Rising through the Ranks: 2024 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2024 has some gems in it. At one time, this class was thought to be top heavy. Now, as seniors, there players littered all over the rankings that can be good players on the next level. The stockrisers are definitely players who are opening the eyes of coaches at various college levels. Right here within the chronicles of Prep Hoops Louisiana, we will take a look at the stock risers in the class of 2024. These players who have worked hard will surprise many this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1105533' first='Jordan' last='Comanche'] (Wossman | 6'5" | CG)</strong> - There are not many players that can say they have played all five positions for a top ranked team and been successful at each one. And then there is [player_tooltip player_id='1105533' first='Jordan' last='Comanche']. He has been one of the best combo guards in the state over the past two years. This season he will be asked to play more four and five for a Wossman team who is primed for another run. He will be a defensive nightmare on most nights. Couple that with the Wossman defensive mentality and you have a prep star in the making. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1479625' first='Broderick' last='Brooks'] (Zachary | 6'3" | SG/W)</strong> - Brooks was one of the best players on the Prep Hoops circuit this past summer. His length and height allowed him to guard as many as five positions during the summer which displayed how versatile he is defensively. His improved range from behind the arc opened up driving lanes for himself (and others) showcasing his ability to get to the basket. Brooks is now a three level scorer with a ton of potential to make the leap to the next level. He has the game to be a top ten player by the end of the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560430' first='Rondae' last='Hill'] (Calvary Baptist | 6'0" | PG)</strong> - There is probably no point guard that has worked harder to improve their game than Rondae. He won MVP of his district last season and is a point guard on the rise with coaches on the next level. Hill can break down a defender with the dribble and has an explosive burst to finish at the rim. Definitely one of the state's most improved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1387999' first='Lionel' last='Larvadain'] (John Ehret | 6'0" | PG)</strong> - Larvadain is a fast break away from changing a game at all times. His ability to play passing lanes and flush one on the break is becoming almost legendary. Lionel is also good at getting to his spots and nailing mid-range jumper after mid-range jumper. He is also a good facilitator. There isn't much at the point Larvadain can't do. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1105539' first='Javon' last='Johnson'] (Bossier | 6'1" | CG)</strong> - Bossier high has a long linage of guards who have been high performers on the high school level. Add this stock riser to the list. Johnson has been a knockdown shooter since his freshmen year and improved his point guard skills over the summer. His ability to score and lead will be big in the Bearkats effort to repeat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1105551' first='Jyrin' last='Sowell'] (Captain Shreve | 6'3" | SG/W)</strong> - Sowell is the most physical defender in the state. He switches to defend perimeter and post players without hesitation and gives them fits when he does. Sowell is a relentless rebounder and attacks the paint with the same type of effort. He is an improved perimeter shooter as well. It is worth the price of admission to see him work. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1673158' first='Blane' last='Parish'] (Buckeye | 6'8" | F)</strong> - Parish is a banger who can command the ball in the post. However, his touch from the perimeter is what made his stoke grow. He can shoot the corner three as well as the mid-range while being a force on the boards and in the paint. His senior season may be one for the books with schools trying to figure out how to stop him on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The seven players raised their stock tremendously with their work from the end of the season to the new one upon us. Look for these players to be ones to watch as the season progresses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->