Section 7: Stock Risers (Pt. 3)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GLENDALE, Ariz. — Being a handful of days removed from the completion of the 2023 Section 7 Tournament gave us the opportunity to look back at our notes from the weekend and decide which players best raised their stock. In this piece we look at five more prospects who improved their recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1176298' first='Jalin' last='Holland'], 2025, Los Lunas (NM)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holland had a handful of mid to high major coaches following him around over the weekend and his play didn't disappoint. The 6-foot-3 combo guard is one of New Mexico's top prospects and it's due in large-part to his dynamic playmaking and shotmaking abilities. Holland has a strong frame which allows him to play physically on the drive but combined that with explosive athleticism in the lane when elevating and finishing over rim protectors. His best trait is his stop-and-go off the bounce and change of direction on a dime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1384447' first='Jasir' last='Rencher'], 2025, Archbishop Riordan</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rencher's value at the high school level is in his versatility to play any and all positions. At 6-feet-5 with impressive length and next-level athleticism, the rising junior is an elite on-ball perimeter defender who has the ability to apply ball pressure and keep ball handlers in front and contain on drives. Rencher showed improved three-point touch off the catch in addition to his transition slashing and scoring abilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Jaxon Johnson, 2024, Alta (UT)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a do-it-all forward out of Utah whose multi-skilled game, combined with his competitiveness and basketball IQ make him a guy who can impact multiple facets of the game. At 6-feet-8, Johnson can knock down pick-and-pop three's, use the bounce for straight-line drive finishes and is an adept passer from the top of the key and out of the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1956504' first='Joe' last='Sterling'], 2026, Crespi</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sterling is coming off of an impressive freshman season and used the Section 7 stage to show college coaches that he has real game. The 6-foot-3 guard has elite three-point shooting ability both off the catch and off the dribble. Sterling has deep and consistent range, creates space from defenders off the bounce and even has some mid-range offensive game in his arsenal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1806711' first='Kaia' last='Berridge'], 2024, Archbishop Riordan</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berridge might not get the hype of his well-deserving teammates but his inconspicuous game is what will connect the dots for a loaded Riordan team. Berridge is a floor spreading two/three whose catch and shoot consistency is imperative to open up driving lanes for the team's slashing athletes and high-flying finishers. Berridge is also a guy willing to do the dirty work as he dove on the floor for loose balls, played a physical brand of defense and didn't force any offensive actions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->