July Stock Boosters: Class of 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nine players that boosted their stock during the month of July...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e81c6d85ef1","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1289040"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1289040' first='Marcus' last='Hall'] continues to move up our rankings ferociously. Based on what we've seen, don't think a top 10 spot is out of the question. Hall picked up a Division 1 offer from UW-Green Bay. Might be a bit of a reach for that level now, but there's plenty of upside and Hall is at the very least one of the top Division 2 prospects in the Midwest. A sweet-shooting, smooth 6-foot-8 stretch forward, Hall has some serious mismatch nightmare potential. He can create off the bounce, run off screens, take guys into the post, and play some point guard. A prospect that's looked better and better each time we see him, Hall has made a huge rise since the start of his junior season and is a player we whiffed on early.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1043749"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Look for [player_tooltip player_id='1043749' first='Emmett' last='Lawton'] to move into the top 25 after a huge summer. The Notre Dame standout just went crazy during the month of July and cooked some of the top talent in the Midwest and even nationally. Division 2 programs are now starting to jump in here quickly. A hand-down, man-down shooter, Lawton is extremely confident in his stroke and is simply isn't fazed by a hand in his face. He's got a killer instinct and gets the green light every time he touches the basketball. A better athlete than his body type might suggest, Lawton is a strong transition scorer as well and doesn't get enough credit for his work as a defender either.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1138463"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1138463' first='Demarion' last='Burch'] is very under ranked right now and probably finds himself in the top 10. The Milwaukee Hamilton standout is the most explosive scorer in this class and landed a few Division 1 offers this summer. When he's got it going, Burch can put up huge numbers in a hurry. He's a terrific shot creator from all levels, pushes the pace in transition, and can make some scary plays above the rim.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1022499"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Thought [player_tooltip player_id='1022499' first='Bennett' last='Fried'] (La Crosse Central) started playing some of his best ball in June and July. He was a little quiet in the spring and fell back in the rankings. There were some moments over the summer where he woke us up again. Fried has always been an intriguing, high-upside prospect with a ton of potential. The 6-foot-7 wing/forward can handle the ball, shoot it from the outside, and features some explosive leaping ability. Consistent and development haven't always been what we thought, but Fried did seem to break out of his shell and start showing dominant flashes. Could be a really good pickup for a Division 2 program and somebody that Division 3's are probably praying that he falls.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1138451"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1138451' first='Collin' last='Madson'] is one of those prospects that's just been working the last three years and now his time is coming. The Mukwonago guard will be one of the bigger risers in the rankings and probably played his way onto a lot of Division 2 recruiting boards at the WBCA June Jam. A unique prospect, Madson is a 6-foot-4 combo guard/wing that can score, rebound, defend, and most certainly facilitate. Madson is one of the few guys in this class that basically is his team's system. Everything runs through him. Madson has complete control and makes everyone around him better.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1141642"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"It's heart over height for this kid. [player_tooltip player_id='1141642' first='Solomon' last='Garrison'] (Homestead) has a noticeable passion for the game and despite being 5-foot-9, isn't going to back down from anybody. Garrison can absolutely fly with the basketball and has some of the best blow-by ability in the state. He's learned to utilize head fakes and change of pace about as well as any guard in his class. In crunch time, Garrison shows up too. He wants the ball in his hands when his team needs a bucket.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1200576"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1200576' first='Mikail' last='Harmison'] started showing flashes in the spring and by the month of July, was really putting it all together. The Appleton West product is playing his best ball going into the 2022-23 season. A 6-foot-4 wing with a college ready body and a reliable 3-point stroke, Harmison looks like a prototypical swingman for the next level. If he can continue to use that frame to attack off the bounce and finish through contact the way he did at the Prep Hoops Last Dance, you're probably going to see him being a big priority for a lot of programs.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1039283"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Always liked [player_tooltip player_id='1039283' first='Seth' last='Bunders'] (Wauzeka-Steuben), but he hasn't played the best competition in high school and looked overwhelmed at times in some higher level AAU games. Thought in July, Bunders really started to get over that a bit and make plays against bigger, more athletic players. The 6-foot guard is highly skilled and smart with the basketball in his hands. He's one of those guards that sees the game differently and has an outstanding feel.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1349129"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"We've been talking about this for a while. [player_tooltip player_id='1349129' first='Nic' last='Williams'] was perhaps at times his team's fourth option at La Crosse Central last season, but it was obvious how much he meant to that program, which reached the Division 2 state title game. He'll now head to the forefront for the Red Raiders and his confidence has taken off. A point guard with outstanding position size (6-4), Williams can carry a team offensively. He's a plus-length playmaker that will see the entire floor, knock down his open 3's, and make impact plays defensively. Want to see how he reacts when there's an 'X' on his back and he's at the top of scouting reports, but Williams could still be climbing higher than where he have him in the next rankings update.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /-->