2024 Rankings Update: Top 50 Stock Risers
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With about half of the high school season in the books, we’ve gotten a good look at which seniors have elevated their game to the point of seeing a boost in our most recent rankings update. In this piece we…
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Continue ReadingWith about half of the high school season in the books, we’ve gotten a good look at which seniors have elevated their game to the point of seeing a boost in our most recent rankings update. In this piece we take a closer look at those inside the top 50 who earned a jump in the 2024 rankings.
No. 36 Jacob Bayla Jacob Bayla 6'5" | SG Valley Christian | 2024 State CA-S | Valley Christian
The 6-foot-5 combo guard jumped into the top 40 because of his ability to score from multiple levels of the floor. Bayla is a consistent three-point shooter off the catch and has a balanced mid-range jumper with good elevation. In our most recent viewing of Bayla, he spent some time on the ball and made some good reads as the primary playmaker.
No. 37 Jonathan Moxie Jonathan Moxie 6'2" | CG Santa Margarita | 2024 State CA-S | Santa Margarita
Moxie is a high level competitor who can really control the pace and flow of a game at the point guard spot. I like the senior’s toughness on both ends of the floor and his willingness to be a game-manager and pass-first type of player who can get paint touches and kick to open shooters. Moxie is a capable shooter off the catch who can also get to the rim in transition and finish through contact.
No. 38 Xavier Clinton Xavier Clinton 6'4" | SG Damien | 2024 State CA-S | Damien
Clinton is one of the biggest stock-risers of this update as he jumps into the top 40 from No. 62. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard is one of the best off-catch shooters from three-point range in the state and is becoming a high level downhill finisher in transition. Clinton comes from a program that has a proven track record of developing college ready players and he’s next in line.
No. 40 Tony Duckett Tony Duckett 6'2" | CG Carlsbad | 2024 State CA-S | Carlsbad
Duckett has begun to carve out his own spotlight while playing alongside one of the more talented scorers in the Southland in 2025 guard Jake Hall Jake Hall 6'2" | SG Carlsbad | 2025 State #336 Nation CA-S . Duckett has a long, wiry frame, knocks down perimeter jumpers from three and mid-range with consistency and has all the tools to be a high level perimeter defender at the next level.
No. 41 Aliaun Iscandari Aliaun Iscandari 6'1" | PG Campbell Hall | 2024 State CA-S | Campbell Hall
The athletic lefty bumps up a few spots because a handful of strong performances against good teams in the fall and during the high school season. Iscandari is a catch-and-shoot threat from three-point range who is also a crafty slasher and finisher when he gets into the lane in transition or half-court offense.
No. 43 Brian Amunueke Brian Amunueke 6'4" | SF Rancho Christian | 2024 State CA-S | Rancho Christian
The 6-foot-4 slasher is one of the better transition athletes and finishers in SoCal. Amunueke gets out and runs the floor on the break and provides guards with a guy who they can throw hit-ahead passes that result in easy layups. Amunueke is also a shifty driver and finisher in the half-court setting where he can get downhill and euro-step or spin and extend for baskets at the rim.
No. 44 Carrington Pierce Carrington Pierce 6'1" | CG Etiwanda | 2024 State CA-S | Etiwanda
Pierce does a really nice job of just being solid for the Eagles. He’s a smart, poised and steady decision-maker with the ball in his hands who knows when to push tempo and when to pull the ball out and run offense. Defensively, the 6-foot senior understands team defensive concepts and can guard the ball in one-on-one situations.
No. 45 Majuok Chol | Sierra Canyon
Chuol has come into his own as a solid role player for a very good team. The 6-foot-10 center is a high motor defender who protects the rim, rebounds the defensive glass and gets fast breaks started with outlet passes followed by rim-runs. Chuol is still raw on the offensive end and is best used as a screener to free up space for teammates and a guy who gets on the offensive boards for second chance opportunities.
No. 46 Rippen Gill Rippen Gill 6'6" | SF Bakersfield Centennial | 2024 State CA-S | Bakersfield Centennial
Gill is a versatile offensive player who, at 6-feet-6, can really stretch the floor with his ability to knock down off-catch perimeter jumpers. His skill-set allows him to play in roles as a spot-up shooter on drives and kicks from teammates or as a pick and pop threat. Gill is also a smart and unselfish passer who can find cutters for open layups.
No. 48 David Mack David Mack 5'8" | PG St. Pius X-St. Matthias | 2024 State CA-S | St. Pius X-St.Matthias
Mack has been a nice addition at the point guard spot for the Warriors after transferring from Fairfax. The 5-foot-8 guard is one of the better point of attack, ball-pressure and on-ball defenders that we have in the region due to his quick hands and lateral speed. Mack has also been picking his spots well offensively while knocking down mid-range and three-point jumpers with consistency.
No. 50 Quincy Phillips Quincy Phillips 6'0" | PG St. Anthony | 2024 State CA-S | St. Anthony
Phillips has had some impressive scoring games in the early part of his senior season. The 6-foot point guard has always been a good driver and finisher and jump shooter off the bounce but his improved consistency as a three-point shooter is what made us elevate him into the top 50.