2024 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers
The 2024 rankings update is finally here with 240 players taking part of the new update. Every new update is full of new additions and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2024 class. Eric…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 rankings update is finally here with 240 players taking part of the new update. Every new update is full of new additions and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2024 class.
Eric Ihekwaba
Eric
Ihekwaba
6'10" | C
Blair Academy | 2024
State
NJ
, 6’10 C Blair Academy
Ihekwaba is the top newcomer in the update and should have a big season for the Buccaneers. The 6’10 post has a nice touch around the basket and is able to get position down low. Ihekwaba runs the floor hard and is able to knock down jumpers in the mid-range. He uses his length to influence shots around the basket and is a strong rebounder. Ihekwaba is a post prospect to watch in the 2024 class with his ability to play down low.
Rok Popovic Rok Popovic 6'9" | PF Patrick School | 2024 State NJ , 6’9 PF Patrick School
Popovic is an intriguing prospect to watch in the class as he can do a little bit of everything on the floor. The 6’9 forward has a solid face-up as he can put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. Popovic is able to draw contact and has a nice release on his jumper. He makes good passes in the half court and is an underrated defender. Popovic’s ability to play inside and out is something that will help his game in a big way this summer.
Vova Trotsko
Vova
Trotsko
6'7" | PF
Colts Neck | 2024
State
NJ
, 6’7 PF Colts Neck
Trotsko was originally part of the 2025 class, but has since moved into the 2024 class. The 6’7 forward uses his physical frame to get position down low and can finish through contact in the paint. Trotsko has a nice touch on his jumper and can make opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. He is tough to box out on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Trotsko is a physical forward prospect whose ability to stretch the floor will help his stock nicely.
Josh Michigan
Josh
Michigan
6'4" | SG
Compass Prep | 2024
State
NJ
, 6’4 SG Compass Prep
Michigan is doing a post grad year at Compass Prep, making him part of the 2024 update. The 6’4 guard rises up with confidence on his jumper and wastes little motion on his release. Michigan is more than just a shooter as he’s able to get to the rim and finish around the basket. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated rebounder. Michigan has the potential to make noise this season with his ability to knock down jumpers from distance.
CJ Hayes CJ Hayes 6'2" | CG Moorestown | 2024 State NJ , 6’2 CG Moorestown
Hayes is an interesting guard prospect to watch with his ability to play on or off the ball. The 6’2 guard has a crafty handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and make plays in the lane. Hayes makes good decisions with the ball in his hands and finishes nicely around the basket. He uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense and moves well off the ball. Hayes is a play-making guard prospect who should make plays throughout the summer.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Nic Johnson Nic Johnson 6'5" | SF Overbrook | 2024 State NJ , 6’5 SF Hammonton
Deangelo Hibbert Deangelo Hibbert 6'4" | SF Paterson Charter | 2024 State NJ , 6’4 SF Paterson Charter
Evan Brown Evan Brown 6'5" | 200 lbs | SG | Left Hand Hun | 2025 State NJ , 6’3 SG Dwight-Englewood
Max Neirenberg
Max
Neirenberg
6'5" | SF
Ramsey | 2024
State
NJ
, 6’5 SF Ramsey
Delani Hyde
Delani
Hyde
6'6" | PF
Compass Prep | 2024
State
NJ
, 6’6 PF Compass Prep