2024 Rankings Update: Stock Risers
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Jordan Leslie Jordan Leslie 6'0" | PG Mullen | 2024 State CO – Mullen Jordan Leslie Jordan Leslie 6'0" | PG Mullen | 2024 State CO has made a huge jump in the rankings moving from the 20s to the…
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Continue ReadingJordan Leslie Jordan Leslie 6'0" | PG Mullen | 2024 State CO – Mullen
Jordan Leslie Jordan Leslie 6'0" | PG Mullen | 2024 State CO has made a huge jump in the rankings moving from the 20s to the top 10. Jordan has proven to be one of the top guards in the state due to his very impressive stat line. This year he is averaging 22.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 4.5 steals. Jordan is a true point guard who teams can trust to have a heavy usage rate. He is a physical guard who does a good job of creating and finishing through contact. Jordan has also been shooting well from three-point land and in the mid-range, making him a three-level scorer. On the defensive end, he is an in-your-face defender with quick hands, making him a very good defensive prospect.
Jayce King – Fort Collins
Jayce King is another player taking a big leap moving from the 20s to the top 15. Jayce has been a vital piece for Fort Collins, a team that has proven to be one of the best in 6A. He uses quick twitches and swooping crossover to get past defenders. Jayce is a smooth shooter off of the dribble both from three-point range and in the mid-range. He is a good athlete who uses his high vertical to finish over defenders. On the defensive end, he plays with great energy using his quickness to cut off opponents.
Kyree Polk – Vista PEAK Prep
Kyree Polk has improved his game quickly ever since coming back from injury. Kyree stands at 6’9 and has a massive frame allowing him to outmuscle many opposing bigs. He has improved his footwork and balance with the ball in the post making him one of the best back-to-the-basket players in the state. Kyree has shown flashes of soft touch on his post hooks and mid-range jumpers. His big frame and height make him a good rebounder as he takes up so much space on the floor and is hard to box out. Kyree continues to improve his game ever since returning, if he keeps improving at this rate he could be a problem.
Brady Kennison Brady Kennison 6'0" | CG Thompson Valley | 2024 State CO – Thompson Valley
Brady Kennison Brady Kennison 6'0" | CG Thompson Valley | 2024 State CO is a gritty guard who has taken a huge jump this year moving from the 30s to the top 20. Brady is a smooth scorer off of the dribble who can quickly pull up into mid-range jumpers. He does a very good job pushing the pace for his team by using active hands to deflect passes and quickly sprinting down the floor. Brady is a creative finisher around the rim who uses a variety of steps and reverses to score on defenders. Brady has stood out with his toughness on the floor and his ability to put his team on his back.
Noah Hellem Noah Hellem 5'10" | SG Air Academy | 2024 State CO – Air Academy
Noah Hellem Noah Hellem 5'10" | SG Air Academy | 2024 State CO has proven to be one of the top shooters in the state making him a huge stock booster moving from the 50s to the top 30. Noah is a small shooting guard who has the ability to knock down tough shots off of the catch in a hurry. He has also improved his ability to attack closeouts by making a quick move to get downhill or to a quick pull-up jumper. Noah has steadily improved his game showing improvement each season. He has done a very good job buying into his role for Air Academy, making him one of the best pure bucket-getters in Colorado.