2024 Rankings Risers
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The 2024 class continues to take shape, with the best players filtering to the top of the Prep Hoops class ranking. The spring and summer gave us a chance to see some guys in action, pay attention to recruiting developments…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 class continues to take shape, with the best players filtering to the top of the Prep Hoops class ranking. The spring and summer gave us a chance to see some guys in action, pay attention to recruiting developments and further evaluate last high school season.
The closer you get to the top, the harder it is to move up. As you would expect, the top two guys – TJ Williams TJ Williams 6'5" | SG Wichita Heights | 2024 State #176 Nation KS and Andrell Burton Andrell Burton 6'4" | SG Campus | 2024 State #213 Nation KS – remained in place. But there were a couple of big changes in the top 10.
Mason English Mason English 6'2" | SG Pittsburg | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-2 guard, 2024, Pittsburg – #3 from #5 (up 2 spots) (pictured):
It’s really hard to move up at the top. But we felt English merited this bump. Take nothing away from the two guys he jumped, but what English is doing is remarkable. We based his move on two things: 1) he’s scoring at a historic clip, and 2) he led the junior-heavy Dragons to state despite being the focus of every kind of defense imaginable. He posted 21 points per game as a sophomore, then averaged nearly 30 as a junior. He’s physicial, creative, skilled and a hard worker.
Kyden Thompson Kyden Thompson 6'2" | SG McPherson | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-1 guard, 2024, McPherson – #9 from #12 (up 3 slots):
This guy is a rocket in the 2024 rankings. Last update he jumped from #53 to #12. He moved up three more spots because of his phenomenal junior year, followed by an impressive summer. He gets a bump because he was a leader of a state champ and was widely recognized over the summer for his work with the Team Kansas club. He combines explosiveness, smooth control and versatile skills.
Devin Kerr Devin Kerr 6'4" | PF Piper | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-4 forward, 2024, Piper – #26 from #44 (up 18 spots):
Toughness, rebounding, efficiency, defense, smart decisions, leadership. Kerr brought Piper all the stuff you could want from a forward as a junior. He was picked for third-team all 5A by KSHSAA. Is a beast on the glass, averaging 9 boards a game. He shot a ridiculous 65% from the field last season. He led a very young group to a strong season last year. Expect much more from Piper this year, thanks in large part to Kerr’s leadership.
Trent Long Trent Long 5'10" | CG Clifton-Clyde | 2024 State KS , 5-foot-10 guard, 2024, Clifton-Clyde – #57 from #78 (up 21 spots):
The biggest riser of the class, Long jumped 21 spots for his fantastic junior season. Named all-state in 1A Div. I, Long led Clifton-Clyde to the state tournament with his diverse production from the guard spot. As a junior, he averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals per game. He’s the gritty, tough leader of a really good program.
Other 2024s who jumped at least 10 spots:
Michael Boganowski Michael Boganowski 6'2" | SF Junction City | 2024 KS , Junction City – #30 from #45 (up 15 spots)
Joey Dyck Joey Dyck 6'2" | SF South Gray | 2024 State KS , South Gray – #31 from #46 (up 15 spots)
Kaden Franklin Kaden Franklin 6'6" | PF Derby | 2024 State KS , Derby – #32 from #47 (up 15 spots)
Sam Kemp Sam Kemp 6'3" | SG Maize South | 2024 State KS , Valley Center – #33 from #43 (up 10 spots)
Dasean Lewis Dasean Lewis 5'10" | PG Hugoton | 2024 State KS , Hugoton – #34 from 48 (up 14 spots)
Jacob Fritz Jacob Fritz 6'3" | CG Blue Valley Northwest | 2024 State KS , Blue Valley Northwest – #58 from #71 (up 13 spots)