Central/Western VA Prospects in the First 2029 Rankings (Part 1)

We recently published of our first draft of the 2029 class rankings, with 60 players ranked across the state. Here's a look at part one of the prospects in the Central/Western area in the rankings.   #3) [player_tooltip player_id='2767830' first='Jaiden' last='Hunter'] | 6'6” SF | Miller School   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Jaiden-Hunter-2029.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Jaiden-Hunter-2029.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2451102" /></a></figure>   Hunter has been a part of two state championship runs at Miller, as he was a role player as an eighth grader last year, and stepped into a bigger role this year and is considered as a nationally ranked prospect by many who have done younger rankings for years. He's grown significantly over the past couple of years and is already playing above the rim effortlessly at his age, he gets downhill aggressively and is a very good finisher in traffic, he can score it in a lot of different ways, and he's a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions too.   #11) Paxton Olliver | 6'5” SF | Miller School   Oliver has also been a part of two straight state championships for Miller School, and while he isn't quite as polished as Hunter at this time he has similar upside with his blend of size and athleticism at his age. He's one of the more explosive players you'll find in the state regardless of class as he rocks the rim with authority in transition, he is a good rebounder for his position, he's also a very versatile defender, and as he continues to develop he has all the tools to be a top tier prospect in this class.   #28) Messiah Tanner | 6'3” SG | GW Danville   Turner walked into the gym at GW Danville with the confidence of a player well beyond his years, and it showed throughout the season as he was a consistent starter who showed flashes of being able to take over the team in the next few years. The 6'3” off guard accepted his role as a secondary player but was very efficient scoring the ball from all three levels when he got his opportunity, he made a huge impact defensively with his instincts and high motor, and he is a very good rebounder for his position as well.   #29) [player_tooltip player_id='3538932' first='Mason' last='Williams'] | 6'1” SG | Roanoke Cathlolic   Williams was a two sport star who shined on the football field, and has been a part of RC's basketball program for the last two years, and he played a big role in them making back-to-back state semifinal appearances. He's a well rounded player who impacts the game defensively with his ability to move his feet and his great instincts to get deflections and steals, he is a very good shooter off the catch and on the move, and he brings infectious energy and plays the game the right way making a positive impact on both ends of the floor.   #31) [player_tooltip player_id='3538934' first='Kam' last='Waller'] | 5'10” PG | Virginia Episcopal   Waller was one of the most impressive freshmen in the entire state, but definitely in the Lynchburg area, and he is no doubt a player to keep an eye on moving forward as he continues to grow and develop over the next few years. While they brought him along slowly he became a big time asset for them down the stretch as he used his quickness and craftiness to get in the paint and finish over bigger defenders, he can make shots from all three levels, he's a good playmaker with great vision, and he can sit down and guard the ball the length of the floor too.   #35) [player_tooltip player_id='3539414' first='Andrew' last='Maslaney'] | 6'1” PG | Western Albemarle   Maslaney is up next for a Western team that is having a run of a tough nosed productive guard or wing over the last four years, and he played a big role in their run to the state tournament as just a freshman. A three sport athlete who also plays football and baseball he's a surprisingly explosive guard with good hops and burst with the ball in his hands, he can spot up off the ball and knock down shots from deep, he brings toughness on both ends of the floor, and he does a lot of little things that helps his team win.

We recently published of our first draft of the 2029 class rankings, with 60 players ranked across the state. Here's a look at part one of the prospects in the Central/Western area in the rankings.