5 under the radar seniors with college skillsets
Allen Pettigrew
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<p>The upcoming season is the 2024 class's last chance to impress college coaches in a high school jersey. As the senior leaders of their team, they'll have a chance to make an impact as go-to guys. Below are five prospects who could catapult themselves into the college ranks.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1163367' first='Jayden' last='Simmons']<br>Simmons is a 6'9 center with all the tools needed to play at the next level. He has a massive wingspan, runs the floor, and protects the rim. He has room to fill out his frame and could benefit from getting stronger. Simmons flashes touch around the rim and has the athleticism to be a vertical lob threat.</p>
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<p>X'Zavian McCoy<br>McCoy is a true lead guard that can give you points in bunches and make plays for his teammates. His ability to push the pace, create out of the pick and roll, and possess next-level passing vision. Defensively he has the quickness and technique to pick up 94 feet.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1859290' first='Aramys' last='Rodriguez']<br>Rodriguez is a guard with a strong frame who makes plays with the ball in his hands. He's a herky-jerky ball handler who gets paint touches at will. The 6'1 playmaker scores in transition and in the mid range. Despite having a high usage rate throughout his basketball career, Rodriguez rarely turns the ball over.</p>
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<p>Todd Homes<br>Homes is a 6'8 forward with wing skills. He scores in transition thanks to his length and athleticism. Runs the floor and has the size to defend several positions.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1859286' first='Carter' last='Hankerson']<br>Hankerson is a 6'8 back to the basket big with great footwork. He has a big frame and the strength to carve out space on the block. The unsigned senior rebounds his area and has the awareness to find teammates out of double teams.</p>
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The upcoming season is the 2024 class's last chance to impress college coaches in a high school jersey. As the senior leaders of their team, they'll have a chance to make an impact as go-to guys. Below are five prospects who could catapult themselves into the college ranks.
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