2024 Positional Rankings: Sleepers
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The 2024 rankings are out. We dive into the positional rankings. We now look at some sleepers for the rising senior class. Here are 7 Sleepers in the 2024 class: Blake Jones Blake Jones 6'5" | PF Coolidge | 2024…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 rankings are out.
We dive into the positional rankings. We now look at some sleepers for the rising senior class.
Here are 7 Sleepers in the 2024 class:
Blake Jones Blake Jones 6'5" | PF Coolidge | 2024 State AZ Coolidge
A JV standout is a superb athlete. He challenges everything at the rim and rebounds a lot of balls in his area. He is a quick leaper and twitchy athlete. He will score on put backs, hook shots and run the floor. With the graduation of many good players, Jones may be the one to make a big leap.
Pearson Wiggins Pearson Wiggins 6'8" | C ALA-Ironwood | 2024 State AZ ALA-Ironwood
Another JV star could have a huge leap up in production this year. He is an athletic post player who dunks it quickly and scores it around the rim. The lefty chases rebounds and will grab the ball at its highest point. He is a little raw but shows real upside.
Rylan Bass Rylan Bass 6'2" | SF Arizona Lutheran | 2024 State AZ Arizona Lutheran
A player I noticed right at the end of the AIA season has some traits to like. A long 3 and D type defends the best player on every opposing team. He has long arms and plus athleticism. He can shoot the catch three and straight line to the rim.
Jason Higgins Jason Higgins 6'7" | PF Sunrise Mountain | 2024 State AZ Sunrise Mountain
A bigger post player who missed all of last season. He can be a possible breakout candidate for the next AIA season. His big body and length will challenge all oncoming players and rebound the ball. He will score it around the rim and be a big lift for the Mustangs.
Taimari Jones Taimari Jones 6'6" | PF McClintock | 2024 State AZ McClintock
A long forward got his chance this year to start. He was their main inside presence on defense and took a back role offensively to their two senior guards. This year, they may go through Jones more and he will score inside, step out and shoot and rebound plus block shots.
AJ Ajawin AJ Ajawin 6'7" | PF Deer Valley | 2024 State AZ Deer Valley
A long face-up four-man didn’t play heavy minutes last year but showed you glimpses of some outstanding basketball. He can hit threes, use his long arms in the passing lanes and rebound. He will defend many positions and should get more PT this season.
Adonis Lafluer Adonis Lafluer 6'2" | CG Perry | 2024 State AZ Perry (Pictured)
A Cesar Chavez transfer took a back seat to some older players but he may be a player to come in this year and play well off of Koa and co. He can score it getting to the rim, defend and make shots.