2025 player rankings: Stock-risers
A handful of prospects in the junior class moved up in the latest installment of the 2025 Tennessee player rankings. The top 50 saw changes. Here are the 5 stock-risers in the latest update: A new No. 2 Franklin’s forward…
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Continue ReadingA handful of prospects in the junior class moved up in the latest installment of the 2025 Tennessee player rankings.
The top 50 saw changes.
Here are the 5 stock-risers in the latest update:
A new No. 2
Franklin’s forward Christian Brown moved up four spots to No. 2. The 6-foot-7 forward has been a difference maker this season for the Admirals. Brown is currently averaging 17 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, and 1.5 assists per game for a Franklin program that’s a legit TSSAA Division 1 Class 4A state title contender. The Admirals, who are 7-0 in 4A District 10, have quality wins over Independence, Ravenwood, and Brentwood. None of this is possible without Brown’s production. He finishes well around the rim, can make shots from the perimeter, and moves well at every angle of the court.
Walker’s itching closer to the top 25
First Assembly Christian School’s starting point guard Jacob Walker moved up five spots to No. 26. Walker has been productive for the Crusaders this season. He’s coming off a 27-point performance in a league road win Monday night at Harding Academy. Walker, who’s averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.7 steals per game, can get into the lane and make shots from different areas of the floor. Any moment is never too big for Walker. If his number is called, Walker is mentally and physically ready to tackle any task.
Broussard leaps inside the top 50
Goodpasture’s guard Rhett Broussard moved up 25 spots to No. 47. Broussard is one of the best scoring guards in the class. But this season, he has shown strides on the defensive end. Broussard is averaging 1.6 steals per game while also averaging 16 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists on 41 percent shooting from 3. Another update will come down the road and if Broussard stays on this path, he’s going to make a leap, again.
Royston cracks the top 25
Evangelical Christian School’s guard Landon Royston moved up 15 spots to No. 23. He’s the Eagles’ best decision maker and play maker. Royston sees the floor well, does a great job of finding his teammates each time he gets into the lane. The 6-4 guard finishes well around the rim and takes quality shots. Royston doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. ECS has leaned on him all season, and up to this point, Royston, who’s averaging 14.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, has been everything the Eagles have needed him to be.
Lewis moves inside the top 15
Independence’s guard Tylan Lewis moved up two spots to No. 15. Defensively, Lewis can be disruptive. Offensively, he has made strides. Lewis was already good at finishing around the rim. In transition, it’s money as a high-flying dunk is coming. Most importantly, he has made jump shots consistently throughout the season, which is an area Lewis has worked on before the 2023 season arrived. Lewis has a college body now. It’s only up for him from here.