2026 Midseason Stock Risers

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Cincinnati was the first to offer him in early December.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1543489"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The move from Woodward to Lovett has proven beneficial for [player_tooltip player_id='1543489' first='Kingston' last='Whitty'] as he's been a focal point of their offense this year. Whitty is the kind of guy that can create his own look and knock it down, a great shooter off the bounce. Whitty is also a capable facilitator and has quickly developed a chemistry with freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2102283' first='Cameron' last='Cannon']. The young backcourt duo will be dangerous for years to come. Whitty has put up some big numbers this year, 29 points at Holiday Hoopsgiving and then 30 a few weeks ago at the [program_tooltip program_id='2078359' first='HoopAtlanta' last=''] Holiday Classic. If there's one way to raise your stock, it's performing on the big stages and Whitty is doing exactly that. He's up to #20 in our rankings.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2046362"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"This year's Newton squad is deep and talented per usual but [player_tooltip player_id='2046362' first='Kevin' last='White'] has carved out a significant role in the backcourt and he's handled himself like a vet when on the court. White is a steady floor general that understands his role as a facilitator and takes advantage of his scoring opportunities. He may be undersized but he's a pesky defender and we've seen him hold his own against some of the best guards in the state. White currently sits at #41 on our board and will continue to rise if he keeps playing at a high level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2245774"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"While Mt. Pisgah is still in the early stages of the post-Micah Tucker rebuild, sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='2245774' first='Jackson' last='Williams'] has given the community something to be excited about. Williams has broken onto the scene this year, averaging 14.4 PPG and emerging as a primary scoring option for Pisgah. Williams is a big, athletic guard with a polished offensive arsenal. He can play any of the three spots on the perimeter and competes hard on both ends of the floor. Expect [player_tooltip player_id='2245774' first='Jackson' last='Williams'] to be the workhorse for Mt. Pisgah moving forward as O'neill Connelly will likely miss the rest of the season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1696174"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Bradwell Institute is making some serious noise down in Hinesville, off to a 14-0 start, and sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1696174' first='Christopher' last='Perry'] has been a huge part of their success. The 6'7 lefty pairs next-level athleticism with a deadly stroke from beyond the arc. He provides a lot of versatility on the defensive end and does a great job of contesting finishes near the rim. Perry has one of the highest ceilings in this class and he's one that colleges should make an effort to see this spring and summer.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65981cc6305bd"} /-->