Spring Recap: 2020 Stock Risers

The Prep Hoops team hit several grassroots tournaments during a busy spring, and now it’s time to reflect on what we saw. Below is a breakdown of the biggest local class of 2020 stock risers.

Andre Bottoms Andre Bottoms 6'0" | PG Oscar Smith | 2020 State VA | 6’0 PG | TEAM PUSH/OSCAR SMITH

Andre Bottoms Andre Bottoms 6'0" | PG Oscar Smith | 2020 State VA is a true floor general who continues to prove he can run a team at a high level.

Noel Brown Noel Brown 6'10" | C Flint Hill | 2020 State #360 Nation VA | 6’10 C | DISTRICT WAWG/FLINT HILL

Noel Brown Noel Brown 6'10" | C Flint Hill | 2020 State #360 Nation VA is a strong inside presence who pridefully patrolled the paint throughout the spring for District WAWG.

Casheus Covington Casheus Covington 6'3" | SG Archbishop Carroll | 2020 State MD | 6’3 G | 6TH MAN/CARROLL

Casheus Covington Casheus Covington 6'3" | SG Archbishop Carroll | 2020 State MD is a high-academic left-handed wing prospect who can really score and is playing some of his best ball right now.

Mitchell Fischer Mitchell Fischer 6'7" | PF Loyola Blakefield | 2020 State MD | 6’7 F | TEAM THRILL/LOYOLA

Mitchell Fischer Mitchell Fischer 6'7" | PF Loyola Blakefield | 2020 State MD parlayed his best high school season into a strong spring campaign with Team Thrill.

Wade Jackson Wade Jackson 6'2" | CG St. Vincent Pallotti | 2020 State MD | 6’2 G | DISTRICT BC/GONZAGA

Wade Jackson Wade Jackson 6'2" | CG St. Vincent Pallotti | 2020 State MD is coming into his own at the right time. He will have plenty of opportunity to showcase his skills both at the club and high school level moving forward.

Ishmael Leggett Ishmael Leggett 6'2" | CG St. John's | 2020 State #178 Nation MD | 6’2 G | TEAM DURANT/ST. JOHN’S

Team Durant’s Peach Jam Berth was largely due to the consistently efficient and productive performances that Ishmael Leggett Ishmael Leggett 6'2" | CG St. John's | 2020 State #178 Nation MD had.

David N’Guessan David N’Guessan 6'8" | PF Mt Zion Prep | 2020 State #172 Nation MD | 6’8 F | TEAM BBC/MT. ZION PREP

David N’Guessan David N’Guessan 6'8" | PF Mt Zion Prep | 2020 State #172 Nation MD is a truly unique prospect who should see a jump in recruitment in the near future.

Will Paige Will Paige 5'9" | CG Paul VI | 2020 State VA | 5’8 G | TEAM TAKEOVER ORANGE/PAUL VI

Will Paige Will Paige 5'9" | CG Paul VI | 2020 State VA is the best glue guy on this list. Definitely someone you would love to have on your team and hate to play against.

Ronald Polite Ronald Polite 6'2" | PG Oxon Hill | 2020 State #256 Nation MD | 6’1 PG | TEAM TAKEOVER ORANGE/OXON HILL

Ronald Polite Ronald Polite 6'2" | PG Oxon Hill | 2020 State #256 Nation MD is a high-academic true PG that should continue to see his stock rise.

Andre Screen Andre Screen 6'11" | C St. Stephen's-St. Agnes | 2020 State #339 Nation VA | 6’10 C | DC PREMIER/SSSAS

Andre Screen Andre Screen 6'11" | C St. Stephen's-St. Agnes | 2020 State #339 Nation VA is a natural rim protector who can really rebound but also score efficiently. Screen will continue to improve as his body matures.