Updated 2025 Rankings: SEPA Stock Risers…Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Moday we published our updated Class of 2025 prospect rankings. By now you are aware that stretch-4 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='2235863' first='Matt' last='Gilhool'] has ascended to our No. 1spot. Gilhool is followed closely by Philadelphia Catholic League standout [player_tooltip player_id='1197607' first='Jaron' last='McKie'] who landed at No. 2 in our latest rankings of the 2025 graduate year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we want to dig deeper into the Class of 2025 rankings and review four players who used the spring grassroots circuit as well as June's high school live period to increase their recruiting stock significantly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of four <em>“stock risers” </em>from southeastern Pennsylvania's Class of 2025 who college coaches need to keep an eye on this summer and into the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>35 to 26…[player_tooltip player_id='1460800' first='Jordan' last='Ellerbee'] – 6'2” / St. Joe's Prep / NJ Scholars EYBL / Combo Guard:</strong> Ellerbee's steady climb up our Class of 2025 rankings continues as he has now moved inside the Top 30. Considering how well he has played over the last three months that should not come as a shock. He was a top performer at EYBL Kansas City as well as during the June live period. His standout performances at Philly HS Live included a 27-point effort against Rutgers Prep. Recently Ellerbee has played with an attacking style that has enabled him to dominate the competition. The latest stretch of stellar play from this three-level scorer has generated offers from Manhattan, UMBC, LaSalle and Bryant. So, college coaches have taken notice of Ellerbee's elevated game too. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>90 to 50…[player_tooltip player_id='2391362' first='Tammar' last='Brown'] – 7'0” / Rocktop Academy / Explosion Basketball Academy / Power Forward:</strong> Brown has not played much organized ball of late, but in June at the Pangos AA Camp he was named to the “Top 60 Cream of the Crop” all-star game. Word out of Pangos was that Brown displayed an improved jump shot and a delicate touch around the rim. He flashed the ability to attack the rack off the dribble too. Brown's size, athleticism, wingspan, and endless motor enabled him to dominate the glass at both ends. Brown's upside is ridiculous and as he progressively develops his skill set through workouts and camps this summer, we expect that he will continue to move up the 2025 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>214 to 135…[player_tooltip player_id='1874206' first='Reece' last='Craft'] – 6'5″ / Devon Prep / [program_tooltip program_id='2423459' first='PA' last='Hoops Academy'] / Small Forward:</strong> We knew this athletic and skilled lefty was a threat to register a double-double every time out. However, what we learned across the Philly HS Live sessions is that Craft's offensive skills have improved from the high school season. In June Craft's 3-point stroke was more reliable, especially on corner threes. His mid-range game looked smoother too. He smartly executed well timed dives to the cup for catch and lay-ins. Craft also excelled in pick-n-roll action. During the high school live period Craft posted several 20-point games. The combination of his wingspan, instincts and quick second jump enabled Craft to collect rebounds at a ridiculous clip. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NR to 209…[player_tooltip player_id='2426173' first='Kaleem' last='Hargrove'] – 5'10″ / Bonner &amp; Prendergast / [program_tooltip program_id='2423459' first='PA' last='Hoops Academy'] / Combo Guard:</strong> Hargrove is a high IQ guard with a non-stop motor who does a great job of blending his scoring with distributing to teammates. When he was looking to produce points at Philly HS Live, Hargrove did so by popping threes, getting out on the fast break, and blowing past his man off the dribble. As a facilitator, Hargrove delivered dimes in pick-n-roll action, as well as drive and kick scenarios. He also did a nice job of distributing the ball in the open court. Hargrove would bring two unique assets to any college program: he plays off two feet effectively and rebounds well for a guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->