2022 Rankings Update: The Stock Risers (Part II)

Tony Roe July 15, 2021 @ 12:37 PM

<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Janssen-crop-2794x1834-1624067517.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1218897" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Janssen-crop-2794x1834-1624067517-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="962665" first="Blake" last="Janssen"] | PG | Iowa Falls-Alden The move: 97 to 69 A 6-0 lead guard, Janssen is an excellent passer who thrives on getting others involved. He always has his head up and he does a great job getting into the teeth of the defense, making them collapse, and then finding pocket passes to open teammates for easy layups. He has a quick, smooth release off the catch and is willing to post up smaller defenders.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158457" first="Cooper" last="Nailor"] | PG | Indianola The move: 126 to 70 Nailor is a high-level ball-handler who sees the floor extremely well. He values possessions and doesn't force anything, doing a great job getting his talented teammates involved offensively, and he has the ability to turn the corner and get to the rim, or pull up from behind the arc. His value comes as a true lead guard, but he is a capable scorer as well.   [player_tooltip player_id="784972" first="Kir" last="Diew"] | SF | Valley The move: 112 to 83 Diew transferred to Valley from Hoover, and that may end up being a good move for his long-term potential. With the Huskies, he rarely touched the ball, but he was a focal point of the Tigers' attack when we saw them play in June. He's an athletic 6-7 forward who runs the floor and has decent footwork and touch on his post touches. His strength comes in his defensive versatility, as he has the length and footwork to be a switchable defender who can protect the rim or hold his own on the perimeter.   [player_tooltip player_id="1200221" first="Michael" last="Lowery Jr"]. | PG | Davenport North The move: 120 to 84 A good athlete and solid defender, Lowery has been solid for the Barnstormers this summer on both ends of the floor. He plays downhill and gets to the bucket, where he's a strong finisher, and he defends well both on and off the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id="962678" first="Kaden" last="Hall"] | PF | English Valleys The move: 104 to 86 Improved efficiency headlined Hall's junior season, in which he averaged 19.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks a game, while shooting 52% from the floor. He'll need to add some more range to his game as he transitions to the next level, but he's a powerful forward with good hands and touch around the bucket who impacts the game on both ends.   [player_tooltip player_id="784983" first="Craig" last="Mills"] | C | Kennedy The move: 157 to 100 A big, physical interior presence, Mills has soft hands and good footwork on the block. He's a nimble big who protects the paint and uses his physicality effectively.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158464" first="Nathan" last="Avery"] | SF | Winterset The move: 138 to 103 A 6-4 big who runs the floor hard, cuts to the basket off the ball, and can stretch the floor out to the high school line, Avery looks primed to have a big senior year for the Huskies. With his improved stroke and ability to control the glass, he should be a key piece for a Winterset team that will be much improved.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158483" first="Chris" last="Louis"] | SG | Centennial The move: 154 to 104 An athletic and efficient two-way player, Louis can defend either perimeter spot and can score from all three levels. He's a good passer who values the basketball and knows when to facilitate and when to score. He's a solid all-around player who limits mistakes.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/24-Jackson-Snyder-crop-1698x1115-1624465411.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1221814" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/24-Jackson-Snyder-crop-1698x1115-1624465411-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1158502" first="Jackson" last="Snyder"] | SG | Centennial The move: 183 to 105 A key role player for the Jaguars last year, Snyder looks ready to step into a bigger role as a senior. He's a 6-1 wing with good athleticism and a big, physical frame. He finishes through contact at a high level around the rim, and he handles the ball well. He can defend multiple positions with his blend of size, strength, and athleticism.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158492" first="Levi" last="Schelhaas"] | PG | Pella Christian The move: 172 to 136 A diminutive 5-9 lead guard, Schelhaas is someone who is equally adept at facilitating or scoring. He can fill it up from all three levels, and if he can improve upon his shooting splits (38-31-77) as a senior, he could help lead the Eagles deep in the 2A tournament.