Reason for the Ranking (Top 80)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PICTURED: [player_tooltip player_id='1563745' first='Daunte' last='White'].</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We introduce our updated Class of 2024 rankings!! Rankings are subjective and PrepHoops.com ranks purely upon potential and where the player will be at their basketball peak. Production factors in only when helping prove the potential is greater or lesser. Why did we rank these guys? Why are they at this spot? Take a look at five Class of 2024 prospects and learn a little about their reputation. Peruse the complete<a href="https://prephoops.com/tennessee/rankings/2024-rankings/"> 2024 rankings.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#76 [player_tooltip player_id='1563745' first='Daunte' last='White'] (LaVergne)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daunte is one of the better unsigned forwards. His athleticism is good for 4a and just average for a college hooper. Defends solidly. White can still get better with his low-post footwork. He is agile enough that he can score the typical moves, but it would be nice to see him get a little more advanced there. White will absolutely play at the NAIA+ or JuCo level next year, as a recruiting floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a junior Daunte contributed 8.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg, and 1.2 bpg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong academics. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Columbia State, Cleveland State Community College, and Jackson State Community College all offered him in the last 30 days.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#77 [player_tooltip player_id='1140748' first='Kendrick' last='Lloyd'] (Red Bank)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big-bodied guard. Lloyd broke out in a big way during the PrepHoops 250 Expo back in September. The dynamic guard was already ranked and contributing both at the high school and AAU level, but he made a statement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lloyd is best when slashing though he will certainly hit a three or two each night out. Lloyd does not have a glaring weakness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current stats: 16.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 3.4 apg, 46% FG.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#78 [player_tooltip player_id='2313477' first='Ashton' last='Hudson'] (Christian Brothers)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot of playing time opened at Christian Brothers this season and [player_tooltip player_id='2313477' first='Ashton' last='Hudson'] is taking full advantage. A great shooter, both off of the catch and with a dribble preceding it. Hudson has a solid 'entering college' basketball body. High-academic recruit!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson does not shy away from the big games and big names either. He scores in any and all settings right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#79 De'Costa Ricks (Gallatin)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>De'Costa is a fun player to watch. Good shooting range. Plus first-step quickness. Ricks is probably a combo guard more than a point guard, but he could play point in college and survive or thrive, depending on the level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ricks owns better than average court awareness. A little short for a killer college point guard, unless he is hitting that outside shot and stretching the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#80 [player_tooltip player_id='1476101' first='Davis' last='Long'] (Franklin)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High-academic recruit, [player_tooltip player_id='1476101' first='Davis' last='Long'] finished his junior year with All-District and D11-4A All-Tournament Team honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great shooter. Davis had 27 against William Blount, 25 against Independence, 24 against Hillsboro. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is averaging 16.1 ppg and 5.0 apg. Long's ability to hit outside shots makes him an attractive recruit (39.5%) and he averages 3.1 makes from deep per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->