2024’s Rankings Update – Top Newcomers
It’s time to take a look at some of the Top Newcomers in our most recent rankings update. These are the prospects that made their way into the New England rankings for the first time, with some checking in as…
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Continue ReadingIt’s time to take a look at some of the Top Newcomers in our most recent rankings update.
These are the prospects that made their way into the New England rankings for the first time, with some checking in as high as the Top 25 and others filling out the back end of the rankings closer to 200.
It’s no surprise that our highest ranked newcome is Joson Sanon Joson Sanon 6'5" | SF Vermont Academy | 2024 State #11 Nation New E . While he now holds the top spot in the 2024 Rankings, he’s no stranger to the rankings in New England as he previously held the top spot in the class of 2025.
Grant Randall Grant Randall 6'9" | PF Putnam Science Academy | 2024 State New E (who we’ll break down in more detail below), Stefano Alesso Stefano Alesso 7'0" | C Bridgeport Prep | 2024 State New E (a new Stetson commit), and Izaiah Pasha Izaiah Pasha 6'4" | SG St. Thomas More | 2024 State New E (our 7th ranked SG) all checked into the rankings as Top 30 prospects.
In all, 35 prospects made their initial appearance in this rankings update!
Here are five newly ranked prospects to take note of:
Randall’s (#23) addition to the rankings comes after a mid-season transfer to Putnam Science Academy. An athletic forward with great positional size, Randall is a playmaker on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he’s an extremely versatile defender with the ability to switch in screening action, protect the rim from the helpside, and generate a high number of steals and deflections in the passing lanes. Offensively, he’s shown signs of potential as a perimeter scoring threat, but right now does most of his damage as a driver, cutter, and offensive rebounder. He is among the highest ranked, uncommitted prospects left on the board in New England and should have plenty of Division I suitors to choose from this spring.
Highlights
Sinvilcin (#70) makes his first appearance in the rankings after a terrific season at the Frederick Gunn School, where he was named All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention. A power wing, Sinvilcin plays with a high motor and consistently makes effort plays on both ends of the floor. He’s an aggressive and physical downhill driver that impresses as a finisher at the rim. He’s a solid defender, where he uses his strength to his advantage and he does a great job of turning defensive rebounds into early offense as a pusher. While he remains uncommitted, he has garnered significant Division II interest and should be a good late addition for any of the programs that are recruiting him.
James (#111) joins the rankings after running the show for Bridgeport Prep this winter. At his best with the ball in his hands, James is a true lead guard that plays with a good feel for the game. He’s facilitator that doesn’t over dribble, makes good decisions in ball screens, and has solid floor vision and passing instincts. When he slides off the ball, he is incredibly efficient as a spot up shooter and showcases a consistent stroke from behind the arc. Defensively, he’s a terrific on-ball defender where he takes advantage of his plus wingspan to generate deflections and steals that lead to easy transition baskets for his teams. He’s one of the region’s top uncommitted point guards and should be near the top of the list for any schools that are looking to add a floor general to next year’s class.
Glover Jr. (#129) checks into our rankings after a solid senior season at Hillhouse. A power guard that really knows how to score, Glover Jr. is a true three-level scorer that fills up that stat sheet. He does a good job of play in ball screens, has a good feel for the game, and shows an understanding of how to manipulate space to get to his spots. He’s a consistent shooter from behind the arc and really impressed this winter as a downhill driver that can finish through contact at the rim. He’s not afraid to mix it up on the defensive end and is a solid rebounder for his position. Another uncommitted prospect, I’d expect that he’ll have a long list of schools, at both the Division II and III levels, to choose from this spring.
Yeh (#164), a product of Taiwan, appears in the rankings for the first time after spending this season at Bridgton Academy. A true wing, Yeh’s game is best described as smooth. A prospect with a high basketball IQ, he doesn’t get sped up, makes good decisions with the ball, and knows when to hunt his own shot. Most importantly, he consistently makes the right play on both ends of the floor. Whether it’s making a quick extra pass or sliding over to cover for a teammate and take a charge, all the little things that Yeh does contribute to winning at a high level. Defensively, he’s has good positional size and the versatility to guard both on the perimeter and in the post. He should have a good amount of recruitment this spring and strikes me as a prospect that, at the right level, could step on the floor and contribute immediately as a first-year next fall.