2024 Rankings: Stock Risers
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With 315 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise. There were 56 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually had probably close…
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Continue ReadingWith 315 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise.
There were 56 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually had probably close to 40 players that saw their stock rise but
Here are the 15-top stock risers since September:
Jase Kooima Jase Kooima 6'4" | SG Williams Field | 2024 State AZ Williams Field +118
A bigger sized scoring guard can fill it up from all three levels. He had some huge games this season versus top opponents. He can shoot it from the three and pull-up from mid-range off the dribble. He uses his size and strength to score inside.
Braylon Haman Braylon Haman 6'1" | SG Willow Canyon | 2024 State AZ Willow Canyon +94
A true two-way defensive guard who can also score. He had a big year for the West Valley school. He is good in transition, loves the floater game and can rattle in threes.
AB Mendoza AB Mendoza 6'6" | PF Catalina Foothills | 2024 State AZ Catalina Foothills +87
A highly skilled power forward grew a little and can score it from all levels. He has advanced post footwork and can step out and hit shots from the perimeter. He rebounds well and is more athletic then you realize.
Kaelum Brown Kaelum Brown 6'7" | PF Casteel | 2024 State AZ Casteel +84
The big man has good strength and brings his lunch pail to every game. He rebounds at a high level with a motor and brings skill to the court. He will score on crab dribbles and is sneaky athletic to throw it down. He will block shots and bring energy to the court. He committed to Pima CC.
AJ Marsh AJ Marsh 5'4" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State AZ AZ Compass Prep +80
A diminutive pure point guard is strong and fast. He has that next level speed and reads the game very quickly. He throws dimes to his teammates on time and on point. He bursts past his defenders and can hit the three. His lateral quickness allows him to pester the ball.
Isaac Sdobnev Isaac Sdobnev 6'3" | SG Cienega | 2024 State AZ Cienega +77
A two-way player is long with good size and will defend and score. He can score with catch threes, get downhill to score thru traffic and he is a multipositonal defender.
Jay Ralph George Jay Ralph George 6'6" | PF Shadow Ridge | 2024 State AZ Shadow Ridge +76
A super athletic forward is a true rim runner and keeps developing his game. He is a late bloomer and is improving before our eyes. He is best at protecting the paint while blocking shots and rebounding. He will score on dunks and put backs.
Connor Lamont Connor Lamont 6'4" | SF Williams Field | 2024 State AZ Williams Field +75
A versatile wing forward came back off an injury and had a big year. He can play and defend multiple positions and handles it well to score on his own in the lane to pull-up from mid-range or get it to the line.
Jayson Covington Jayson Covington 6'1" | PG Corona del Sol | 2024 State AZ Corona del Sol +75
One of the top end athletic lead guards. He flies in the open court and has speed to burn. He uses it on the defensive end with his quick twitch athleticism. He can make plays, turn the corner and make perimeter jumpers.
Taimari Jones Taimari Jones 6'6" | PF McClintock | 2024 State AZ McClintock +66
A versatile power forward is a three level scorer and defender. He can make the three, dunk it on the break and hit shots from mid-range plus post up with advanced footwork in the paint. He rebounds and blocks shots.
Aligo Banja Aligo Banja 6'6" | PF Central | 2024 State AZ Central +65
A high flying power forward plays above the rim on the break. He will control the paint on defense with blocking shots and gobbling up all balls in and out of his area. He scores on put backs and transition layups.
Noah Draper Noah Draper 6'5" | PF Arizona Lutheran Academy | 2024 State AZ Arizona Lutheran Academy +61
A power forward who grew a little and is polishing up more. He can score with his back to the basket with some counter moves to utilize. He rebounds at a high clip in his area
Jyren Griffin Jyren Griffin 6'1" | SG Buckeye | 2024 State AZ Buckeye +61
A true three level scorer is a scoring guard who can fill it up. He makes shots from mid to the three point line and fall away from his opponent. He can get to the basket with a sneaky burst and upper body strength plus is good on the ball defensively.
Sagith Vargas Sagith Vargas 5'10" | PG Rancho Solano Prep | 2024 State AZ Rancho Solano Prep +59
A tough minded scoring point guard. He sets the table to make plays for his teammates and can get downhill thru contact plus hit the three off the pull or catch.
Jonas Cederlind Jonas Cederlind 6'1" | PG Perry | 2024 State AZ Perry +58
The lefty guard has been a nice compliment to the forwards of the team with Peat and Harrison. He can handle ball pressure and score it. He can shoot the three and make some plays for others.