2022: Prospects on the Rise, Part I

<h5>The high school basketball season is right around the corner and it’s never too early to look at some prospects on the rise. Here’s a look at some 2022 prospects on the rise in Part I. </h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="848076" first="Donovan" last="Atwell"] | 6’5 Shooting Guard | Providence Day</h5> <p>Atwell had quite a productive summer on the EYBL circuit with Team CP3 this past month. Tulsa, Coastal Carolina and Murray State are the latest schools to offer him, putting eight schools on his official offer list. He’s a wiry perimeter threat with a knack for knocking down shots on all three levels. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="848077" first="Karon" last="Boyd"] | 6’5 Wing/Forward | Cannon School</h5> <p>Boyd is starting to turn heads with his ability to fly around for rebounds and plays at the rim. He’s recently been offered by Emory &amp; Henry and UNC-Asheville. He’s a forward with a strong build that allows him to play multiple roles on the floor. He’s due for a strong senior season.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="574446" first="Bryce" last="Alfino"] | 6’3 Guard | Combine Academy</h5> <p>Alfino is an emerging name to know at Combine Academy given his ability to shoot the ball and defend. He’s put on some strength that he uses to play a physical brand of basketball on the defensive end. He holds offers from UNC-Greensboro, Winthrop, UMass, Radford, Howard and UIC.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="932456" first="Omari" last="Bolden"] | 6’3 Guard | Quality Education Academy</h5> <p>Bolden had a strong spring/summer with Big Shots Winston-Salem Select, showing his growth on the wing as a shooter and slasher. He’s really added the offensive element to his game with his ability to score and use his athleticism while still maintaining his awareness on the defensive end. Colleges in need of a wiry, combo guard, look no further.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="577847" first="Nikolas" last="Graves"] | 6’3 Point Guard | Greensboro Day</h5> <p>Graves has turned heads all summer long and continues to reel in offers. Austin Peay and Drexel are the latest schools to offer him, adding to Western Carolina, Charlotte, Mercer and Boston. He’s a floor general that’s really put his foot on the gas in terms of being more aggressive with the ball in his hands and a lot more deliberate as a point guard.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="574457" first="Nathan" last="Brafford"] | 6’9 Forward/Wing | Rabun Gap</h5> <p>Brafford is probably one of the more under-the-radar names in the state of North Carolina. He’s an inside-out threat that creates matchup problems on the wing with his shooting and ability to operate off the bounce. Western Carolina, UNC-Greensboro, Mercer and Rhode Island are the latest schools to offer him, leaving him at eight total offers.</p>