’25 Climbers in the Top 150

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following players are entering the Top 150 or climbing from within the Top 150 to a loftier position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1858693' first='Nathan' last='Russell'] (Powell / Tennessee Primetime 17u)<br><strong>Why?</strong> Grittier. Rounding out his offensive game. Adding strength. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2236652' first='Neyland' last='Dugger'] (Powell / Tennessee Primetime 17u)<br><strong>Why?</strong> Continued to demonstrate his adept shooting. Neyland's athleticism improved a good bit in the last 8ish months. He can defend the wing a bit now, making him a college prospect. A tall shooter. Versatile. Can still get quicker. But he owns a marketable skill and nice size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>https://x.com/phsboysball/status/1757066169750610292?t=aCoOBGmfmBaJOGJtDlWQbQ&amp;s=19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2352726' first='Juwaan' last='Troutman'] (Austin-East)<br><strong>Why?</strong> The Roadrunners really thrived in 2023-2024 thanks to a fantastic junior class. [player_tooltip player_id='1273550' first='Shane' last='Cherry'] is the headliner, but they are barely above. 500 without Troutman defending the lane and scoring nearby buckets. Great bounce. Quick leaper. Exceptional rebounding instincts. A little concerned he may be a college power forward at 6'4.5" , or just a smidgen taller.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/05/team-mookies-friday-night-spotlight/">Team Mookie's Friday Night Spotlight</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1352801' first='Gunnar' last='Lewis'] (C.P.A. / [program_tooltip program_id='2078775' first='Tennessee' last='Tigers'] 17u)<br><strong>Why?</strong> Started as a sophomore for C.P.A. Every coach Gunnar plays for swears by him. Gunnar was already ranked, but this is a climb for him. Lewis played with more leg power and strength this winter. The guy was and is always an elite passer with unmatched court vision. The shooting continues to be a strength. Gunnar might be just off the elite D2 line, but that level is perhaps within reach. Think Trevecca Nazarene or Union University. Unequivocally a winner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->