Weekly Stock Risers (Class of 2022)

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Class of 2022 prospects who have been putting in some serious work in recent games.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/Adebayo-Popoola.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1264448" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/Adebayo-Popoola-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>Ade Popoola (Parkway North): The athletic 6’5 wing has a nice combination of explosive athleticism and 3-point shooting ability. He averaged 27 points and 10 rebounds in three Vikings’ victories last week. For the season, he is averaging 21.8 points and 9.4 rebounds while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Robert-Lewis1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1177946" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Robert-Lewis1-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="984516" first="Robert" last="Lewis"] (Cardinal Ritter): The athletic 6’8 forward has been on an ultra-hot streak in recent games. He has score at least 30 points in five of his last six games. I’m back to back games, he scored 37 points against Modesto Christian (CA), then followed up with a 34-point performance against Peoria Notre Dame at the Quincy (IL) Shootout.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/F0FF6E9C-AA9E-4403-BAEF-C5FC4B19F8B1-crop-1170x769-1643126529.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1372917" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/F0FF6E9C-AA9E-4403-BAEF-C5FC4B19F8B1-crop-1170x769-1643126529-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1050178" first="Christian" last="Branson"] (Mehlville): A versatile 6’6 wing player who can excel anywhere on the floor with his size and overall playmaking ability on the perimeter. He has a good feel for the game and he’ll deliver pinpoint passes from a variety of angles. In his last three games, he averaged 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists; all Panthers victories.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/675989E1-4120-4A80-A351-D1D9F751E09E.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1373028" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/675989E1-4120-4A80-A351-D1D9F751E09E-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1010547" first="Gavin" last="Davis"] (Willard): The 6’4 forward earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team at the Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament with his all around play. He’s a hard working player who eats well around the basket and stays active on the boards. He averaged 24 points a game in the tournament, including a 31 -point, 13-rebound performance against Joplin in the fifth place game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/13545575-4BA0-4D79-A3C7-7D180DFFA329.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1373048" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/13545575-4BA0-4D79-A3C7-7D180DFFA329-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p> [player_tooltip player_id="991578" first="Boston" last="Sanders"] (Odessa): An excellent 6’3 guard who is a resourceful offensive player who also plays an unselfish game. He is averaging 20 points, five rebounds and seven assists a game. He also surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his career. He led Odessa to the championship of the Pleasant Hill Tournament.</p>