2022 Rankings Update: Stock Risers Pt. 1

<p><strong>No. 3 || 6-7 W [player_tooltip player_id="948801" first="Kaleb" last="Banks"] – Fayette County<br /> <em>Up from No. 9</em></strong></p> <p>Up six spots is [player_tooltip player_id="948801" first="Kaleb" last="Banks"], who has seen a plethora of High Major programs start courting him. Banks is a shot maker on the perimeter with the length and strength to get all the way to the rim. His diverse and polished offensive arsenal is college-ready.</p> <p><strong>No. 13 || 6-8 W [player_tooltip player_id="1049116" first="Nate" last="Brafford"] – Rabun Gap<br /> <em>Up from No. 53</em></strong></p> <p>After averaging 33.9 points per game in North Carolina, [player_tooltip player_id="1049116" first="Nate" last="Brafford"] reclassed and transferred to Rabun Gap. He’s a long gangly wing that has deceptively good ball skills and a lethal scoring touch from all three levels. He can play 1-5 and as he continues to add strength he will be come even harder to guard.</p> <p><strong>No. 15 || 6-7 PF [player_tooltip player_id="1050038" first="Daniel" last="Pounds"] – Forest Park<br /> <em>Up from No. 23</em></strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1050038" first="Daniel" last="Pounds"] is trending up and looks like a potential High Major forward. Pounds is extremely bouncy and has good length. He finishes anything remotely close to him when catching lobs. Pounds tries to dunk everything inside. He has a really nice jump shot which extends to the three-point line. He’s got a high motor and loves to crash the glass and can go coast-to-coast when starting the fast break.</p> <p><strong>No. 26 || 6-2 PG [player_tooltip player_id="598778" first="Jameel" last="Rideout"] – Berkmar<br /> <em>Up from No. 38</em></strong></p> <p>The true point guard has flourished at Berkmar. Known for his lockdown defense, his offense continues to get better and better. He’s got deep range on his three-point shot and is crafty with his handle, able to shake defenders with a minimum amount of dribbles. Rideout’s mid-range pull-up is as good as they come in Georgia.</p> <p><strong>No. 28 || 6-5 W [player_tooltip player_id="1043319" first="AJ" last="Barnes"] – Eagle’s Landing<br /> <em>Up from No. 52</em></strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1043319" first="AJ" last="Barnes"] was named Region Player of the Year after erupting onto the scene. He’s a versatile wing with an explosion to the basket. An exceptional rebounder quick off his feet, Barnes starts his own fast breaks and can take the ball the length of the floor. He’s primarily a slasher right now but he’s shown potential as an outside shooter which will be his next area of growth on offense.</p>