2024 Spring Sleepers to Watch
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The first live period is underway right now, and we decided to take a look at 8 prospects in the 2024 class that division one schools should look at if they’re looking for a sleeper! Elijah Kelly Elijah Kelly 6'5"…
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Continue ReadingThe first live period is underway right now, and we decided to take a look at 8 prospects in the 2024 class that division one schools should look at if they’re looking for a sleeper!
Elijah Kelly Elijah Kelly 6'5" | SF Miller School | 2025 State #235 Nation VA | 6’8” F | Radford/GATA Academy
Kelly was the breakout player in the Roanoke/New River Valley area this year, and he’s set to have a lot of coaches watching him this summer. He looks the part with long arms and a great frame that he’s grown into over the last few years. He has good ball skills for his size as he can handle, shoot and pass on the perimeter. He has great tools defensively and big upside as someone who can play and guard multiple positions moving forward.
Brandon Jennings Brandon Jennings 6'4" | PG St. Christopher's | 2024 State VA | 6’3” PG | St. Chris/Global Squad
Jennings burst onto the scene last year with Team Push 16U, and now will be able to show his ability to run the show with a talented team around him. At 6’3” with long arms, Jennings is able to finish at the rim and use his length defensively to get deflections. He’s a patient guard who is shifty off the bounce and has great vision and playmaking ability. He picks his spots and can score it from multiple levels, but he thrives in making others better.
Josiah Rickards Josiah Rickards 6'3" | CG Catholic | 2024 State VA | 6’3” CG | Catholic/Team Loaded 757
Rickards continues to produce at a high level after leading Catholic to a Final Four appearance, and he’s possibly the most under recruited player in the 757. The 6’3” combo guard has good size and the ability to rise up and knock down tough shots in the midrange. He changes speeds well to get in the paint and understands angles to finish on floaters and at the rim. He can score the ball from all three levels and has a good feel and IQ for the game too.
Kameron Tinsley Kameron Tinsley 6'5" | SF Cave Spring | 2024 State VA | 6’6” WF | Cave Spring/Team Durant
Tinsley started the summer off with a bang, and was subsequently picked up by Durant after that. He’s always been intriguing as he has long arms and is a good athlete, and he’s continued to improve throughout the last few years. The lefty is a good shooter from deep and can get to spots in the midrange where he can stop and make contested shots. He has huge upside defensively when he gets to college and can put some weight on his frame.
My’Kel Jenkins My’Kel Jenkins 6'5" | SF Woodside | 2024 State VA | 6’6” WF | Woodside/Boo Williams
Jenkins is still relatively unknown in recruiting circles, but the 6’6” wing has a lot of tools that translate to the next level. He has long arms and a strong frame allowing him to play through contact and make shots over defenders off the bounce. He’s a good passer with good vision and he does the dirty work defensively and on the glass. He’s an all-around prospect who can stuff the stat sheet and impact the game across the board.
Kamren Martin Kamren Martin 6'4" | CG Blue Ridge | 2024 State VA | 6’4” CG | Blue Ridge/Inspire Elite
Martin had a big junior season at Blue Ridge, and will run on the Adidas Gold Circuit with Inspire Elite. He’s worth a look for coaches that will be at 3SSB events, as he has prototypical size for the guard position at the D1 level and a lot of game to go along with it. He’s quick off the bounce and able to use his size to elevate over defenders to make tough shots and see over the top of the defense to deliver passes. He’s athletic, plays with a good motor and has a lot of upside as a two-way guard.
Dominique Bailey Dominique Bailey 6'2" | SG John Marshall | 2024 State VA | 6’3” WG | John Marshall/Team Loaded VA
Bailey is worth a look for college coaches because he’s the type of player you’d rather have on your team than face as an opponent. He’s an absolute dog of a defender who will face guard the other team’s best player, has great anticipation as a charge taker and he’s a pest who will bother opponents and knows what he can get away with. He’s improved both as a catch-and-shoot guy and in his ability to attack in straight lines on the offensive end.
Abu Yarmah Abu Yarmah 6'5" | PF Patrick-Henry (Roanoke) | 2024 VA | 6’6” WF | Patrick Henry/Team Loaded NC
Yarmah is coming off a big junior season where he helped Patrick Henry to the state tournament, and is part of a large group of 540 players that are under recruited right now. The lanky 6’6” forward uses his athleticism on both ends of the floor and plays with a high motor. He’s a good secondary ball handler who can create for himself and others off the bounce, and he’s improved as a shooter as well. He has a lot of upside moving forward with tons of room to get better.