<p>As the winter comes to an end we take a look at the newly updated State Rankings for the class of 2022 players. Our staff here at Prep Hoops Pennsylvania has diligently gathered information and worked extremely hard to develop a quality comprehensive list of 260 high school basketball student-athletes that will graduate this summer. With the playoffs moving forward throughout the state these young men rose to the occasion in the regular season and climbed up in our rankings from the beginning of the year. Let's take a glance at the Stock Risers of the 2022 class for this ranking update...</p>
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<p><strong>Pennsylvania Rankings Stock Risers:</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#13 [player_tooltip player_id="991219" first="Jake" last="DiMichele"] / 6’3 / combo guard / OLSH High School</span> </p>
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<li>Climbed 3 spots from #16 in our rankings</li>
<li>A talented combo-guard that can "take over" a game and come through in crunch time for his teammates</li>
<li>He continues to lead his OLSH Chargers to an undefeated and record-breaking season </li>
<li>Recruitment: Jake has slight division 1 interest, but division 2 schools are extremely interested</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#14 [player_tooltip player_id="1188543" first="Jaden" last="Gales"] / 6’5 / wing forward / Bishop Canevin High School</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Climbed 11 spots from #25 in our rankings</li>
<li>An athletic slasher that gets out in transition while finishing at the rim with thunderous slam dunks</li>
<li>He looks to lead his team to another WPIAL Championship this week to follow up last season's title</li>
<li>Recruitment: Jaden has garnered a good amount of interest from division 2 college coaches </li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#18 [player_tooltip player_id="1188541" first="Kevaughn" last="Price"] / 6’1 / shooting guard / Bishop Canevin High School</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Climbed 9 spots from #27 in our rankings</li>
<li>Has the strength and physicality to get to the basket, while finding open shots for his team</li>
<li>A quality defender that causes havoc for his opponents and likes to push the ball on the break</li>
<li>Recruitment: Kevaughn has developed a variety of division 2 and 3 college interest</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#20 [player_tooltip player_id="991215" first="Eli" last="Yofan"] / 6’3 / combo guard / Fox Chapel High School</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Climbed 8 spots from #28 in our rankings</li>
<li>This high IQ performer is a proven leader and creates opportunities not only for himself but everyone else on the floor</li>
<li>He can score in a variety of ways during a game and always wants the ball in crucial situations</li>
<li>Recruitment: Eli has interest from division 1 and 2 programs due to his consistent performance over the last two seasons</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#24 [player_tooltip player_id="1188544" first="Vason" last="Stevenson"] / 6’3 / shooting guard / Montour High School</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Climbed 9 spots from #33 in our rankings</li>
<li>The ability of this young man on both ends of the court has made him a nightmare to play against all season</li>
<li>His mid-range and perimeter jumper improved tremendously during the regular season and he is looking for a WPIAL championship</li>
<li>Recruitment: Vason is creating a buzz on the division 2 and 3 levels</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#39 [player_tooltip player_id="1283490" first="Armend" last="Karpuzi"] / 6’3 / wing forward / Deer Lakes High School</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Climbed 31 spots from #70 in our rankings</li>
<li>Throughout the season he has been a consistent player for his team-leading an impressive turn-around year at Deer Lakes</li>
<li>He likes to penetrate the lane but still can knock down the perimeter jump shot</li>
<li>Recruitment: Armend will continue to gather interest from division 3 schools</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#41 [player_tooltip player_id="991254" first="Will" last="Wagner"] / 6’1 / combo guard / Charleroi High School</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Climbed 11 spots from #52 in our rankings</li>
<li>His defensive improved and he became a quality defender in the half-court and full-court pressure</li>
<li>Look for this young baller to fill up the stat sheet in a hurry during a game</li>
<li>Recruitment: Will can be a division 3 player shortly</li>
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