Uncommitted stock risers in top 50 of 2021 rankings update

<p>The 2021 rankings update included some major changes in all positions. Some recently committed players like [player_tooltip player_id="967137" first="Kobe" last="Mitchell"] and [player_tooltip player_id="805223" first="Cole" last="McWhinnie"] made huge leaps in the rankings. While players like that are important to recognize, uncommitted seniors should be the focus after losing most of their most important summer of AAU to gain offers and interest. This article will focus on players ranked in the top 50 who improved their stock, a future article will spotlight some under the radar guys.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="919011" first="George" last="Mangas"], 6’4 SF Lima Shawnee 2021: Mangas had a huge high school season, helping Shawnee go unbeaten before COVID cancelled the remainder of the playoffs. Mangas continued his tear of a run with a huge summer for NW Ohio at different events in Fort Wayne. Mangas biggest games came against Indy Heat, a squad loaded with high major prospects including [player_tooltip player_id="1041406" first="Meechie" last="Johnson"] and [player_tooltip player_id="805122" first="Kalen" last="Etzler"]. Despite this talent, Mangas was scoring 20+ points on high efficiency in multiple games Vs Indy Heat. Mangas proved he can score the ball against top competition and I believe he is vastly under-recruited at the moment.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="918962" first="Corey" last="Tripp"], 6’3 PG Medina 2021: Tripp shined for All-Ohio Red in the few AAU tournaments that he was able to play in this summer. Tripp looked more explosive athletically and is shooting the ball with more confidence. He has a college-ready frame and has always been able to zip the ball across the court with his passing vision. Tripp also stood out at events hosted by 270 Hoops and NEO Spotlight, adding to his impressive summer.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="919037" first="Maceo" last="Williams"], 6’6 C Gahanna 2021: Williams has always been a player I’ve been a fan of, but his performances against teams like C2K convinced me even more of his college potential. Williams is an incredibly high IQ big guy, with great touch and footwork around the basket. Williams is vertically limited, standing at 6’6 with low explosiveness, but with his strength I rarely found his lack of height to prevent him from defending the post or rebounding the basketball. Gahanna should be one of the best teams in the state this year so college coaches will have plenty more opportunities to see Williams play high level competition. Walsh and Ashland are a few of the programs that have offered Williams in the past couple months.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="855927" first="Keyshawn" last="Hall"], 6’6 PF Cleveland Heights 2021: Hall proved himself to be a mismatch nightmare for opponents this summer, whether that was playing for Team Cleveland or at showcase events. Hall has a unique ability to change speeds at his size which makes him tough to handle on the perimeter. One of three marquee Senate league transfers to Cleveland Heights, as the Tigers will be one of the top teams in Ohio next season with the new additions.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1078606" first="Jared" last="Lary"], 6’5 SF Lutheran East 2021: Lary technically isn’t a ’stock riser’ because he’s completely new to the rankings as a whole. Lary joined Lutheran East for his senior season after moving from Michigan. Lary is a sweet shooting wing who showed defensive upside at the NEO Top 20 combine. Expect him to become a household name playing for a Lutheran East team filled with senior talent. Cleveland State was clearly impressed with what Lary did at the NEO Top 20 combine, offering him shortly after the event.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="918985" first="Jarius" last="Jones"], 6’5 SF Gahanna 2021: Jones was another member of the NOVA (Alleyne) squad that really impressed this summer. Jones ability to defend wings on-ball was really spotlighted in match-ups with high level wing creators. I also thought Jones was showing improved self-creation on offense, looking more capable of attacking the basket in a more open offensive system relative to the mostly slow paced Gahanna offense that’s centered around half-court execution. Jackson State, Walsh and Concord have all given offers to Jones since this summer began.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="918967" first="Tasos" last="Cook"], 6’2 SG Westerville Central 2021: Cook shined for NOVA (Lemon) this summer, using his impressive athleticism to get to the rim at will. Colleges started to notice his improved play as Cook has received two offers since October, from Walsh and Notre Dame (OH). With [player_tooltip player_id="805202" first="Quincy" last="Clark"] leaving for Elevation Prep (IN), Cook will have a larger creation responsibility for the Warhawks after they were poised for a huge season after a district title in 2020.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>