2024 Rankings Breakdown: Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Maryland recently updated its <a href="https://prephoops.com/maryland/rankings/2024-rankings/">2024 prospect rankings</a>. Here is an overview of the featured newcomers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#16 [player_tooltip player_id='2333672' first='Landry' last='Barbour'] | Carroll</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barbour is a 6'4" guard who is a game-changer on both sides of the ball. He is a crafty scorer who gets to his spots from the in-between areas but is also a threat from three. Barbour will also defend the best perimeter player on the opposing team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#17 [player_tooltip player_id='2333673' first='Matar' last='Wade'] | Carroll</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wade is a natural rim protector who also rebounds the ball effectively in traffic. Offensively, he demonstrates good vision and a go-to jump hook. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#30 [player_tooltip player_id='2333671' first='Nick' last='Womack'] | Blake</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Womack is a tall playmaking guard. He excels as a finisher and has the potential to be one of the better defenders on this list long-term.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#49 [player_tooltip player_id='2333665' first='Holden' last='Pierre-Louis'] | St. Andrew's</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pierre-Louis is a difference-maker on the glass and an effective lane protector who blocks shots or will draw a charge. He has a long reach that helps him reach for the ball outside of his area and keeps it high on second-chance attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#56 [player_tooltip player_id='2333677' first='Kobi' last='Gyan'] | Sherwood</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gyan is a lanky forward who is a disruptive defender who plays with a motor that doesn't stop. He has a soft touch from the foul line which is just another trait that makes him appealing as a long-term prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#67 [player_tooltip player_id='2299364' first='Thomas' last='Fenner'] | Sherwood</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fenner is a lights-out shooter from behind the arc. He showcases a quick-release plus deep range. Fenner's footwork and shot preparation are good, plus he fills the lanes correctly on the break. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#71 [player_tooltip player_id='2333669' first='Jerrold' last='Mathis'] | Pallotti</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mathis is a rangy forward who is an energizer. H routinely gets rebounds out of his area and plucks the ball from the air at its highest point. Mathis is a bonafide putback threat and a solid rim protector who plays with toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#114 [player_tooltip player_id='2333670' first='Kareem' last='Davis'] | Theodore Roosevelt</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is a speedy guard who has a nice all-around game. His shot looks good coming off his hands but he also gets regular paint touches. Davis can pull up on a dime from mid-range in transition. Defensively, he is a great communicator who is active and alert on the help side. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#122 [player_tooltip player_id='2333668' first='Nzube' last='Etolue'] | Pallotti</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Etolue is an agile and shifty wing who is assertive with the ball in his hands. He is a good ball-handler who aggressively gets to the rim on straight-line drives. Etolue uses floaters and has a soft touch. He's also a sneaky-productive rebounder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#123 [player_tooltip player_id='2333674' first='Shaun' last='Murphy'] | Carroll</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murphy is a lefty who makes plays on both sides of the ball. He is a threat to make shots from the perimeter or finish in the paint. Murphy is effective at pressuring and/or denying his man while defending. He will draw a charge, and help out on the glass too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->