2024 Rankings Top Ten

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've had a ton of movement in the top ten, mostly due to taking out the post grad players and adding the prep/private school players in WV. Notably Linsly School and Huntington Prep feature players that both have been ranked in the top ten. We'll break those down as well as the rest of those top ten ranked prep players in West Virginia. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1851973"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1851973' first='Mikey' last='Johnson'] has climbed the ranks to our tenth spot and rightfully so.  The 6'3u0022 wing has had a more than outstanding senior season while leading his team through one of WV's toughest schedules.  Johnson is a compelling combination of speed, strength and athleticism.  Johnson is a fierce competitor on both ends of the floor and has put up consistent and solid numbers including 18ppg, 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possesses great court IQ.  Burlenski regularly hits big shots when needed while taking on tough assignments defensively.  Look for Quinton to get a couple more D2 offers soon after the state tournament and make a decision quickly.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1851969"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1851969' first='Zion' last='Blevins'] is a top ten stronghold for reasons that are quite obvious.  Blevins leads one of the state's most notable programs back to Charleston once again and he of course is one of their main reasons for success.  Blevins has a college ready body and guards spots 1 through 5.  No question one of WV's most versatile players which is why he is getting high level D2 consideration based on his willingness and effectiveness to guard anyone on the floor and with his size it translates well to the next level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1310639"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1310639' first='Zycheus' last='Dobbs'] is one of the most interesting and fun players to watch in our eyes.  The sturdy built guard is literally a swiss army knife on the court.  A true u0022balleru0022 if you will, Dobbs can play any position and guard any position if needed.  With excellent guard skills Dobbs is a bucket as soon as 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relentless (possibly best in some opinions) defenders while a strong and downhill player on offense who finishes every play.  Turner has D2 offers but has had some interest from lower level D1's and after next week his recruiting direction could go one of several different ways.  Stay tuned.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1817936"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1817936' first='Naseef' last='Lubowa'] who originally hails from the Los Angeles area was a main cog in the Dave Wojcik machine 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his junior year with displays of playmaking and a consistent stroke from deep.  Add up all those skills and put on a 6'8u0022 frame and you come up with a D1 recruit and commit.  Tingler while boasting several offers from all over the US recently committed to Eastern Michigan of the MAC conference.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1041926"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1310628' first='Sharron' last='Young'] is one of WV's best players not just this year, but we believe when all is said and done will be one of the best players of that last twenty years.  Young who's committed to Akron should compete for playing time immediately and have a sizable impact.  Sharron maybe viewed a bit small for a power 5 p0int guard but he really has no glaring weaknesses.  We'd anticipate a very successful college career after taking his Morgantown High School squad to his last state tournament to defend their title.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1763811"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1763811' first='Kiir' last='Kuany'] is described as an athletic and long defender with a great knack for offensive rebounds and quick put backs.  He's been noted as being able to guard multiple positions including guards on the perimeter which is what high level basketball requires in today's form.  Kuany has offers from Indiana St, Youngstown St, Eastern Michigan and Arkansas-Little Rock.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e9cbd7db3c2"} /-->