Top stock risers from 2025 Rankings Update
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Our 2025 Rankings Update saw some prospects make notable jumps in our rankings. This class is one of the most talented classes to come through Ohio in the past decade, with a ton of top end talent and depth for…
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Continue ReadingOur 2025 Rankings Update saw some prospects make notable jumps in our rankings. This class is one of the most talented classes to come through Ohio in the past decade, with a ton of top end talent and depth for Division I and scholarship programs. In this article we’ll break down five of the top risers from the rankings update.
Lawson has taken a significant step this season on both ends of the court and done an excellent job leading Pickerington North. One of the top athletes in Ohio, Lawson is incredibly quick on his feet and explosive in the open court. This allows Lawson to be a menace defensively on the ball and jump passing lanes to start transition opportunities. Offensively, Lawson has always been able to get to the rim and provide pressure on the defense with his slashing ability. As a jump shooter, Lawson has been a rhythm guy over a catch and shoot guy. If Lawson can continue to improve his perimeter shooting volume and percentages, with everything else he brings to the table, high major programs will take notice of his talents.
Olentangy Orange has been one of the surprise teams in the state, earning the number 1 seed in Columbus with a 21-1 regular season, thanks in large part to the leap Brown took this season. Earning three Division I offers in the process from Ohio, Toledo and Wright State, Brown has been one of the most productive players in central Ohio for arguably the best team. A player who impacts winning in a variety of ways, Brown plays with elite pace and has excellent vision and toughness. More programs will be watching Brown this summer with Nova Village on the UAA circuit as he’ll likely add to his offer list sooner rather than later.
A prospect who picked up three offers in the Fall from EKU, Robert Morris and Purdue Fort Wayne, we didn’t catch Greenberg from June until January and missed his initial rise. When we saw Greenberg in-person for the first time in seven months, we saw growth in his game with his body, confidence and passing ability. With some big games this season, none bigger than 28 points and six assists Vs Saint Ignatius, Greenberg has proven himself as a Division I caliber prospect in our eyes as well. This rankings jump puts him in line with his offer status from college programs.
Like his older brother, Conner is a late bloomer who has really started to figure things out as a Junior with Alter. His size, passing and ball handling ability is a unique set of skills for a player of his age. A player who will fit better next to other talent, Conner is comfortable setting the table and using his positional size to make an impact defensively. Always flashed a lot of natural ability, Conner’s production is slowly starting to match the raw talent he’s always had. While Conner shot 37% from 3-point range and 67% from the foul line, I’m hoping the volume on both of these shots goes way up next season. As much as I love Conner’s passing ability and ball handling for his size, he has the ability to be more aggressive as a scorer.
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The GCL-South player of the year, Kazanecki had a huge jump from 2.3 PPG to second in the conference in scoring. A player who really knows how to fit within an offensive system, lots of Kazanecki’s buckets come from smart cuts, extra passes from his teammates and good positioning. It’s no mystery why Kazanecki shot 52% from the field and 39% from 3-point range, he gets open shots and doesn’t force the issue. Miami (OH) and Akron were the first Division I schools to offer Kazanecki and more schools will likely come calling this summer.