Senior Rankings: Stock Risers
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With 250 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise. There were 70 new players and here are some of the stock risers. Here are 10 stock…
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Continue ReadingWith 250 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise.
There were 70 new players and here are some of the stock risers.
Here are 10 stock risers since May:
Isaiah Kortas Isaiah Kortas 6'3" | SG Higley | 2024 State AZ Higley +66
A good sized scoring guard is that rare senior leader they can rely on for the talented Knights team. He can get to the basket and shoot the three. He plays a smart brand of ball and is a very steady performer.
Pearson Wiggins Pearson Wiggins 6'8" | C ALA-Ironwood | 2024 State AZ ALA-Ironwood +49
One of the many stock risers at the Southwest Basketball Camp. He has real size, length, skill and comes with athleticism. He leaps up in a blink of an eye to throw it down above the rim, rebound or chase an oncoming opponent to block his shot.
Heesung An Heesung An 6'4" | SF Canyon View | 2024 State AZ Canyon View +35
One of the top 2A players is transferring to Canyon View. He can play and defend multiple positions using his size, strength and toughness. He loves getting to the basket off the dribble and will hit the open three. His versatility makes him tougher to cover from inside and out.
AJ Ajawin AJ Ajawin 6'7" | PF Deer Valley | 2024 State AZ Deer Valley +26 (Pictured)
A long forward who is just coming into this own. He had to wait behind some older players and he is slowly getting stronger and more polished. He can hit the three plus defensively covers a lot of ground. He uses his length and athleticism to rebound and play the passing lanes.
Aidan Schmidt Aidan Schmidt 6'3" | SF Casteel | 2024 State AZ Casteel +25
Schmidt has steadily improved each season. He is comfortable playing on or off the ball and can defend multiple positions. He is more athletic then you realize and can shoot it plus facilitate.
Jason Higgins Jason Higgins 6'7" | PF Sunrise Mountain | 2024 State AZ Sunrise Mountain +22
An athletic post player will be one of the better interior defenders on the West Side. He is a plus athlete, he has good length and plays with aggression to rebound and block shots. He is an easy athlete to throw it down and moves well in space.
Jackson Chapman Jackson Chapman 6'1" | PG ALA-Ironwood | 2024 State AZ ALA-Ironwood +22
A cerebral pure point guard sees the court well. The ball doesn’t stick in his hands and he finds teammates quickly and will throw the dime. He can shoot it from the perimeter plus get to the basket and defend.
Luke Rehl Luke Rehl 6'5" | SF Brophy Prep | 2024 State AZ Brophy Prep +22
A versatile forward looks like he is starting to break out. He has decent size, skill and some toughness. He gets downhill and can make shots. He is a smart player with a high IQ.
Blake Jones Blake Jones 6'5" | PF Coolidge | 2024 State AZ Coolidge +14
A long power forward flies on the break and can be a top of the box shot blocker He plays with real energy on the defensive end. He rim runs, shoots perimeter jumpers, grabs out of area rebounds and is just figuring it out now. A JV standout will play varsity for the first time this season.
Elijah St. Onge Elijah St. Onge 6'1" | PG Hamilton | 2024 State AZ Hamilton +8
An improving point guard has grown a little and put on some muscle. His quicker first step allows him to get to the paint and will finish in traffic or throw a strike to a teammate. He can hit perimeter jumpers and defend.