2021 Rankings: Stock Risers Pt. 2

Kyle Sandy February 21, 2021 @ 11:00 AM

No. 44 || 6-8 PF [player_tooltip player_id="806743" first="Taje" last="Kelly"] – Grayson Up from No. 60 [player_tooltip player_id="806743" first="Taje" last="Kelly"] waited his time in the Grayson rotation and now he is rewarding Coach Geoffrey Pierce with a breakout season. The Charleston Southern-signee is no longer just a big body that comes off the bench to rebound. Kelly has trimmed his physique and has improved his mobility and footwork. He’s able to not only score around the rim, but stretch the floor out to the three-point line where he can knock down the open jumper and even take his man off the dribble. No. 60 || 6-9 W [player_tooltip player_id="1004875" first="Wyatt" last="Fricks"] – Winder-Barrow Up from No. 85 [player_tooltip player_id="1004875" first="Wyatt" last="Fricks"] is an inside-out threat. He can use his length to score in the paint, but he’s also a very good shooter that can draw defenders out. Once defenses come out to guard him, he can get by them with his long strides and finish with power at the rim. No. 62 || 6-6 W [player_tooltip player_id="869625" first="Derrick" last="Brown"] – Monroe Area Up from No. 89 A fleet-footed combo-forward, [player_tooltip player_id="869625" first="Derrick" last="Brown"] is a matchup nightmare. He scores inside with his back to the basket but can also space out the floor and create on the perimeter. His jumper works well from the mid-range and three-point line. He scores on face-up opportunities on the low block whether it be on sweep moves to the basket or turnaround jumpers. Brown can play in an up-tempo system and can defend multiple positions with his length. No. 64 || 6-3 CG [player_tooltip player_id="1011329" first="Jaeden" last="Marshall"] – Richmond Hill Up from No. 104 The hard-nosed combo guard gets downhill in a hurry. Defenders bounce off him when he attacks the rim. Marshall can score inside and is a strong rebounder. His three-point shot is solid. He has grown as a playmaker off the dribble. Marshall is averaging 15.5 points, 6 rebounds and 3.5 assists. No. 75 || 6-8 PF [player_tooltip player_id="869635" first="Corey" last="Thomas"] – Cherokee Bluff Up from No. 118 [player_tooltip player_id="869635" first="Corey" last="Thomas"] has successfully returned from a broken leg. He’s an interesting prospect with his length and skill set. Thomas is a great rim protector and a well-rounded scorer. He puts in points on low post catches but can also space the floor and hit the three. He may need a year in the weight room in college, but Thomas holds great long-term value.