Illinois 2022 Wing Stock Risers

<p>With the new 2022 rankings being unveiled we now look at the shooting guards and small forwards that made the biggest moves up the board!  Here they are in <strong>Illinois 2022 Wing Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="999560" first="Christian" last="Jones"] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <p>Previous Ranking: #41<br /> Current Ranking: #16</p> <p>Jones could be easily classified as a combo guard, but we feel his biggest value at the next level will be as a secondary ball handler with playmaking ability.  That is what he showed during June where he had a ton of buzz playing with East St. Louis. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="996082" first="David" last="Hubbard"] (Champaign Centennial)</strong></p> <p>Previous Ranking: #63<br /> Current Ranking: #42</p> <p>Hubbard is an ultra smooth two guard that is a multi level bucket getter.  He was effective getting in the mid-range for the Champaign Heat where he elevated for jumpers, but also showed he could take it in all the way for scores.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863595" first="Matthew" last="Volkening"] (Marengo)</strong></p> <p>Previous Ranking: #65<br /> Current Ranking: #45</p> <p>Volkening elevated his stock back up after a strong July with Kessel Heat.  He is a plus shooter off the catch that showed there was more to his game as he hit shots off the bounce and displayed improved athleticism.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1276128" first="Kenneth" last="Hayes"] (Zion Benton)</strong></p> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br /> Current Ranking: #72</p> <p>Highest debut among the wing prospects in the class was this Zion Benton small forward.  Hayes is a tough and physical downhill slasher that knows how to get the job done.  He also brought intensity on the defensive end and rebounding.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1106928" first="Max" last="Love"] (St. Charles North)</strong></p> <p>Previous Ranking: #92<br /> Current Ranking: #73</p> <p>Love has such a feathery jump shot that was shown off throughout the summer both with his high school team and HIT.  Plays with an ease to his game as a versatile forward that at the small college level can play two through four.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1198899" first="Sebastian" last="Blachut"] (Lake Park)<br /> </strong><br /> Previous Ranking: #114<br /> Current Ranking: #93</p> <p>Blachut continued to elevate his stock after a strong spring.  Plus athlete that explodes at the rim.  Handles it with creativity and can score off the dribble with consistency.  Good secondary ball handler as well.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210394" first="Kevin" last="Vasser"] (Yorkville Christian)</strong></p> <p>Previous Ranking: #142<br /> Current Ranking: #99</p> <p>Vasser is like a running back with ball in his hands as he hits the hole and accelerates to the hoop in the open floor going coast to coast.  Finishes with athleticism at the hoop scoring in bunches.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1049053" first="Ryan" last="Duncan"] (Chicago U-High)<br /> </strong>Previous Ranking: #173<br /> Current Ranking: #100</p> <p>Duncan had a strong close to his summer playing with RISE.  Shooting guard that can play some on the ball as well.  Plus sniper with deep range on his shot and displayed solid athleticism.</p>