2025 Rankings: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 350 players, there are bound to be players that saw their stock rise.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 38 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually had 85 players that saw their stock rise +1 to one that was +100 but  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the 12-top stock risers since September:&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2298362' first='Bradley' last='Dyer']<strong> Mesa Mountain View</strong> +100</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest stock riser of the last few months is Dyer. He has a stronger frame, added maybe an inch and his skill is improving quickly. He can shoot the three off the catch and rise up from mid-range off the dribble to score it. He also rebounds well in his area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2340127' first='John' last='Peterson']<strong> Mesa </strong>+90</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top motors in the senior class is undersized but has a knack for grabbing every rebound remotely close to him with his sheer effort, strength and motor. He has a thicker frame and is not afraid to mix it up near the basket and scores it efficiently around the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2466744' first='Eric' last='Butler'] <strong>Central</strong> +71</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong power forward is tough to move and fights with anyone his size or taller. He gobbles up rebounds in and out of his area with great hands and timing. He will score it closest to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1483970' first='Jordan' last='Parrish'] <strong>Kellis </strong>+61</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another power forward who can carve out space and rebound at a high clip with his top notch hands. He is also cerebral to make plays for his teammates and will step out and shoot it from deep and inside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2039510' first='DJ' last='Williams'] <strong>Desert Vista</strong> +53</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong wing forward who is skilled with some toughness. He can rattle off threes from deep with very little space and time. He gets his shot off quickly from the three with a compact stroke and he is the Thunder's floor spacer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2457861' first='Mykel' last='Simpson'] <strong>Arcadia</strong> +50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top athletes pound for pound is Simpson. He seems to fly on the break and then will flush it down with his quick twitch bounce and advanced body control. He will score in transition but also defend many top opposing guards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2279896' first='Blake' last='Stradling'] <strong>Queen Creek </strong>+45</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A burly framed wing forward with plus skill. He is very smart and stays in motion off the ball and then will fire away once he gets his hands on it with a quick trigger. He can also make some shots on the move and get to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1150848' first='Nolan' last='Brown'] <strong>Perry</strong> +44</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most under appreciated guards in the class. He is one of the top on-ball defenders in the state with a stronger upper body, quick feet and speed. He makes smart reads, he can hit the three and burst to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2249638' first='Carter' last='Brown'] <strong>Ironwood Ridge</strong> +39</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A naturally tough combo guard often plays on the ball but can be off of it and shoot the three. He loves getting downhill with a sneaky quick burst and almost seeks the contact and will score thru the contact or take the bump and get fouled. He leads the Tucson based team almost nightly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2108097' first='Kaden' last='Gollhuir'] <strong>Mountain Pointe</strong> +37</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick guard who can play the lead spot or off the ball. He is very fast and will get to the basket with a nice first step and burst of speed to the hole. He can pull-up from mid to the three and make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2249637' first='Bryson' last='Gundry'] <strong>Mesa Mountain View</strong> +35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An East Valley guard has grown two inches since last year. He can shoot the three easily and pull-up from mid-range off the dribble. He stays shot ready in the corners and knows how to play. He is having a strong start of the season and may keep ascending up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2432452' first='Jaylen' last='Fulton']<strong> San Tan Foothills</strong> +35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A very long and lean wing forward can shoot the three better than a year ago and will still run the floor, throw it down on the break and rebound and block shots in his area. He is their top player nightly and he has been very productive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->