Nebraska’s Sleepers in the Class of 2024
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Class of 2024 has some ballers, maybe “sleepers”doesn’t fit this title because these guys are wide awake! Some you may have heard some you may have not. I’ll be taking a look at a few guards and a forward from around the state that have caught my eye so far.
#12 Jaden Jackson Jaden Jackson 6'1" | SG Bellevue West | 2024 State #312 Nation NE | 5’11 | G | Bell West
In his 2nd year on the varsity squad Jaden has stepped up tremendously in his role, after the departure of the senior lead backcourt last season, this year it’s Jackson’s turn, along with guard Josiah Dotzler Josiah Dotzler 6'3" | CG Bellevue West | 2023 State #225 Nation NE . In 5 games this season Jackson is averaging 11pts 2.4rebs and 2.4 assists. Has contributed in every aspect of the court this season. And only seems to be getting better as things move along.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15299076/Jaden-Jackson
#4 Grayson Bouwman | 6’0 | G | Ft Calhoun
The pioneers are certainly off to a hot start this season at 5-0, Grayson plays a big role in their early success averaging almost 17pts a game along with 3.5rebs. In the season opener, Bouwman had his best game so far, scoring 21pts 5rebs and 2 steals in a win against Archbishop Bergan
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14508311/Grayson-Bouwman
#5 Taye Moore Taye Moore 5'9" | PG Lincoln Southeast | 2024 State NE | 6’0 | G | Lincoln SE
In just 5 games to start his varsity career, Moore is averaging 15.2pts 3.2rebs and 2 steals a game. In his most impressive game this season in a win at Omaha Burke, Moore tallied 22pts 4rebs and 3 steals. He can score, that’s a fact. It’ll be interesting watching him continue to grow as it is still very early in the hoops season
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15510032/taye-moore
#24 Alex Wilcoxson Alex Wilcoxson 5'11" | SG Gretna | 2024 State NE | 6’0 | G | Gretna
2nd on the team in scoring in just 4 games this year, averaging 13pts on 47% shooting and 3rebs a game. Wilcoxson is a solid guard and continues to prove he is a staple for this young Gretna team. In his opening game against Omaha, South Wilcoxson scored a season-high 25pts.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14502338/Alex-Wilcoxson
Chiok John | 6’3 | F | Omaha Benson
Omaha Benson has shown some heart in this early season. A nice home-opening win against Omaha Burke, followed by a tough loss to Omaha Central and then again to defending state champ Millard North. In that loss to MN Chiok John made a name for himself, at least to me. 8pts 13rebs and 4blocks are pretty impressive against Jayden Green and the Mustangs. John followed that up with a 6 block game in a win against Fremont