Updated Class of 2024 Rankings – Top Stock Risers
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As we get set for the start of the season in just a month and a half, the Class of 2024 rankings have been updated and released. A number of seniors made moves up on the list – these are…
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Continue ReadingAs we get set for the start of the season in just a month and a half, the Class of 2024 rankings have been updated and released. A number of seniors made moves up on the list – these are the top stock risers for this rankings update.
Cole Holum Cole Holum 6'9" | PF Lakeridge | 2024 State OR , Lakeridge – +40 (from #78 to #38)
The biggest jump in this rankings update belongs to Holum, who basically went from project big man with a chance to coveted D-III and possible D-II recruit over the off-season. The 6-foot-7 senior has gotten more aggressive at attacking and finishing strong at the basket while continuing to be a threat with his face-up jumper.
Eli Gabriel Eli Gabriel 6'2" | CG Lakeview | 2024 State OR , South Salem – +26 (from #72 to #46)
While Gabriel may have been largely anonymous during the club basketball season, it only took one elite camp at the University of Portland to propel Gabriel up in the rankings. At the camp, the strong and versatile guard impressed the Pilots enough to receive a scholarship offer for the future.
Nate Gilkey Nate Gilkey 6'9" | PF Gresham | 2024 State OR , Gresham – +26 (from #99 to #73)
Going into last season, Gilkey was essentially a big man who had just started playing the game. Now after a spring and summer playing at a high level, the 6-foot-7 senior has started to get more confident offensively while continuing to be a shot-blocking threat – all of which is capturing the attention of college coaches.
Dax Hanzlik Dax Hanzlik 6'5" | SF Westside Christian | 2024 State OR , Westside Christian – +25 (from #106 to #81)
A bit hidden since he plays down at the 3A level, Hanzlik impressed over the off-season with his athleticism and improved all-around game. With him taking over the lead at Westside Christian, he could be a favorite for Lewis & Clark Conference Player of the Year honors.
Paolo Flores Paolo Flores 5'8" | PG North Bend | 2024 State OR , North Bend – +18 (from #100 to #82)
Another hidden gem, this one at 4A, Flores got the opportunity to play high-level club basketball with Elite 24 and took every advantage he got. The 5-foot-8 senior may lack some height but he’s ultra-quick, knows how to compete against bigger players, and has a great motor on both ends.
Other top double-digit ranking stock risers in this update include:
Nico Rafalovich
Nico
Rafalovich
6'6" | SF
Jesuit | 2024
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, Jesuit – +17 (from #38 to #21)
Asher Vredenburg
Asher
Vredenburg
5'11" | CG
Roseburg | 2024
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, Roseburg – +17 (from #122 to #105)
Aengus Sutherland
Aengus
Sutherland
6'5" | SF
Lake Oswego | 2024
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, Lake Oswego – +16 (from #58 to #42)
Jett Birdsall
Jett
Birdsall
5'9" | PG
Sunset | 2024
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, Sunset – +12 (from #63 to #51)