Rankings Review: Must-Know 2024 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the fall high school basketball season ever approaching, all eyes are on the top-ranked players and teams during the summer camp period. However, before the season kicks off, Prep Hoops Scout Drew Johnson is taking a closer look at some of the notable risers in the PH rankings. These players have shown significant improvement over the spring/summer periods and are poised to make a big impact on the court this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the top-ranked players may grab the headlines, it's often the rising stars who make the biggest difference in the outcome of games. So, keep an eye out for these notable risers as the fall high school basketball season gets underway. They may just be the key to their team's success and could be the ones to watch as they continue to develop and grow on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1296022' first='Jordan' last='Naylor'] | G | Class of 2024 | Canterbury | @_JN3__</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'5, 185</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats: </em></strong><em>20.6 ppg | 9.4 rebounds | 3.2 assists | 2.8 steals</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The 6-3 rising senior is a reliable shooter behind the arc and a consistent scorer that understands how to use his frame to finish at the rim. Naylor can also be a factor on the defensive end, racking nearly 3.0 steals per game during his junior season.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hudl: </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/_jn3__/status/1635782983880699904?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://twitter.com/_jn3__/status/1635782983880699904?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1163380' first='Carter' last='McDole'] | SF | Class of 2024 | Olympia | @CarterMcdole</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'7”</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>McDole is a 6'6 versatile wing prospect that has made a name for himself during the AAU period playing with Team Florida. College coaches can use a long and length forward that can score when needed and be a meaningful piece to the defensive scheme.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/cartermcdole/status/1680984965473869826?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://twitter.com/cartermcdole/status/1680984965473869826?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1631208' first='Andrew' last='Signorelli'] | SF | Class of 2024 | Cardinal Newman | @AndrewSig15</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'5, 195</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The 6'5 wing prospect has lit up the AAU period playing with Team as he has heated up from behind the arc with a deadly perimeter jumper. He's been one of the under-the-radar recruits that have created a buzz around his potential to play at the next level as he continues to raise his stock. Consistent shooter that is creative with the ball in his hands.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/andrewsig15/status/1673183511962873862?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://twitter.com/andrewsig15/status/1673183511962873862?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Royal Blue Smith | PG | Class of 2024 | Dillard | @iamroyalblue_</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'3”</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats: </em></strong><em>18 ppg</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Smith is a poised leader that controls the engine of the offense with his aggressive but unselfish play style. He put on some impressive performances while traveling during the AAU period. Smith is a natural scorer with the rock and can also create space and make it happen to find open teammates.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/iamroyalblue_/status/1656983823236710401?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://twitter.com/iamroyalblue_/status/1656983823236710401?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1306060' first='Ibrahima' last='Traore'] | SF | Class of 2024 | West Oaks Academy</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'9”</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Traore has the elite body type for the next level as he's equipped with long arms combined with a strong lower body that attributes to his elite athleticism. He's a paint beast that can rack up rebounds and putbacks with good instincts and ferocious finishes at the rim. He's a capable shooter that's still developing the touch but the fearless play style is what pops out.&nbsp;</em><br><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/ballertv/status/1673731064563658752?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://twitter.com/ballertv/status/1673731064563658752?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->