Final 2024 Rankings: Top Available Posts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The time has come to send off the class of 2024 to college!&nbsp; Although the season has wrapped up there are still a ton of college prospects remaining on the board.&nbsp; Here we look at some of the best in <strong>Final 2024 Rankings: Top Available Posts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157352' first='Jaylan' last='McElroy'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McElroy checks in as the top uncommitted post in the class.&nbsp; Long and rangy lefty that brings athleticism and plays larger than his height with his long arms and mobility.&nbsp; Defense first for McElroy as he is a good post defender that is switchable and has a knack for blocking shots.&nbsp; Offensively he is adept at getting on the offensive glass, rim running, and scoring out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; This year he posted averages of 13 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block.&nbsp; Low-majors, high D2s, and JUCOs look at him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285519' first='Stefan' last='Cicic'] (Riverside Brookfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cicic is a wide bodied five from Riverside Brookfield that towers over opponents as one of the tallest players in the state this past season.&nbsp; Garners deep post position on a consistent basis scoring with hook shots or dunks.&nbsp; Also improved his ability to space as a shooter over the last couple of years.&nbsp; Rebounds extremely well in his area.&nbsp; He went for 19 points and 12 rebounds this year at RB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285481' first='Noah' last='Cleveland'] (Normal Community)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #36</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cleveland missed his junior season, but came back refreshed and took it to opponents from last summer to the final game of the year in Champaign.&nbsp; Good size, strength, and frame.&nbsp; Gritty post that scores around the hoop with quick and assertive moves.&nbsp; Can hit a three.&nbsp; Gets on the offensive glass and is a good athlete.&nbsp; Went for 10 points and 6 rebounds a game on a balanced squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157221' first='James' last='Bullock'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #38</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bullock was excellent throughout his career.&nbsp; Lot of untapped potential still in there.&nbsp; Long and lanky post that can play inside and out.&nbsp; Good touch on his face up jumper, fluid athlete that runs the floor, and protects the rim.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area. Plus athlete that screams upside!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978577' first='CJ' last='Worsham'] (Christ the King)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #41</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Worsham is a strong bodied five that is a bit undersized, but makes up for it with his strength and explosiveness around the hoop.&nbsp; Like how hard he plays and with an edge.&nbsp; Quick and athletic moves on the interior.&nbsp; Volume rebounder.&nbsp; For his 2A school he averaged 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 dimes a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285487' first='Calvin' last='Robins Jr'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #42</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouncy four man that relies on his high-motor and athleticism.&nbsp; Gets on the offensive glass for second chance points, scores in transition, and has a nice short jumper.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area.&nbsp; Stepped up in the playoffs when everyone else was ruled ineligible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1750597' first='Luke' last='Hopp'] (Metamora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopp is a sleeper big man that flies under the radar with all the star power Metamora had.&nbsp; What we like about him is he plays within himself.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area and is efficient as a scorer.&nbsp; Has the size and could be a developmental big at the D2 level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373444' first='Zavier' last='Fitch'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #44</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super athletic power forward for the Catholic League power.&nbsp; A lot of pop here with upside to still be unveiled as he averaged a double double of 14 points and 10 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157222' first='JJ' last='Hernandez'] (Glenbard North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hernandez is an excellent defensive player that blocks shots, gets steals, and can play both inside and on the perimeter.&nbsp; Plus athlete with good size and developing offensive skill who averaged as a senior 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978578' first='Alioune' last='Mbaye'] (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #51</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mbaye is a strong bodied post that emerged last summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'].&nbsp; High level rebounder in his area that anchors down low scoring with efficiency.&nbsp; Major sleeper as he was the fourth option on his team.&nbsp; Knows how to play in a system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1429541' first='Zachary' last='Chambers'] (Collinsville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chambers had a monster senior season for Collinsville.&nbsp; Big and physical lefty that carves out space on the interior.&nbsp; He makes quick moves, loves to seal, and finishes out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area.&nbsp; Old school big man!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545137' first='Jalen' last='Crues'] (Glenbard North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #57</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouncy four man that was injured at the end of the season.&nbsp; Plus athlete that can play the either forward spot as he averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds a game during his senior season.&nbsp; Fits the JUCO game perfectly, but is worth a look for D2s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->