2024 Rankings Update: New Names
The 2024 rankings added over 70 new names to the rankings. Here are picks for some of the new names that have stood out the most. Emilek Jallow Emilek Jallow 6'6" | SF Bear Creek | 2024 State CO –…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 rankings added over 70 new names to the rankings. Here are picks for some of the new names that have stood out the most.
Emilek Jallow Emilek Jallow 6'6" | SF Bear Creek | 2024 State CO – Bear Creek
Emilek Jallow Emilek Jallow 6'6" | SF Bear Creek | 2024 State CO is an athletic 6’6 forward who shows a ton of potential. He is a fluid athlete who on the defensive end has very good shot-blocking defense on the ball and when coming from the help side. Emelik has good form shooting from beyond the three-point arc and shoots at a decent clip, will look for the jumper to become more consistent as he plays more. He is a player who has shown the ability to play inside and out, he has good instincts when cutting to the basket and also looks good playing in the dunker’s spot. When Emelik gets the ball moving downhill he is a player who can throw down big dunks with one or two hands.
Azar Ghezae Azar Ghezae 6'4" | SG DSST: Conservatory Green | 2024 State CO – DSST: Consevatory Green
Azar Ghezae Azar Ghezae 6'4" | SG DSST: Conservatory Green | 2024 State CO is a player who can spread the floor and has great height for a wing standing at 6’4. Azar has made a name for himself as a smooth shooter from the outside and when he gets hot can go on big scoring stretches. He is not just a three-point shooter but also is a player who can shoot from the mid-range as well, off of the dribble he can hit tough contested shots.
Ryan Dixon Ryan Dixon 6'5" | PF Valor Christian | 2024 State CO – Valor Christian
Ryan Dixon Ryan Dixon 6'5" | PF Valor Christian | 2024 State CO is a player that lit up at Prep Hoops Spring Kickoff in Colorado, showing off his elite athleticism. Ryan is a 6’5 power forward who is best when moving without the ball in his hands. As an off-ball mover, he has solid instincts and is a lob threat who can finish above the rim. On the defensive end, he has good lateral speed and shows good potential to be a player who can guard a variety of positions on the court. One of the best parts of his game is his rebounding, especially offensively he is good at creating second-chance opportunities.
Alex Riddick Alex Riddick 6'6" | PF Grandview | 2024 State CO – Grandview
Alex Riddick Alex Riddick 6'6" | PF Grandview | 2024 State CO is a lengthy 6’7 forward who has shown a lot of promise. Alex is a player who may call a tweener, he is not a traditional big but is still raw in terms of being a ballhandler/perimeter creator. He has shown flashes of attacking close-outs with pump fakes or jab steps than getting to the rim. Defensively, Alex, has great instincts near the rim making him one of the better shot-blockers in the class. Alex has a good-looking jump shot to build upon and is a good athlete who finishes above the rim. Do not be surprised if he is a late bloomer who becomes a very good piece for Grandview this year.