2023 Ranking Risers: Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With so many significant risers in the 2023 class, we decided to look at them in two separate groups. Here are the top-rising guards from the latest ranking update (listed by number of spots they rose):</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1407806' first='Cameron' last='Doss'], 5-foot-11 guard, 2023, Bonner Springs – #80 from #115 (35 spots) (pictured):</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For a guy who just got ranked in August, Doss is shooting up the list. He was a solid contributor for the Braves a year ago, but he's since exploded on the summer circuit and for his school. He's a swift and shifty point guard who can get to shots at every level. He's been consistent in his production and is averaging 20 points on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1357791' first='Caleb' last='Carr'], 5-foot-11 guard, 2023, Baldwin – #65 from #96 (31 spots):</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a senior year this guy is having. After racking up a lot of accolades doubling up as a soccer and cross country star in the fall, he's having a big impact leading the Bulldogs, who are 9-1 and ranked among the top 4A teams in the state. The senior is doing it all: 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals. He's a smart defender, brilliant shooter and a guy who can go all day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1624985' first='Jayse' last='Boatwright'], 6-foot-1 guard, 2023, Shawnee Mission West – #78 from #105 (27 spots):</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boatwright is a big, physical guard who runs the show for a team that has battled a tough schedule this year. He can get to shots because of his size and toughness, and has shown the ability to connect from deep at times. The thing that jumps out most from his stats this season is his efficiency. He's hitting 63% from the field. The senior is averaging 13 points and 6.5 boards per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1454148' first='Kaeson' last='Fisher-Brown'], 6-foot guard, 2023, Derby –#18 from #40 (22 spots):</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown ascended to be the veteran leader of the Panthers after a fine junior season. He has great ability to score the ball, hitting from deep and on jumpers in the midrange. He is averaging 19 points, along with 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. But the most important number for Fisher-Brown is 7-1. The Panthers are ranked among the top teams in 6A and it's largely due to the senior's leadership ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->