2023 Top Stock-Risers Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 rankings update is finally here, coinciding with the start of the academic school year. Prospects move up the rankings in a big way with a couple players taking massive jumps up the rankings. Here are the top stock-risers from the 2023 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466415' first='Matthew' last='Nervi'], 6'1 PG Scotch Plains-Fanwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nervi took the biggest jump in the rankings update as he moved up 69 spots. The 6'1 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finish around the basket. Nervi is more than just a slasher as he can knock down open jumpers from the perimeter and has a nice release on his jumper. He runs the offense effectively in the half court and is a solid defender. Nervi is a gritty floor general who should have a strong senior season for the Raiders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1016742' first='Jahmir' last='Payoute'], 6'5 SF/PF Snyder</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payoute had a big summer for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078574' first='NJ' last='Bulldogs'], which resulted in him moving up 56 spots. The 6'5 forward knows how to get position down low and finishes strong around the basket. Payoute has a nice touch around the basket and is able to get to the basket from the perimeter. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Payoute is a tough forward prospect who will be one to watch in Hudson County this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1017193' first='Augustine' last='McGee'], 6'3 CG Elizabeth</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McGee moved up 45 spots in the update and could move up more with his transfer to Elizabeth. The 6'3 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finish around the rim. McGee can also score in the mid-range and can knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. He gets his teammates involved in the half court and can defend both guard spots. McGee's ability to play on and off the ball is something that will help his game in a big way this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1269794' first='Anthony' last='Loscalzo'], 6'1 SG Hun</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loscalzo had a big summer with the Raiders and the Penn Warriors, which led him to a 44-point jump in the update. The 6'1 guard has a lightning quick release and can knock down jumpers in bunches. Loscalzo moves well without the ball in his hands and has a nice touch in the mid-range. He has an underrated handle, and the ball doesn't stick in his hands. Loscalzo is a sharpshooting guard prospect whose ability to get hot from distance in a hurry will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1400482' first='Ahmad' last='Robertson'], 5'10 PG Snyder</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robertson moved up 40 spots in the rankings update as he made plays at both ends of the floor in the summer for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078574' first='NJ' last='Bulldogs']. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and get to the rim. Robertson is a crafty finisher around the basket and does not mind drawing contact in the paint. He plays with quick hands on the defensive end and is a solid passer. Robertson is a twitchy lead guard whose ability to get into the paint and create will help his game in 2022-23.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Other Prospects to Know:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1402086' first='Nikola' last='Borovicanin'], 6'3 PG Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1402094' first='David' last='Gheysens'], 6'3 SG Moorestown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1401570' first='Harmehar' last='Chhabra'], 6'5 PF South Brunswick</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456813' first='Ian' last='Harvey-Williams'], 6'1 CG Olympus Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1402095' first='Josh' last='Eli'], 6'6 SG Paul VI</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->