Senior Rankings: Off The Radar Newcomers
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With 250 players, there is bound to be some new talent that was eventually going to be discovered. There were 70 new players and here are some of the standouts that are not top-10 for position but are very good…
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Continue ReadingWith 250 players, there is bound to be some new talent that was eventually going to be discovered.
There were 70 new players and here are some of the standouts that are not top-10 for position but are very good players in their own right.
Here are 8 newcomers from the last three months that are off the radar:
Dasio Gonzales Dasio Gonzales 6'4" | SG Eduprize | 2024 State AZ Eduprize
A bigger scoring guard can fill it up quickly. He has one of the prettier looking shooting strokes in the class. He will rattle in triples one by one and has an ultimate quick release. He can get to the basket and use his long arms to play the passing lanes.
Brooklyn Swindle Brooklyn Swindle 6'2" | CG Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ Phhoenix Prep
A thicker shooting guard can sling it from well past the arc with real range. He has a compact stroke and is very confident with it to launch it from anywhere. He can give a hard shot fake and get into the paint with his sturdy frame.
Sergio Ramirez Sergio Ramirez 6'3" | SG Canyon View | 2024 State AZ Canyon View (Pictured)
A definite sleeper who barely even plays at his school. He can score from all three levels and has good defensive principles on the perimeter plus will block shots inside. The southpaw can sling it from the stripe and from mid-range.
Lopemi Omole Lopemi Omole 6'5" | SF Gilbert Christian | 2024 State AZ Gilbert Christian
A low post threat is a defensive dynamo in the paint. He rebounds in and out of his area and blocks or alter shots anywhere near him. He runs the floor, covers a lot of ground and scores it effectively near the hoop.
Danta Stallworth Danta Stallworth 5'11" | PG Cesar Chavez | 2024 State AZ Cesar Chavez
A defensive minded point guard will facilitate plus uses his speed and quickness on the ball. He is fast on the break and will throw dimes plus get to the rim. He can hit open threes and plays with energy on both sides of the court.
Malachi Johnson Malachi Johnson 6'2" | SF McClintock | 2024 State AZ McClintock
A long wing with speed, quickness and athleticism. He is very good on the break and can score it from the perimeter. He will defend many positions, take good shots and has a burst to get past his defenders to score.
Anthony Bolton Anthony Bolton 6'0" | CG Dobson | 2024 State AZ Dobson
The clear Robin to D. Beard’s Batman is Bolton. He is a natural scorer who can make plays for his teammates. He has a very good downhill game and has the euro step game thru contact. He is tough on defense and will shoot the three off the catch.
Malachi Morrow Malachi Morrow 6'1" | SG Leading Edge Academy | 2024 State AZ Leading Edge
A recent discovery for me is a talented player for the improving 2A roster. He is a quick twitched athlete who runs well. He has a nice shooting stroke to pour in some jumpers from mid to the three point line with good elevation off the floor. He uses his speed on the break and often cuts when he should.