<p style="text-align: left;">After an amazing start to the Nebraska high school basketball 2020-2021 season, players have continued to improve. This season, the competition level in the Cornhusker state is at an all-time high. Student-athlete's have an opportunity to prepare for collegiate play with the competitive competition they face. Below are some of Nebraska’s stock risers that continue to rise.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">[player_tooltip player_id="890606" first="Aidan" last="Hedstrom"] </p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">6'3" | SF | </span><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">St. Mary’s | 2022</span></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Aidan has had a strong start to the 2020-2021 season. He is currently second in scoring averaging 26.6 points per game and ranked 30th in his class. He continues to get better due to his consistent work ethic and coachable attitude. As of today, Hedstrom leads all athletes in Nebraska in field goal percentage with an average of 65%. Aidan can play the guard and small forward position.</span></div>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Grant Colligan </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">6’3” | G/SF | Lutheran Northeast | 2021</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Grant has a quick release on his jump shot and a picture-perfect follow-thru. At this moment, Colligan leads the state in three-point percentage at 56%. If the defense doesn’t close out on Grant, it’ll be a three-point explosion. If you’re a college coach looking for a shooter, here you go.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">[player_tooltip player_id="981703" first="Cory" last="Hollinger"] </span></p>
<div class="measurables" style="text-align: left;">6'6” | PF | Cross County | 2022 </div>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Ranked 28th in the state, Cory is a 6’6 left-handed power forward that can move. Hollinger is 210 pounds averaging 20.0 points per game and ten rebounds. He uses his body very well and able to put the ball on the floor and score. With a stat line as such, it’s obvious Cory can be an asset to a major program.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">[player_tooltip player_id="890594" first="Quinn" last="Johnson"] </span></p>
<div class="measurables" style="text-align: left;">6'2" | SG | <span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Loomis | 2022</span></div>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Quinn is known for scoring in bunches. His jump shot is pure. He is currently averaging 25.2 points per contest and ranked 33rd in his class (stock has increased). He’s more than a shooter, he can score in several ways. Johnson is fun to watch. He continues to get better and better. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Logan Wiedel</strong> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">6’5” | SF | Thayer Central | 2021</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Logan is a 6’4” senior who plays for Thayer Central High School. As of right now, he leads the state in rebounds averaging 13.3 rebounds per game. Wiedel also scores 16.5 points per contest and is currently averaging a double-double. He uses his size and skill to be a great all-around player. Logan also plays football, which is why he is tough-nosed.</p>
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