’26 Climbers in the Top 150

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PICTURED: [player_tooltip player_id='2202162' first='Ethan' last='Caswell'] (Bolton)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following players are climbing from within the Top 150 to a loftier position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2283590' first='Carter' last='Ezell'] (Centennial)<br><strong>Why?</strong> Often led his 4A team in scoring as a sophomore starter. During AAU in April, Ezell demonstrated very strong lower body balance. He is much more than a catch-and-shoot guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1658056' first='Parker' last='Pounds'] (Briarcrest Christian)<br><strong>Why?</strong> Found a much bigger role during his sophomore season after Briarcrest graduated several big pieces after 2022-2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2136908' first='Daniel' last='Towles'] (Arlington)<br><strong>Why?</strong> High energy athlete that is starting to alleviate tweener concerns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202162' first='Ethan' last='Caswell'] (Bolton)<br><strong>Why?</strong> Speedy. Playing well with a reputable P7 AAU program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943896' first='Nickalai' last='Anderson'] (Providence Christian Academy)<br><strong>Why?</strong> Incredible athleticism at 6-foot-7. Earned a starting spot on Team Mookie through tryout. Maybe a D2+/D1- prospect. Will transfer to PCA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2358309' first='Jonathan' last='Woodlee'] (Maryville)<br><strong>Why?</strong> Won District MVP along with Caden Windle. Physically matured quite a bit in the last 12 months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ascending: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2345574' first='Brayden' last='Hazelbaker'] (Maryville)<br><strong>Why?</strong> Exceptional sophomore year for a program that is establishing itself as a perennial 4A power. BH is speedy with a reliable jumper. During AAU season Hazelbaker is continuing his trajectory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->