2022 Rankings: Stock Risers

<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="890580" first="Daniel" last="Brocaille"] | SG | Papillion La Vista South</strong></p> <p><strong>Current: 9  Previous: 16</strong></p> <p><img class="size-medium wp-image-1071165 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/78-Daniel-Brocaille-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></p> <p>Brocaille made the leap into the top ten this season after a terrific junior season, in which he nearly doubled his points per game from the previous year. His offensive game matured, learning to score efficiently from all three levels. He never settles or forces a tough shot, and is more than willing to keep the ball moving on to the next guy. His foul-drawing was the biggest factor in his improved efficiency. He shot 81% at the line on 5 attempts per game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1018806" first="William" last="Kyle III"] | C | Bellevue West</strong></p> <p><strong>Current: 10  Previous: 19</strong></p> <p>Kyle had maybe the biggest improvement from sophomore to junior year of any player in the class. After not playing all that much for Bellevue West or Team Factory last summer, he has blossomed into one of the best rim protectors in Nebraska. His block total this season ranked second in Class A, and his man-to-man defense was excellent. He really flashed against a talented Waukee (IA) team earlier this year, where he played great defense on 5-star Omaha Biliew. A very efficient finisher in the paint as well. The only thing holding him back right now is the free-throw shooting. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="981706" first="Ben" last="Hunzeker"] | SG | Lincoln Southwest</strong></p> <p><strong>Current: 13  Previous: 22<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/35-Ben-Hunzeker.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1071139 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/35-Ben-Hunzeker-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a></strong></p> <p>"Ultimate glue-guy" is how Hunzeker is described amongst the Prep Hoops Nebraska staff. He identifies what is needed on the court, whether it’s rebounding, shooting, or defense. He’s a capable passer too, with good vision and play recognition. He took on more of a playmaking role for Lincoln Southwest as a junior, and was very successful.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1031437" first="Mason" last="Strong"] | CG | Omaha North</strong></p> <p><strong>Current: 19  Previous: 73</strong></p> <p>Strong is a scalable player, meaning he can be put in a variety of contexts while still being impactful. He’s an excellent ball-handler with some shiftiness. Those two skills make him one of the better shot-creators in the state. He’s great with the ball in hands, but just as impactful off ball. Cutting, shooting off movement, and good rebounding despite being 5’10" make him a threat anywhere on the court at any given time.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="890576" first="Jacob" last="Sjuts"] | SF | Humphrey</strong></p> <p><strong>Current: 20  Previous: 37</strong></p> <p>Sjuts has great footwork in the post which he uses to get to his spots consistently. He won’t be crossing anyone up, but his handle is reliable and effective. Around the rim, he has great touch and can finish with either hand. He stretches the floor pretty well, a career 33% from deep.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1031436" first="Evan" last="Inselman"] | SF | Bellevue West</strong></p> <p><strong>Current: 25  Previous: 34</strong></p> <p>Inselman carved out a role on a deep Bellevue West team as a spot-up shooter and aggressive rebounder. After a miss, he was always around the ball, flying in from the perimeter. Lots of times he got the rebound, and the rest of the time he made the opposition work hard for the possession. He punished the defense when they helped onto the ball-handler with his quick, high shooting release.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="890599" first="Kuon" last="Kuon"] | SF | Mount Michael</strong></p> <p><strong>Current: 26  Previous: 40</strong></p> <p>The Mount Michael and Nebraska Supreme wing has loads of potential. Projecting forward, he can be a high-level defender on both the perimeter and inside as a rim protector and shot-blocker. He is comfortable taking three-pointers, although he doesn’t hit quite enough of them yet to be considered "good" in that area. The scaffolding is there for him to build on though as he refines his game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1018810" first="Brandon" last="Orgilbold"] | CG | Elkhorn North</strong></p> <p><strong>Current: 32  Previous: 65</strong></p> <p>In Elkhorn North’s inaugural season, Orgilbold was their engine. Acting as the point guard, he got two feet in the paint with regularity. He varies his strides and gets into the defender’s body to hinder their ability to contest. Without the ball, he routinely set his defender up in the corner for the backcut. And whether he’s rebounding, or attempting a shot at the rim, he can hang in the air and adjust as needed to secure the rebound or find an opening for the shot.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1019017" first="Logan" last="Wilson"] | PF | Omaha Westside</strong></p> <p><strong>Current: 36  Previous: 72<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/80-Logan-Wilson.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1071167 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/80-Logan-Wilson-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a></strong></p> <p>Most of the offensive load fell on the Westside guards, and Wilson’s opportunities were limited. Instead, he gave the team excellent rim protection and shot-blocking. He certainly wasn’t a zero on offense, though. He shot 68% from two, and 35% from three. In transition, he loved to trail the play and hit the three, catching the opposing big napping in the paint. He will be a huge factor in Westside’s success next year, as they will enter the season with high expectations.</p>