2024 Rankings: Top Posts
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This 2024 class has some quality depth to it and there are more and more players emerging all the time. Our latest update expanded the list to 95 players and has seen some movement throughout the list. Here’s a look…
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Continue ReadingThis 2024 class has some quality depth to it and there are more and more players emerging all the time. Our latest update expanded the list to 95 players and has seen some movement throughout the list. Here’s a look at the top post players in the 2024 rankings. This list does not include players who were already mentioned in the top 10.
Jaylen Ellis Jaylen Ellis 6'8" | C Jeffersontown | 2024 State KY , Western – Jaylen has come a long way in the last 12-18 months and his best basketball lies ahead. His offensive game continues to develop but Ellis is an excellent rim protector and two handed rebounder for the Warriors. Long term, the 6’8 Sophomore has a ton of upside and will only get better as he gets stronger and develops his skills.
James Mayor James Mayor 6'10" | C Ashland | 2024 State KY , Ashland – Another player whose defense is ahead of his offense right now, Mayor has a high ceiling and plays with a great motor. James is very long and is a good shot blocker. He runs the floor like a deer and is improving as a finisher around the rim. His skill level should increase as he plays the game more. He’s still learning as he goes.
Will Gibson Will Gibson 6'6" | C DeSales | 2024 State KY , DeSales – Gibson is much more of a polished player on offense than the two guys above. Will has also shown some ability to rebound and lead the break. The Gibson brothers are still new to Kentucky and will be worth keeping an eye on at DeSales this season. Will is a consistent bucket getter in the post and his skills continue to improve outside the painted area.
Brax Ward Brax Ward 6'9" | C Owen County | 2024 State KY , Owen County – A high upside player, Ward is tall but plays more like a stretch 4 than as a true 5 man. Brax needs to continue improving his rebounding and get more active on both ends but he has the potential to be a difference maker in the 8th region this season and moving forward.
Skylar Ritchie Skylar Ritchie 6'8" | C Wolfe County | 2024 State KY , Wolfe County – Ritchie is going to have to be the man for a rebuilding Wolfe County team this season after being a role player the last 2 years. After averaging 7 points and 7 rebounds a season ago, Skylar could be more in line with averages of 15 points and 12 rebounds per game in his Sophomore season if he reaches his potential.
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Brody Benke Brody Benke 6'5" | C Highlands | 2024 State KY , Highlands
Will Furnish Will Furnish 6'11" | C Harrison County | 2023 KY , Harrison County