Class of 2024’s Biggest Risers in the Top 50
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The final update saw a ton of movement with prospects ascending up the rankings largely in part to a big senior campaign. From tip-off in December and all throughout the cold winter months, the following hoopers heated up gyms game…
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Continue ReadingThe final update saw a ton of movement with prospects ascending up the rankings largely in part to a big senior campaign. From tip-off in December and all throughout the cold winter months, the following hoopers heated up gyms game after game, stuffed the stats sheets and watched their individual stocks soar.
Nina Emnace Nina Emnace 5'6" | PG Trinity Hall | 2024 State NJ | Trinity Hall
Previous Rank #31 | New Rank #11
The Harvard commit was exceptional in her final season with the Monarchs. She tallied a season-high 30 points against Chatham, recorded nine 20+ point games and shined bright against some of the state’s best teams; 21 points vs Red Bank Catholic, 18 points vs St. John Vianney, 21 points vs Paul VI, etc. She led her team in points, assists, steals and 3-pointers while posting season averages of 17.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 3.5 apg & 4.6 spg and 53 3-pointers. She torched opponents all year long while climbing the rankings’ ladder and leading her team to the quarterfinals of South Jersey, Non-Public A.
Iriona Gravley Iriona Gravley 6'1" | PF Williamstown | 2024 State NJ | Williamstown
Previous Rank #48 | New Rank #20
Iriona’s senior year was her best one yet! She had career-best totals in points, rebounds and steals while averaging a double-double at 18.7 ppg & 11.7 rpg. The Drexel commit decimated opponents this year with her fierce, physical play and impressive versatility. She posted two 30+ points games (including a career-high 33 against Kingsway) and seven 20+ points games while accounting for almost 40% of her team’s total points! Iriona has been sensational thus far in the post-season, leading top-seeded Williamstown to the semifinals of South Jersey, Group 4 (to be played 2/27/24).
Allison Cannon Allison Cannon 5'10" | PG Holmdel | 2024 State NJ | Holmdel
Previous Rank #51 | New Rank #26
Allison hit quite a few milestones in her final year playing for the Hornets: she joined the 1,000-point club, dished out her 300th assists and snagged her 300th steal. Her numbers this year were truly staggering en-route to averages of 18.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 5.2 apg, 5.0 spg. The NJIT commit recorded four double-doubles, twelve 20+ points games and tallied career-highs in points (25 vs Point Pleasant Boro), assists (11 vs Shore) and steals (11 vs Point Pleasant Boro). Most recently, her dynamic two-way game led Holmdel to the quarterfinals of Central Jersey, Group 2.
Brenae Jones Brenae Jones 6'1" | C Montclair Immaculate | 2024 State NJ | Montclair Immaculate
Previous Rank #54 | New Rank #30
She’s been locked in all season long, guiding ICHS to impressive wins over nationally ranked teams such as Legacy Early College (SC) and Desert Vista (AZ). Brenae has averaged 10.4 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.9 bpg & 2.7 spg and has led her team to a remarkable 24-4 record and a North Jersey, Non-Public B semifinal to be played Thursday, February 29th. With five double-doubles under her belt this season, she’s proved tough on both sides of the ball. Season highlights include: 12 points, 10 rebounds & 5 steals vs Vianney, 10 points & 6 rebounds vs St. Francis (GA), a season-high 16 rebounds vs Legacy Early College (SC) and 24 points, 15 rebounds, 4 blocks & 5 steals vs Newark Academy. She’s fearless, ferocious and does not back down!
Kasey Bretones Kasey Bretones 5'10" | PG Mainland | 2024 State NJ | Mainland
Previous Rank #61 | New Rank #38
Kasey stepped it up in a major way this season, achieving career highs in every single statistical category across the board. She posted ten 20+ points games including a career-high 26 points against Wildwood Catholic and (so far) has led the 27-1 Mustangs in points, assists and steals. She started off the season red-hot against out-of-state competition down in Orlando, with an 18-point performance against Bentonille (AR) before going off for 24 points & rebounds against Timber Creek (FL). The UMass commit has averaged 16.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.9 apg & 2.7 while leading her team to the South Jersey, Group 3 semifinal to be played Thursday, February 29th.
Shayne Eldridge Shayne Eldridge 5'7" | CG Wall | 2024 State NJ | Wall
Previous Rank # 76 | New Rank # 41
Climbing 35 spots, Shayne eclipsed some pretty major milestones while leading the Lady Knights in points, steals and 3-point buckets. She joined the 1,000-point club, dished out her 200th career assist and swiped her 200th career steal. Over the course of the season, she recorded two 30+ points games, seven 20+ point games and put up career best numbers in points (33 vs Hightstown) and steals (8 vs Red Bank Regional). The Caldwell commit is a total firecracker on both ends of the court with electric offense and pesky defense. 5th seeded Wall is set to take on top-seeded New Providence in the semis of Central Jersey, Group 2 later this evening.