2024 Rankings Update: Watch List Pt. 2
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2024 Rankings Update: Watch List We wanted just a little more time before we officially unveiled our 2024 player rankings, but here’s a look at some freshmen who made an immediate impact in Year 1. 5-6 PG Chase James-Robinson Chase…
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We wanted just a little more time before we officially unveiled our 2024 player rankings, but here’s a look at some freshmen who made an immediate impact in Year 1.
5-6 PG Chase James-Robinson Chase James-Robinson 5'9" | PG Buford | 2024 State GA – New Manchester
New Manchester was a surprise out of Region 6-5A, winning the region and advancing to the Elite Eight. Chase James-Robinson Chase James-Robinson 5'9" | PG Buford | 2024 State GA was an Honorable Mention selection after netting 9.6 points per game. Though small of stature, James-Robinson has a good feel for the game and has shown he has a knack for scoring.
6-0 PG Montez Redding Montez Redding 6'2" | PG Jonesboro | 2024 State GA – Forest Park
One of the best guards in the 2024 class, Montez Redding Montez Redding 6'2" | PG Jonesboro | 2024 State GA posted 9.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals. He’s a strong athlete that is creative on the perimeter. Redding can lose his man and get downhill in a blink. The skillful playmaker scores at all three levels.
6-7 W Micah Smith Micah Smith 6'7" | SF Sandy Creek | 2024 State #144 Nation GA – Sandy Creek
Averaging 6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1 block per game, Micah Smith Micah Smith 6'7" | SF Sandy Creek | 2024 State #144 Nation GA has already displayed his versatility as a utility guy for Sandy Creek. He can play inside and out and guard multiple positions. He’s agile enough and skilled enough to play on the wing full-time. He struggled with his three-point shot, but over time expect it to become a very usable weapon. He has one of the highest ceilings in the 2024 class.
6-9 C Jayden Williams Jayden Williams 6'9" | C Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #145 Nation GA – Hebron Christian
An Atlanta Celtic teammate last year of Micah Smith Micah Smith 6'7" | SF Sandy Creek | 2024 State #144 Nation GA , Jayden Williams Jayden Williams 6'9" | C Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #145 Nation GA brought terrific size and upside to Hebron Christian. He is a premier prospect in 2024. With his terrific length and mobility, Williams can run the floor and do damage in different ways. While he certainly needs to add strength so he can keep his balance when banging inside, Williams has shown flashes of potential. He can take his man off the dribble and spin into finishes. He protects the rim as shot blocker and can help switch defensively when stuck on guards.
6-4 SG Braxton Wade Braxton Wade 6'4" | SG Rome | 2024 State GA – Rome
Coming from a line of successful high school players, Braxton Wade Braxton Wade 6'4" | SG Rome | 2024 State GA could be the best of the bunch. He has good size already and a high IQ. Wade can stroke the ball from beyond the three-point line but can also play in the high post and score around the rim. His jump shot may be his best weapon, but he has the toughness to put the ball on the floor and get to the hoop. That same toughness can be seen when he attacks rebounds.