2024 Rankings: Stock Rising Forwards/Bigs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 rankings is a loaded class in the state as evidenced by the latest update. Take a look at Part I of the Forwards/Bigs whose stock rose following the conclusion of the high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! 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