2024 Rankings: Early Statements At The #ParkCrossingTipOff

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The #ParkCrossingTipOff had some powerhouse teams and some amazing talent on display to start the '23-'24 season. Several of the 2024 players in our recently released rankings made early statements, and here they are…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2265928,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Riley-Sigler-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Riley-Sigler-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2265928" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1091953' first='Riley' last='Sigler']&nbsp;</strong>(6'8/F/'24/Pinson Valley)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: riley_long_legs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Riley made a huge statement coming out and was a major factor on the defensive end of the floor as well as on the glass. The growth is seen, but his defense is still ahead of his offense. He plays with more of an edge, but he still has to decide to be a factor every second he is on the floor. He has moments when he is just coasting, but with his size, he has to look to dominate in some way on every possession. If he plays more like the player in game one than in game two, look for his ranking to rise.    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2265929,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Johnathan-Williams-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Johnathan-Williams-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2265929" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1905936' first='Johnathan' last='Williams']</strong>&nbsp;(6'5/F|C/Brewbaker Tech)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Johnathan is an interior presence who started out slow but came alive in the second half. He is a stout forward who carves out space and maneuvers well throughout the paint. He was very active and very physical on the glass. He really showed his ability to score the rock in the 2nd half as he poured in 15pts in the half. He is a strong finisher in the paint and showed his ability to put the ball on the floor and attack the rim for points. When the next rankings drop, he will definitely be way higher than #217, as he is definitely a top 50 player in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2265930,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Kevin-Honer-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Kevin-Honer-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2265930" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2262468' first='Kevin' last='Honer']&nbsp;</strong>(6'3/SG/Brewbaker Tech)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kevin11honer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @kevin11honer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kevin is a lengthy wing who does a good job balancing scoring and facilitating. He is a listed SG but spent a lot of time as a primary ball-handler for his squad. He really showed his ability to knock down the trey ball as he made four treys en route to an 18pts performance. He was one of the best shooters I saw on opening weekend and made a case for being one of the best shooters in the '24 class. He will definitely be higher than the #106 ranked player when we roll out the next '24 rankings.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2265931,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Caden-Anderson-Teal-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Caden-Anderson-Teal-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2265931" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1711199' first='Caden' last='Anderson-Teal']&nbsp;</strong>(6'6/G|F/Park Crossing)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ctdid_it5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @cadenteal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Caden's improvement from last year to this year is evident, as he is a true impact player on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he flies around the court, slashing his way to the rim and finishing with his length and amazing athleticism. He did a good job grabbing the boards and starting the break, as he showed pretty decent ball-handling skills. There are times that Caden provided back-to-basket production, which showed just how versatile he can be scoring the rock. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions and challenge shots in the paint with his wingspan. He will see his position rise once the next edition of the rankings is released.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2265932,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Willie-Townsend-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Willie-Townsend-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2265932" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2257891' first='Willie' last='Townsend']&nbsp;</strong>(6'0/PG/Central-Phenix City)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: yg_.willie</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @bucket_willie10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Willie established himself as one of the best shooters at the event as he knocked down 3 threes from behind the arc and poured in 15pts in their opening season win. He is a nice compliment to the sensational [player_tooltip player_id='1398552' first='Jacoby' last='Hill'], and if Willie can be another source of scoring when teams are trying to stop Hill, look for his value to be huge for Central. He has the ability to be that type of player, as he is very tough in iso situations and has a good middle game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->