2024 Rankings: Stock Risers, Part III
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The state of North Carolina’s 2024 rankings have been updated as a new high school season approaches. Here’s a look at Part III of the Stock Risers in the 2024 class. Alex Taylor Alex Taylor 6'3" | SF Grimsley…
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Continue ReadingThe state of North Carolina’s 2024 rankings have been updated as a new high school season approaches. Here’s a look at Part III of the Stock Risers in the 2024 class.
Alex Taylor Alex Taylor 6'3" | SF Grimsley | 2024 State NC | Grimsley High
from No. 144 to No. 52
Taylor is a 6-foot-2 wing/guard that’s emerging in the 2024 class and another big riser. He excels on both the hardwood and the gridiron, where he’s also a highly sought-after wide receiver. On the basketball court, he uses his length, frame and athleticism to battle in the paint and on the boards and defends at a high level. He’s also quite the underrated shooter when he gets in a rhythm, but doesn’t try to overdo things.
Levi Romero Levi Romero 6'0" | PG New Bern Christian Academy | 2024 State NC | New Bern Christian Academy
from No. 83 to No. 64
Romero finds himself inside the Top 60 prospects in the 2024 class after a productive grassroots season. He’s a shifty floor general at 6-foot that turns heads with his ability to get to the paint and finish in traffic and ability to knock down shots on all three levels. He isn’t afraid to get his nose dirty and create turnovers on the defensive end of the ball and does well to control the pace when he’s in the game. He’ll be one to keep eyes on at New Bern Christian Academy.
Darris Simmons Darris Simmons 5'10" | SG Pine Forest | 2024 NC | Cape Fear Christian Academy
from No. 81 to No. 68
Simmons is a prospect that continues to grow in North Carolina’s 2024 class as a point guard prospect. He’s right inside the Top 60 prospects as well given his ability to defend at a high level and create on all three levels. As he continues to grow and develop, he’ll be another guard to keep an eye on at Cape Fear Christian Academy.
Jeremiah Melvin Jeremiah Melvin 6'5" | SF Cape Fear High | 2024 State NC | Cape Fear High
from No. 93 to No. 81
Melvin is a versatile forward prospect at 6-foot-5 with nice upside in the 2024 class that continues to climb the ranks. He’s an explosive prospect that’s just scratching the surface of what he can do with the ball in his hands. He uses his athleticism well to finish around the rim and has quite the stroke on the perimeter as well. He’ll be a name to watch over at Cape Fear High.
Quasim Oden Quasim Oden 6'1" | PG GRACE Christian | 2024 State NC | GRACE Christian School
from No. 114 to No. 85
Oden is a mover into the 2024 class in the state that finds himself inside the Top 100 in North Carolina. He’s found his stride off the bounce getting to the rim and finishing through traffic with his length. As he shows he’s capable of making plays for others and defending the ball at a high level, look for his recruitment to grow at GRACE Christian School.