2024 Recruits On The Rise: Part Two

July 24, 2023 by Tony McNiff

Recruits On The Rise: In this content series I'll be diving into a collection of 2024 prospects who have been garnering buzz on the recruiting trail. Make sure to check out our full list of rankings for the 2023-2026 classes here.

Jared Harris (#76 in 2024)
2024 | 6’4” Guard | Silsbee (TX) & Houston Superstars 

Top-80 2024 guard Jared Harris has added offers from DePaul, Colorado, Memphis, Nebraska & more during the July live periods.  He’s planning on taking official visits to Kansas, Mississippi State, Colorado and Texas A&M this fall, per source. The Texas native has seen his stock rise in recent weeks after garnering plenty of buzz during the July live periods by performing at a high level. He’s a prominent backcourt prospect down in the Southwest who could see his ranking rise in the near future as well.

Harris is a quick-twitch & long athlete who is a shifty ball handler at the point of attack. Leverages his explosive burst & quick changes of pace to beat closeouts routinely off the dribble. Provides paint touches at a high volume & consistent downhill playmaking on the offensive end. A bouncy finisher in the lane who is a springy & explosive athlete, plus he’s lethal in the open floor as well. He’s flashed improving consistency as a spot-up scorer from the perimeter, although there’s room to grow & enhance his consistency as a shooter. Potential defensive playmaker who has shown glimpses of his ability to leverage his length & quick reflexes to jump passing lanes. 

Ebrahim Kaba
2024 | 6’9” Wing | The Peddie School (NJ) & Shoreshots-Rio (UAA) 

Kaba has seen his recruitment soar the past few weeks, as he’s added offers from Fordham, Duquesne, Wyoming, Florida International, Chattanooga and more in this summer alone. The New Jersey native is in strong consideration to jump into the Top-150 of our rankings in their next update. He’s firmly asserted himself onto our radar and there’s plenty to like long-term with The Peddie School (NJ) product. 

Kaba is a long & rangy athlete with an intriguing blend of movement skills and shooting touch. He’s a smooth spot-up scorer with a fluid and high release point off the catch. Quick-twitch handler at the point of attack who is filled with explosiveness and counter moves. Possesses the speed & ground coverage to attack closeouts, plus he’s a bouncy finisher in the lane. Still developing his feel and processing, although he’s flashed playmaking chops as a dribble-drive creator this spring. Toolsy defender that can generate deflections or blocks on the defensive end with his length + instincts. Brisk weak-side rotator who has made some highly impressive blocks while showing intriguing glimpses defensively on tape. 

Josh Hill (#85 in 2024)
2024 | 6’11” Big | Wheeler (GA) & Garner Road (3SSB)

Top-85 2024 big man Josh Hill is another prospect who has seen his recruitment take off this summer. He’s earned offers from the likes of Marquette, Xavier, California, Arizona State, Charleston, and more throughout the past few months. The Georgia native is emerging as one of the higher-upside forwards down South in the 2024 class. 

Hill is a fast-rising prospect who has made evident strides in his game as of late. He’s a long, mobile and fluid athlete who has consistently demonstrated the ability to stretch the floor. Energetic rim-runner who gets up & down the floor quickly for his size, plus he’s highly active on the glass. What separates Hill from most prospects are the shooting & floorspacing flashes at 6’11”. Dangerous pick & pop weapon who is capable of beating closeouts with long strides and improved foot speed. Capable of beating slower bigs off the bounce when they attempt to take away the perimeter from Hill. Has put together some intriguing spans of play on the defensive end by showing his ability to move his feet laterally when guarding the ball. Possesses a lean frame that should be able to fill out well at the next level in a collegiate strength & training program. 

KJ Windham (#135 in 2024)
2024 | 6’3” Guard | Ben Davis (IN) & Meanstreets (EYBL)

Top-135 2024 guard KJ Windham has added offers from Richmond, Tulsa, SIU, Northwestern, St. Louis, Rice and more during July alone. He was a vital piece to Meanstreets deep run at Peach Jam given his averages of 14.8 PPG, 3.5 RPG & 2.0 APG in Augusta. One of the faster rising prospects in the Midwest who continues to attract new programs into his recruitment.

Windham has made notable strides physically over the last year & he provides a direct impact on winning. Aggressive athlete at the point of attack with a quick first step & swift changes of direction. Smooth shotmaker with a fluid release off the catch, plus he flashed improving confidence as a pull-up scorer throughout the spring. His hard-nosed, aggressive rim finishing also allow him to be a dynamic threat in the open floor & transition. Willing downhill playmaker who can comfortably create off the dribble-drive when attacking the rim. Laterally quick & scrappy on-ball defender who has the foot speed to guard in space.

Isaiah Chappell
2024 | 6’9” Big | South Kent School (CT) & California Stars 

Chappell is a fast-rising prospect out West who will be playing in the NEPSAC at South Kent School (CT) next season. He’s added offers from Boston University, NJIT, Colgate, Montana, New Hampshire and more in this spring/summer alone. Another 2024 prospect who has been rising quickly on the recruiting trail. 

Chappell popped onto my radar at the NEPSAC Showcase where he produced at a high rate. Physical and well-built frontcourt prospect who imposes an inside & out skillset to opposing defenses. Dangerous pick & pop threat with a fluid and smooth release at 6’9”. The floorspacing and shooting consistency certainly separate him from most prospects at his size and position. His physicality and motor also gives him the ability to be productive and hold his own as a defensive rebounder. There’s room to improve his lateral mobility & vertical pop, although there’s plenty to like with his game in the present. 

Josiah Moseley (#127 in 2024)
2024 | 6’7” Wing | Stony Point (TX) & ASAK Elite (3SSB) 

Top-130 2024 wing Josiah Moseley is another prospect whose seen his recruitment take off. The Texas native has added offers from Penn State, Villanova, USC, Illinois, SMU, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State and more in this summer alone. He recently debuted in our 2024 rankings and he’s a prospect we’ll be monitoring closely. 

Moseley is a physical and well-built athlete who is a tough slasher at the point of attack. Hard-nosed, rugged rim finisher who has the build to take bumps & play through contact. Reliable mid-range & face-up scorer who is comfortable shooting off the bounce or catch inside the arc. Potential grab & go threat who has a functional handle to push the ball in the open floor after securing rebounds. Productive wall-off defender who has the physicality to keep opponents in front when guarding the ball as well. Some main areas of development will be extending his range & touch to reach his full upside. 

Brandon Jennings
2024 | 6’4” Guard | St. Christopher’s School (VA) & Team Loaded VA (3SSB) 

Jennings has been one of the biggest risers on the recruitment trail out East this summer. He’s earned offers from the likes of Northeastern, Richmond, Wofford, Florida International, Penn, Chattanooga and more. Keep an eye out for the East Coast product as he approaches his senior season.

Jennings is a skilled lead guard who is filled with craft & counter moves off the bounce. Possesses a strong blend of size and shooting at 6’4”, plus he’s a willing downhill playmaker. Fluid spot-up scorer with smooth mechanics off the catch and growing confidence as a pull-up shooter.  Possesses plenty of intrigue and upside as a defender with his blend of lateral quickness, size & length. The Virginia native has been highly productive during the July live periods and his recruitment has taken off as a result.