Rise Above Program spotlight Class of 2023

<p>The Rise Above AAU program out of the south shore has grown to be a high level program in Massachusetts. They will be active in the fall playing in a variety of tournaments, many on the zero Gravity Circuit. In this post we spotlight players from Rise Above class of 2023 you should keep an eye out for this fall. </p> <p><strong>Logan Murphy, Position G,  HT 6’3</strong></p> <p>Logan has a high level of potential. Logan is a long guard, who can score out on the wing, off the dribble, and he shoots the ball at a high volume. Logan is very athletic, and can play above the rim. Logan is a playmaker, and a very effective scorer. Logan is a scrappy player, with a nice skill set. Logan should keep getting better, and I think has the game to play at possibly the division 1 college level.</p> <p><strong>Jake Peterson, Position SG, HT6’4, </strong></p> <p>Jake is a high level shot maker. Jake has a smooth shot, and opposing teams will not leave him open. Jake has had games where he made  6 three pointers, and 9 three pointers.  Although shooting is Jakes best attribute, Jake can impact the game in other ways as well. Jake has good Length, And can score off the dribble. Jake is also a very strong defender.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1081894" first="Ray" last="Johnson"] , Position PG, HT 6’1, </strong></p> <p>Ray is a point guard, who is a very smart player and a leader. Ray is a good passer, and has a very nice jump shot. Ray get's to the basket well, and with ease. Ray has become a high level shooter. Ray is also a great on ball defender, with good instincts. Ray has the game to play at the next level.</p> <p><strong>Stephen Willand, HT 6'6, position PF</strong></p> <p>Stephen is a stat line, and a double double machine. He is a high level finisher, and rebounder. Stephen is a strong built, and can body his way in the paint. Stephen can stretch the floor and play out on the wing as well. Stephen has had some big stat lines with games of 15 rebounds and 30 points. Stephens has a lot of upside to his game, and will be great in a college system. </p> <p><strong>Alex Baynes, Position G</strong></p> <p>Alex is a quick point guard, with good handles, and good jump shot. Alex is a tough and scrappy player. Alex has very active hands on defense, and can force turnovers. Alex is a player who you will see take a big jump from his sophomore year, to his Junior year. </p>