2024 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 rankings update is here with over 300 prospects being part of the update. Every update contains new prospects and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers from the 2024 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1203976' first='Taj' last='Bryant'], 6'2 CG Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryant is the top newcomer in the update and is an available guard prospect to watch. The 6'2 guard has a good handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finish through contact around the basket. Bryant can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He moves well without the ball in his hands and moves his feet on the defensive end. Bryant's ability to play on and off the ball makes him one of the more intriguing available guard prospects in the 2024 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335366' first='Rinelson' last='Dilone'], 6'8 PF St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dilone had a big senior season for the Trojans as he established himself as a force down low. The 6'8 forward used his body to get positioning down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Dilone does not mind drawing contact down low and has an underrated handle. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length and timing to influence shots around the basket. Dilone is an athletic forward prospect whose ability to impact the paint at both ends of the floor will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335372' first='Paris' last='Papadatos'], 6'4 CG St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Papadatos' versatility was key for the Trojans as he helped them return to the GMC Tournament final. The 6'4 guard uses his size to see over his defender and finds his open teammates in the halfcourt. Papadatos has a good release on his jumper as he wastes little motion and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He is a solid rebounder and uses his length to get steals and deflections on defense. Papadatos had three 20-point, five-assist games this season as he was able to facilitate the offense and look for his own shot at the same time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206525' first='Vaughn' last='Foster'], 6'6 PF Lawrenceville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster had a strong 2023-24 season as he was able to put his offensive game on full display. The 6'6 forward has a good face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and finish nicely around the basket. Foster shoots the ball with confidence from behind the arc and is unafraid of drawing contact around the basket. He works hard for rebounds at both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Foster's ability to score inside and out is something that has helped his stock in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195564' first='Nas' last='Simmons'], 6'2 CG Camden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simmons has shown the ability to play on and off the ball this season for the High, which has helped his game nicely. The 6'2 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and finish at rim. Simmons does not mind drawing contact and can also score in the mid-range. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Simmons is a long, guard prospect who has the potential to make an impact at the next level with his ability to make plays at both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335553' first='Kori' last='Segich'], 6'3 SF Ocean City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2303665' first='John' last='Pirone'], 6'2 SG Oratory</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335540' first='Jalen' last='Long'], 5'10 PG Camden Eastside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347875' first='Malachy' last='Kelly'], 6'2 SG Hun</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2330651' first='Corey' last='Mulholland'], 6'4 SF Wayne Hills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->