2023 Rankings Update: Stock Risers (Part Two)

<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1018714" first="Wade" last="Voss"] <em>Current: 14 Previous: 18</em></strong></p> <p>Voss is a talented, versatile scoring threat. He can score with his back to the basket, facing up, and from the perimeter. The biggest strides in his game were made because of his improved athleticism. Getting to the rim was easier for him this summer, his finishing around the basket improved, and he defended the perimeter much more effectively.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1031440" first="Lukas" last="Helms"] <em>Current: 21 Previous: 35</em></strong></p> <p>There were not many players who dictated the action on the court better than Helms this summer. He consistently made the right plays on offense with the basketball, and was often the lead initiator for Lincoln Supreme 16U National 1. His intelligence extends to the defensive end where he lives in the passing lanes and utilizes terrific body positioning to eliminate advantages and make it much tougher on opposing offenses.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1152113" first="Jacob" last="Martin"] <em>Current: 24 Previous: 29 (pictured)</em></strong></p> <p>The Omaha South guard has impactful size at the point guard position, which makes him an incredibly difficult guard in isolation when paired with his ball-handling ability and court vision. He can manipulate multiple levels of defense with body feints and ball fakes. I would like to see him have more impact off the ball, because I know he could be a great cutter and floor-spacing option. I was impressed with his ability to defend this summer, both in isolation situations and within team concepts.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1023545" first="Jared" last="Townsley"] <em>Current: 30 Previous: 43</em></strong></p> <p>Townsley proved to be a dangerous perimeter shooter off the catch. There were multiple comebacks by Lincoln Supreme 16U National 1 this summer that were fueled by his hot shooting and competitiveness. Similar to his teammate, [player_tooltip player_id="1031440" first="Lukas" last="Helms"], he is a heady defender who positions himself well no matter the scenario, and uses active hands to disturb ball-handlers without fouling.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1023547" first="Connor" last="Hamilton"] <em>Current: 34 Previous: 44</em></strong></p> <p>If you’re looking for a steady ball-handler who knows where to be and makes an impact whether he has the ball or not, Hamilton is a terrific option. All summer long, he looked for areas to make an impact whether that was playmaking, spacing the floor, rebounding, or defending. He relocates and cuts to open up advantages for teammates, a skill that flies under the radar. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154474" first="Isaiah" last="Jackson"] <em>Current: 37: Previous 47</em></strong></p> <p>Jackson is a tall, long, athletic prospect who started to find himself this summer. He showed improved awareness on the defensive end, where he has the potential to be a great player. He slides his feet well, and has the length to alter shots even when he is beat. The next step for him is to bring it every play and eliminate the mental lapses on the court.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>