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New ’23 Rankings: Risers

New ’23 Rankings: Risers
AJ Vinent
AJ Vinent
September 6, 2022 @ 02:00 PM
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Eli Shetlar
Eli Shetlar 6'4" | SG | 2023
KS
Ketraleus Aldridge
Ketraleus Aldridge 6'4" | SF | 2023
KS
Tyson Ruud
Tyson Ruud 6'5" | SF | 2023
KS
Brian Hawthorne
Brian Hawthorne 6'2" | PG | 2023
KS
Aidan Wing
Aidan Wing 6'4" | SF | 2023
KS
Chris Harris
Chris Harris 6'6" | SF | 2023
KS
Makaen Hastings
Makaen Hastings 5'11" | PG | 2023
KS
Jaxson Brandl
Jaxson Brandl 6'2" | CG | 2023
KS
Kaeson Fisher-Brown
Kaeson Fisher-Brown 6'2" | CG | 2023
KS
Jace Steinmetz
Jace Steinmetz 6'3" | SG | 2023
KS
Ryle Riddlesperger
Ryle Riddlesperger 6'2" | PG | 2023
KS
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With the new class of 2023 Rankings dropping, here are some of the guys who earned to highest rises in spots according to our team.

Indiana State
Eli Shetlar

Eli Shetlar

KS
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Eli
Shetlar SG
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Andover
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
The new top player in Kansas, Shetlar had a monster spring and summer racking up mid-major division offers...
Written by AJ Vinent
Indiana State
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Eli Shetlar

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State: Kansas
School: Andover
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Arizona State
Ketraleus Aldridge

Ketraleus Aldridge

KS
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Ketraleus
Aldridge SF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Highland Park
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
The big time athlete from Highland Park takes a big jump after earning some MIAA and Low to...
Written by AJ Vinent
Arizona State
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Ketraleus Aldridge

Instagram Twitter
State: Kansas
School: Highland Park
Club: All Arkansas Red
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Highlights

Tyson Ruud

Tyson Ruud

KS
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Tyson
Ruud SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Basehor-Linwood
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
Another explosive wing player who earned Low to Mid Major and multiple MIAA offers this spring and summer....
Written by AJ Vinent
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Tyson Ruud

Twitter
State: Kansas
School: Basehor-Linwood
Club: SSA Hoops Elite
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Rockhurst
Brian Hawthorne

Brian Hawthorne

KS
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Brian
Hawthorne PG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
St. James
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
Hawthorne is a big riser from the grassroots run and with a monster high school season that is...
Written by AJ Vinent
Rockhurst
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Brian Hawthorne

Twitter
State: Kansas
School: St. James
Club: Drive 5
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Aidan Wing

Aidan Wing

KS
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Aidan
Wing SF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Bishop Miege
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
Wing does his thing both on the football field and the basketball court. His athletic versatility is what...
Written by AJ Vinent
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Aidan Wing

Instagram Twitter
State: Kansas
School: Bishop Miege
Club: KC RUN GMC
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Emporia State
Chris Harris

Chris Harris

KS
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Chris
Harris SF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Andover
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
The long and athletic wing earned a couple of really solid offers this spring and summer and has...
Written by AJ Vinent
Emporia State
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Chris Harris

Twitter
State: Kansas
School: Andover
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Highlights

Makaen Hastings

Makaen Hastings

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Makaen
Hastings PG
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
HS
Salina South
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
Hastings will be making the move from Solomon to Salina South with will be an intriguing move to...
Written by AJ Vinent
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Makaen Hastings

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State: Kansas
School: Salina South
Club: Colorado Hawks
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Jaxson Brandl

Jaxson Brandl

KS
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Jaxson
Brandl CG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Greeley County
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
Brandl racked up a ton of recognition this last high school season and was really impressive in each...
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Jaxson Brandl

Twitter
State: Kansas
School: Greeley County
Club: Western Kansas Elite 16U
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Kaeson Fisher-Brown

Kaeson Fisher-Brown

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Kaeson
Fisher-Brown CG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Derby
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KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
The scoring guard continues to elevate his stock and earned a couple of solid NAIA offers and a...
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Kaeson Fisher-Brown

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State: Kansas
School: Derby
Club: Mentality By Michael Watson
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Highlights

Jace Steinmetz

Jace Steinmetz

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Jace
Steinmetz SG
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Garden City High Scool
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
A massive riser this spring and then really sprung out this summer, shooting it at a high level...
Written by AJ Vinent
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Jace Steinmetz

Twitter
State: Kansas
School: Garden City High Scool
Club: SSA Hoops Black
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Highlights

Ryle Riddlesperger

Ryle Riddlesperger

KS
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Ryle
Riddlesperger PG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Hugoton
|
KS
New ’23 Rankings: Risers
Continues to become more than just a top tier shooter and has developed the overall point guard game...
Written by AJ Vinent
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Ryle Riddlesperger

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State: Kansas
School: Hugoton
Club: SSA Elite Black Then WKE 17U Blue
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