2025 Rankings: PG/Combo Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI unveiled the latest edition of the 2025 class rankings.&nbsp; Now we dive into each position breaking them down in a variety of categories.&nbsp; Here we examine <strong>2025 Rankings: PG/Combo Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1576114' first='Dietrich' last='Richardson'] (Peoria Manual)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We saw Richardson play late in the high school season with Manual where he showed some flashes, but nothing to insinuate he would become a top 10 player in the class.&nbsp; Our staff didn't see him all summer as he was hidden on the grassroots circuit.&nbsp; Then the buzz came this fall about how he had grown to 6'6” and become more of a lead guard.&nbsp; We saw him four times in the first half with the best showing coming in a game at Pontiac where he displayed an all-around game with size that really intrigues!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2321396' first='EJ' last='Horton'] (Phillips)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Horton moved to Illinois from Florida and our staff has taken notice of what he did early in the season.&nbsp; Our scouts Reggie Bates and Steve Parham have both been impressed with what they saw.&nbsp; The lefty plays with a high motor. Very athletic guard that shoots it well.&nbsp; Putting up numbers this season for Phillips.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598658' first='Blake' last='Fagbemi'] (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #73<br>Current Ranking: #52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fagbemi has been a rock for Benet this season.&nbsp; His brother ran the show on a team that made it to the state title game and this junior is looking to take it one step further.&nbsp; Off the charts IQ and feel for the game.&nbsp; Runs the team with sound decisions while picking his spots to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105209' first='Reid' last='Olson'] (Niles North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #88<br>Current Ranking: #60</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olson is a combo guard that can play both on and off the ball.&nbsp; Right now his biggest value comes in his shot making from deep.&nbsp; High level shooter that has range out to the volleyball line (literally).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2319792' first='Elijah' last='Daugherty'] (Rockford Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #79</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw from Daugherty when we saw him during the first half of the season.&nbsp; Pass first guard that gets his teammates involved while also finding his spots to score.&nbsp; Good feel and understanding of how to run a team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2321401' first='Ashton' last='Grieves'] (Metamora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #80</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grieves put his name on our radar with a strong first half of the season for Metamora.&nbsp; With so many high level weapons they just need a lead guard that will put them in position to succeed.&nbsp; Enter Grieves!&nbsp; The coaches son shows a lot of the qualities you typically see with the son's of coaches being an extension of them on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2321405' first='Lucas' last='Melendez'] (Ridgewood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #94</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Melendez absolutely lit up the nets when we saw him at the Ridgewood Shootout.&nbsp; The 5'11” lead guard dropped 37 points in that game on a variety of floaters, crisp mid-range shots, and threes off movement.&nbsp; More than just a scorer as he can pass it as well.&nbsp; Dual sport star has arrow pointing up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874696' first='Cooper' last='Hoffman'] (Pecatonica)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #103</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoffman is a small school player that sees the floor as a passer, hits tough shots from the perimeter, and mixes in straight line takes for scores at the rack.&nbsp; Competitive guard with sneaky athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->