High School & Grassroots

MISSISSIPPI HOOP REPORT 2024 PRESEASON RANKINGS

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Power 15

 

1  Germantown (14-16, 7A Semi-finalist)

    Key Players: 6’11” Jr. F/C Sam Funches IV, 6’2” Sr. G Mike Williams, 6’1” Jr. PG Mason Williams, 

    6’5” Jr. F Devin Moore, 6’1” Jr. G Michael Johnson, 5’9” Jr. G Aubrey Norman

 

2  Starkville (17-12, 7A Quarter-finalist)

    Key Players: 6’1” Jr. G Jaden Tate, 6’4” Sr. F David Washington, 6’6” F/C Jerwan McCarter, 

    6’1” Jr. G Terrell Warren,

 

3  Booneville (27-2, 3A State Champion)

    Key Players: 6’6” Sr. F Kedrick Simmons, 5’11” Sr. PG Dalton Jackson, 6’6” Jr. F/C Camryn Hampton, 

    6’6” Jr. F Elijah Dukes, 6’0” Sr. G Jekemry Bell, 6’6” Soph. Erik Dukes

 

4  Ridgeland (24-10, 6A Runner-ups)

    Key Players: 6’0” Sr. G Phil Nelson, 5’10” Jr. G Kameron Snow, 5’10” Jr. G Ashton Manuel, 

    6’1” Jr. G Josiah Davidson, 6’4” Jr. G/F Marquis Williams

 

5 Pascagoula (28-2, 6A Semi-finalist)

   Key Players: 6’4” Sr. G Kelan Rich, 6’5” Sr. F Quey’sean Taylor, 6’2” Jr. G Blake Nettles, 6’2” Sr. G Justin Roque

 

6  Jackson Academy (36-1, MAIS 6A & Overall State Champions)     

    Key Players: 5’10” Sr. G Caleb Gator, 5’10” Jr. G Marcus Goodloe, 6’2” Jr. G D.J. Washington, 

    6’2” Jr. F Tyler Lyles, 6’6” Soph. F Austin Richards

 

7 Olive Branch (27-4, 6A State Champions)

   Key Players: 6’2” Sr. G Reece Garrison, 6’3” Sr. F King George, 6’0” Sr. F James King III, 6’2” Soph F Tommy Callicut. 

   6’3” Jr. F Vonkerious Reed, 5’10” Jr. G James Hill, 5’10” Sr. G Taiveon Mitchell

 

8 Columbus (18-11, 6A Round of 16)

   Key Players: 6’2” Sr. G Jace O’Neal, 6’4” Jr. F Michael Hood, Jr., 6’5” Soph. F Davie Verdell, 5’10” Sr. G Marius Mosley, 

   6’5” Sr. F Wilton Bush, 6’1” Jr. G Johnavon Leech, 6’4” Jr. F Jawaun Thomas


9 Meridian (24-9, 7A State Champion)

   Key Players: 6’5” Jr. F Jozyreun Horne, 6’7” Jr. F Stevie McClelland, 6’5” Jr. F William Davidson, 

   5’9” Jr. G Deontae Hopper, 5’5” Soph. G Demonte Powe, 5’0” Soph. G Jontae Richey

 

10 Hattiesburg (25-5, 6A Round of 16)

     Key Players: 6’7” Jr. F Ethan Long, 6’3” Jr. F Tristen Keys, 6’2” Sr. G James Griffin, 6’0” Sr. G Tristan Wesco, 

     6’0” Jr. G Zavion Martin

 

11 Madison Central (20-11, 7A Quarter-finalist)

     Key Players: 6’3” Sr. PG Dylan Rowe, 6’6” Sr. F J.P. Baldwin, 6’2” Soph. G Jeffrey Flanigan, 6’3” Sr. F Cody Smith, 

     6’1” Jr. G Bralen Parker

 

12 Canton (26-4, 5A State Champions)

     Key Players: 6’8” Sr. F/C Jamarion Fleming, 5’9” Sr. G Taryl Hoskin, 6’4” Jr. F Jayden Cration, 

     5’10” Jr. G Jaylon Hollins, 5’10” Sr. Eric Gilkey, 6’4” Fr. F Dajon Montgomery

 

13 Pass Christian (24-8, 4A Quarter-finalist)

     Key Players: 6’11” Sr. C Jonathan Jackson, 6’6” Jr. F Kyran Laneaux, 6’5” Jr. F Landon Hall, 

     5’8” Jr. G Jabari Moye, 6’3” Sr. Wing Brendan Necaise


14 Biloxi (20-10, 7A Round of 16)

     Key Players: 5’9” Jr. PG Kentrell Beasley, 6’2” Sr. PG Alejandro Montalvo, 6’6” Soph F Alan Ayala, 

     6’6” Jr.  F Jakylen Edwards, 6’0” Jr. G Jaden Eckford, 6’1” Jr. F Carnellous Lenard

 

15 Lanier (13-15. 4A Quarter-finalist)

     Key Players: 6’3” Sr. G Emajai Horton, 5’8” Jr. PG Lazabian Banks, 5’10” Jr. G Chrishard Warner, 

     6’2” Jr. F Coryunte Coleman, 6’7” So. F Cyon Bilbrew

  

 

Small School Super 7

 

1  Booneville (27-2, 3A State Champion)

    Key Players: 6’6” Sr. F Kedrick Simmons, 5’11” Sr. PG Dalton Jackson, 6’6” Jr. F/C Camryn Hampton, 

    6’6” Jr. F Elijah Dukes, 6’0” Sr. G Jekemry Bell, 6’6” So. Erik Dukes

 

2  Jackson Academy (36-1, MAIS 6A & Overall State Champions)

    Key Players: 5’10” Sr. G Caleb Gator, 5’10” Jr. G Marcus Goodloe, 6’2” Jr. G D.J. Washington, 

    6’2” Jr. F Tyler Lyles, 6’6” So. F Austin Richards

 

3 Coahoma County (28-7, 3A Runners-up)

   Key Players: 6’5” Jr. C Caleb Hearn, 6’2” Jr. F Zach Smith, 5’8” Sr. G Orlando Stucky, 6’2” Jr. F Caron Pollard

 

4 Jackson Prep (25-12, MAIS 6A Runners-up)

   Key Players: 6’2” Sr. G Ben Segrest, 6’5” Jr. F Kevin Roberts,  6’0” Sr. G E.J. Vaughn

 

5 Madison-Ridgeland Academy (31-6, MAIS Overall Runners-up)

   Key Players: 6’9” Fr. C Eric Dampeer, 6’0” Jr. G Will Bizot, 6’2” Sr. G Jas Smith, 5’10 Jr

 

6 Bouge Chitto (28-2, 2A Runners-up)

   Key Players: 5’10” Sr. G Devonta Thompson, 6’3” Sr. G Noah Magee, 6’0” Jr. F Randy Crisler

 

7 Magee (17-7, 3A Semifinalist)

   Key Players: 5’9” Sr. PG Jeremiah Cole, 5’11” Sr. G Kendarious Porter, 6’3” Sr. G Kendal Middleton