Alijah Curry, Mokan Elite 17U: Curry has offers on the table, but another round on the circuit should help his stock. The 6-8 forward was a walking double-double for Memphis East last season. He should carry the same fire into the summer. Hopefully, Curry stays healthy this time around. He missed a lot of action in the last two summers due to injuries, but when Curry is healthy, he’s a rebounding machine and automatic from the mid-range area.