2024 Rankings Breakdown: Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Maryland posted its <a href="https://prephoops.com/maryland/rankings/2024-rankings/">updated 2024 prospect rankings</a> this week. Here is a rundown of the featured newcomers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#30 [player_tooltip player_id='1948338' first='Nate' last='Wooden'] | Riverdale Baptist</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wooden is a strong athletic, 6'2" guard. He is an explosive leaper, especially from one foot. Wooden displays high-end body control and plays hard at all times. He is a threat to knock down the three-point shot with his feet set and can finish with his offhand in traffic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#49 [player_tooltip player_id='1948339' first='David' last='Dorsey'] | Frederick</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dorsey is tracking as an elite defensive prospect in this class. He has the tools to guard multiple positions at roughly 6'6". Dorsey blocked nearly 4 shots per game as a junior. He also helps control the defensive glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#54 [player_tooltip player_id='1948340' first='Rickey' last='Williamson'] | Shabach Christian</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At roughly 6'5", Williamson is a versatile player who can guard multiple positions. He has long arms that in conjunction with his impetus help him consistently rebound the ball out of his area. Williamson possesses sneaky strength that helps him absorb contact in traffic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#59 [player_tooltip player_id='1948341' first='Colin' last='Reynolds'] | Georgetown Prep</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reynolds is the ultimate glue guy on the court. He does a bit of everything at 6'2". Defensively, Reynolds gives opponents zero air space on the ball. He also helps rebound, shares the ball, and makes open shots efficiently. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#76 [player_tooltip player_id='1948342' first='Nate' last='Pondexter'] | Bard</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pondexter is dynamite at 6'4". He showcases expanding face-up skills and instinctive footwork. Pondexter is a relentless rebounder who exhibits a soft touch when shooting from the foul line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#80 [player_tooltip player_id='1948343' first='Jack' last='Furman'] | Riverdale Baptist</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Furman established himself as a potent long-range threat. He routinely knocked down perimeter jumpers in games but also used the threat of his shot to attack closeouts and mix it up with floaters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#84 [player_tooltip player_id='1948344' first='Jordan' last='Downs'] | St. Frances</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1948344' first='Jordan' last='Downs'] is a playmaker at 6'4". He can impact the game by scoring, but when he's not doing so can make a difference as a passer and a defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#90 [player_tooltip player_id='1948345' first='Paul' last='Gross'] | Dulaney</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gross is a big guard who can hurt you from multiple spots. He uses his size effectively to back down smaller guards and shoot over top. Gross can also make it rain from behind the arc and unleash a 3-point barrage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#103 Ayinde Deleon | Atholton</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deleon is a terrific defensive prospect at roughly 6'6" with long arms. He excels at rebounding, blocking shots, and generating second-chance points with pure effort. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->