How the July live period will impact the Rivals150 rankings

July has a way of shaking up things in the recruiting world and the most important month of the rankings calendar did its thing once again in 2024. The impact of the last five weeks or so is too wide-ranging to sum up in a single story, but some of the most notable rankings implications of what Rivals witnessed on the road this month are outlined below.

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FINNISH IMPORT MIIKKA MUURINEN IS IN FOR A SIZABLE JUMP

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Versatility is everything in the modern game, and prospects don’t come more versatile than the 6-foot-10 Muurinen, whose length, fluidity and ability to fill it up from deep make him a rare prospect with a lofty ceiling.

The July live period saw Muurinen lead his 16U Brad Beal Elite team a Peach Jam Championship while ranking among the event’s leaders in scoring and going 14-for-28 from 3-point range. The forward showcased wildly impressive perimeter skills and showed flashes of shot creating as well as the ability to block shots both in the paint and on the perimeter in the title game – a game in which Muurinen finished with 21 points on just eight shots.

Currently ranked as the No. 39 prospect in the 2026 Rivals150, Muurinen has the look of a top-15 prospect as of late and possesses both the length and the well-rounded skill set to garner serious attention from NBA general managers down the road. He may well be a one-and-done type as he beefs up and becomes a more motivated rebounder.

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JORDAN SMITH IS IN THE CONVERSATION FOR THE TOP SPOT IN 2026

Jordan Smith already carries a five-star ranking and a reputation for being one of the best guards in the 2026 Rivals150. What he did at Peach Jam, however, showcased his development and announced to everyone…

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Publish date : 2024-07-23 16:01:14

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