2024 Rankings Breakdown: Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Virginia recently updated its <a href="https://prephoops.com/virginia/rankings/2024-rankings/">2024 prospect rankings</a>. Here is a rundown of some of the featured newcomers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#5 [player_tooltip player_id='1131770' first='Christian' last='Anderson'] | Oak Hill</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is an exciting 6'0" point guard prospect who is committed to Michigan. The Georgia native was FIBA U16 MVP and won the Gold Medal with Germany. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#51 [player_tooltip player_id='1948390' first='Ben' last='Wesson'] | Albemarle</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wesson emerged during his junior year which resulted in a regional quarterfinal berth for his squad. He's a 6'4" guard who is known for his shooting and all-around versatility. Wesson is good for a handful of assists and rebounds per game and also competes defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#54 [player_tooltip player_id='1948391' first='Dante' last='Kearse'] | Hargrave</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kearse is listed at roughly 6'6" with a wingspan that is reportedly over 7' long. He's an explosive finisher and a versatile defender. Kearse is also a tricky player to guard in part because he's left-handed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#58 [player_tooltip player_id='1948392' first='Marius' last='Mazeika'] | Woodberry</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mazeika is a 6'3" 200-pound guard from Lithuania. He was named to the All-Prep League Team as a junior. Mazeika is regarded as a skilled, high-IQ player who competes relentlessly and plays with strength. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#59 [player_tooltip player_id='1948393' first='Demeir' last='Pollard'] | Landstown </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pollard is a long-limbed 6'2" guard who has the potential to be a lockdown defender. He is very vigilant and records a ton of deflections because he keeps active hands in the passing lanes. Pollard is an assertive offensive player who is a threat from three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#61 [player_tooltip player_id='1895358' first='Colby' last='Margenau'] | Potomac Falls</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Margenau emerged as an impact player for the Panthers during his breakout junior campaign. He's roughly 6'6" with a nice combination of length and athleticism. Margenau spaces the floor well and has a nice skill base that is still growing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#65 [player_tooltip player_id='1948394' first='Demarion' last='Hunt'] | LC Bird</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunt is a promising 6'2" guard coming through the program at LC Bird. He is a two-way player who does a bit of everything well. Hunt has a broad frame that should fill out over time and will help bolster his development. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#66 [player_tooltip player_id='1948399' first='Jason' last='Clarke'] | Word of Life</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clarke is a dynamic guard prospect who impressed this spring with Boo Williams. He is known as a dangerous scorer from all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->