2025 Rankings Update: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1577485' first='Jean' last='Paul Ndong'] - Northfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577485' first='Jean' last='Paul Ndong'] had the biggest stock-boosting season of anyone in the class, jumping from the 70s to the top 10. Jean Paul is a lengthy wing that has grown his confidence and skillset to make himself one of the top prospects in his class. He has a smooth jump shot and a high release point which makes it hard to contest. Jean Paul always had a good set jumper but has improved his scoring variety by getting downhill or to his spots on the three-point line or in the mid-range for pull-up jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1479328' first='Royce' last='Edwards'] - Rangeview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1479328' first='Royce' last='Edwards'] is a floor general who proved to be one of the top point guards in his class. Royce proved to be a well-rounded player who can do multiple things to positively affect the game. He is a solid shooter who can hit catch and shoot threes or quick mid-range pull-up jumpers. Royce does a good job doing the little things like making the extra pass or boxing out to prepare for a rebound. He is a guard who plays with the poise of an older player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1493068' first='London' last='Praytor'] - Liberty</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1493068' first='London' last='Praytor'] is a lengthy raw athletic big man with some great upside. London stands at 6'9 and does a good job of running in the open court. His height and long arms allow him to drop the ball right in the basket when finishing around the rim. London has an untraditional jumper with a high release that he shoots with respectable efficiency, I will be intrigued to see how much shooting he does from the outside. His length and athleticism give him upside as a rim protector.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1479336' first='Walker' last='Shields'] - Fossil Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1479336' first='Walker' last='Shields'] was one of the only players on Fossil Ridge's varsity team who will not be graduating this year. Walker did not see a ton of varsity minutes but dominated JV and looked good when going in the varsity minutes that he had. He is a guard who has solid height standing at 6'1 and a smooth game off the dribble that allows him to score and set up teammates. Walker can smoothly step into jumpers or make a quick move to attack downhill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369829' first='Jackson' last='Weber'] - Palmer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369829' first='Jackson' last='Weber'] is a smaller scoring CG who can fill up the stat sheet with ease. Jackson is a smooth scorer in the mid-range getting to his shots off the dribble, coincidentally stepping into shots, even if they are tough to make. He does a good job getting to his spots close to the basket for floaters or turn-around jumpers. Jackson is an up-and-down shooter from the outside but has a smooth shooting stroke and will likely get more consistent as he keeps playing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->