Rankings Update: Unranked Freshmen Vol 2

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The updated rankings are set to be released next month. This will be our most extensive rankings to date, with tons of new players making their way into the rankings. Perhaps no class will see as many new additions as the class of 2025. Our current rankings consist of 37 players and because of a combination of talent and opportunity this class is shaping up to be one of the deepest ones in recent years. In this article, a follow-up to unranked freshmen Vol 1, we take a look at some unranked freshmen set to make an appearance in the rankings.</span></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1373152" first="Elijah" last="Coleman"] <em>6’1 SG Clark</em> - Coleman has long arms and looks like a player. He has a knack for scoring the basketball on awkward drives through the paint. He is a decent slasher and has shown he can make open threes in catch-and-shoot situations. The freshman is getting his feet wet, this year seeing minutes for Clark. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1337674" first="Ladanian" last="Ivery"] <em>5’9 PG Valley</em> - Ivery is the type of player that impacts the game on both ends. He is a tough, hard-nosed defender, that specializes in harassing opponents with his on-ball defense. On the offensive end, Ivery is a good floor spacer, who has shown that he is accurate out to the college three point line. The freshman has experienced typical first season up and downs, but he has put together some solid performances, including a 9 point outing against Shadow Ridge. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1373157" first="Xavier" last="Shufford"] <em>6’5 C Valley</em> - Shufford has size, and along with that comes promise. The big man has helped solidify the middle for the Vikings. Shufford has long arms, and uses them to protect the rim, and snag in traffic boards. While he’s still raw, he’s shown that he can contribute on the offensive end, with a 21 point effort over Shadow Ridge. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1335934" first="Lantz" last="Stephenson"] <em>6’4 SG Coronado</em> - Stephenson passes the eye test. At 6’4 with a good frame he looks like the prototypical college wing. Currently, the freshman loves to slash, and attack the basket downhill, as he develops his handle and wiggle, he’s going to become more and more of a problem. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1356821" first="Antonio" last="McCraven"] <em>5’8 PG Bonanz</em>a <em>(featured image)</em> - McCraven has produced for our #1 4A squad. A do it all perimeter player, McCraven has been counted on to handle the ball, defend opposing PG’s and knock down open shots. He’s done all of these things seamlessly while helping the Bengals to their fast start. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1338783" first="Ghalib" last="Ghallab"] <em>6’6 C Chaparral</em> - Ghallab has a lot of potential. He’s a big body banger, but he’s displayed a nice soft touch with his left hand, combined with nimble feet. The big man from Chap is a volume rebounder, who has shown he is at his most dangerous around the rim. </p> <p><strong>Matthew Rittenhouse</strong> <em>5’9 PG Galena</em> - It has been a tough year for the Grizzles, however, Rittenhouse has been a bright spot. A high IQ player, the PG has held his own in his initial varsity season. He’s scored the ball, but perhaps his best trait has been his toughness. The 5’9 guard is one of the teams leading rebounders averaging nearly 5 per contest. </p> <p><em>Follow</em></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/7outzbballclub1"><em>On Twitter</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bruceprephoops/"><em>On IG</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrepHoopsNV"><em>Like Us On FB</em></a></p>