2024 Stock Risers: Greater Houston Area

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This potential Division 1 prospect is set to become one of the top center recruits in the state this season and will surely gain more attention, as he already holds offers from Loyola University Chicago, the University of Texas Rio-Grande Valley, and Northeastern University.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6512ec891dfe8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2212645"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Standing at 6'8u0022, [player_tooltip player_id='2212645' first='Malik' last='Johnson'] possesses significant upside to his game, making him a valuable glue guy due to the effort he exerts on the floor. Johnson is a perimeter threat both defensively and offensively. As a lefty, he looks to space out and spot-up from beyond the arc, but he's also comfortable pulling up for jumpers in transition or in the halfcourt. On the defensive end, he excels at playing passing lanes and generating steals to initiate fastbreaks. 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He excels as a paint touch guard, possessing a great sense of when to drive and kick. Reed is unselfish with the ball and has excellent court vision. His feel for the game allows him to set up and find open teammates, whether they're cutting through the lane or spotting up from three-point range. [player_tooltip player_id='2208807' first='Mac' last='Reed']'s impressive play has garnered him several offers and interest at the JUCO and D3 levels heading into his senior season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6512ec891e0ee"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2210483"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2210483' first='Carter' last='Seeliger'] has excelled as a spot-up three-point marksman and versatile scoring option, showcasing his ability to make cuts and capitalize on second chance opportunities. Standing at 6-foot-6, this forward's strong upper body provides a significant advantage as he finishes through congested lanes and converts through fouls. He also demonstrates good drop steps and footwork with his back to the basket. 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Adlam has proven to be one of the most dangerous downhill scorers in Houston. Whenever he drives to the rack, he excels at absorbing, initiating, and avoiding contact as needed. His top-notch footwork, body control, and ball skills make him a standout in maneuvering to score. Chris Adlam will undoubtedly be a key factor in Houston Christian's success in the upcoming season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6512ec891e1c6"} /-->