Preseason Primer: Top 5 Names in VT’s Class of 2024
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Class of 2024 comes with a whole lot of talent, championship pedigree, and buckets! Tap in! Kyle Eaton Kyle Eaton 5'9" | PG Champlain Valley Union | 2024 , 5’9 G – Champlain Valley Union H.S. Class of 2024 One…
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Kyle Eaton Kyle Eaton 5'9" | PG Champlain Valley Union | 2024 , 5’9 G – Champlain Valley Union H.S. Class of 2024
One thing I love about Kyle is his mentality; Eaton is always aggressive, always looking to make plays. With his agility, 3-level scoring ability, and crisp handle, Eaton breaks down the D and gets to his spots. Plus, his playmaking for others continues to sharpen. A pest defensively with his quickness and footwork, Kyle sticks to ballhandlers and never gives them a rest. A scoring PG with a pesky presence on both ends.
Harry Geng Harry Geng 6'1" | PG St Johnsbury Academy | 2024 State , 6’2 G – St. Johnsbury Academy Class of 2024
The talented playmaker out of St. Johnsbury has been in the lab, sharpening his tools in preparation for winter. Geng’s a combo-guard who can initiate offense or work off the ball. He sees the floor well when facilitating, is a sharpshooter off the catch, attacks closeouts, and can make plays from the second layer. A wiry defender and solid rebounder from the guard slot, Harry is due for a big year.
Tyler Bergmans Tyler Bergmans 6'2" | SG South Burlington | 2024 State , 6’2 G – South Burlington H.S. Class of 2024
Quite possibly the most efficient offensive player around, Tyler Bergmans Tyler Bergmans 6'2" | SG South Burlington | 2024 State . Bergmans is the most composed slasher I’ve seen, using his strength and handle to get defenders off balance and finish near 70% around the rim. Moreover, his mid to long-range jumper has sharpened. His court vision is sound, he’s consistently a near double-digit rebounder, and defensively he covers 1-4. Versatile and high-IQ.
Drew Bessette Drew Bessette 6'7" | PF Rice Memorial | 2024 State , 6’8 W/F – Rice Memorial H.S. Class of 2024
Drew is the most polished prospect in VT. With his strong frame, varied skillset, and versatility defensively, Bessette does a little bit of everything. He’s a sharpshooter and a strong inside finisher, using wise relocation, reading screens, and making savvy cuts to find space inside and out. A strong rebounder, sound rim protector, and highly switchable defender who can cover the perimeter too, Drew is all there.
Tucker Tharpe Tucker Tharpe 6'6" | PF Champlain Valley | 2024 State , 6’8 F – Champlain Valley Union H.S. Class of 2024
A savvy big man who contributes in a plethora of ways, Tharpe is dynamic and dependable. Tucker’s feel offensively is unique; his post arsenal is full of savvy footwork and finishes from numerous spots. Yet he facilitates nicely out of the post too. Moreover, he’s comfortable moving on the perimeter with DHO’s and smart passing. Defensively, Tucker defends inside and out with his ability to switch on anything, protect the paint, and rebound the rock. A defensive anchor who glues it together offensively.