2025 Rankings Update: Forward Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These wings and forwards have filled needs for their programs, contributing to winning programs across the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2175398"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b3dd94e2be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The wing's skillset is coming together quickly, bringing a high motor and increased efficiency from distance. Capable of spacing the floor off the catch, he is quickly evolving into a knockdown shooter, drawing pressure once touching the ball. Effective attacking closeouts for finishes around the rim, he has a quick second jump when needed to quickly contribute putbacks. As well as an excellent athlete, he has already attempted and thrown down multiple lobs this season, bringing a skillset conducive to the next level. Defensively, he can swat away shot attempts around the rim, effectively handling opposing forwards and guards when necessary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1848643"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b3dd94e34a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones continues his dominance over Thornton, bringing a relentless motor on the glass alongside the wiry frame to take advantage of those opportunities on a large scale. Through his first three games, the wing has posted 24.3 points and 12 rebounds per game, picking his spots in the halfcourt for the best possible shots. Drawing six free throws per game, he makes it a priority ot attack the rim, forcing opposing defenses to stay on their toes at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1991210"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b3dd94e396"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baack is a capable three point shooter, bringing great size along the wing to score above opposing contests. Dependable off the catch from distance or while attacking a closeout for finishes around the rim, he is a well rounded complementary shotmaker within the offensive flow. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1478277"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b3dd94e3d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hughes has been on a tear early on, putting up 25.5 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.5 assists through Crowley County's 2-0 record so far. Although competing at 3A level, he is certainly an all-state team contender should he keep up this production. Contributing a high clip behind the arc, he is finding ways to round out his offensive arsenal rather quickly. Defensively, he is a pest at the point of attack or while rotating over the swat away shot attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2397589"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b3dd94e415"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herrera brings good size on the wing, holding his own versus bigger opponents at the point of attack or on the glass. As well as a capable three point shooter throughout this past summer, he has the ability to slide anywhere in lineups thanks to his skillset as an off-ball shotmaker. His willingness as a slasher creates him opportunities in the halfcourt flow, allowing him to draw fouls when needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2384767],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b3dd94e450"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Foster's physical tools make him a threat on the glass, particularly at a high volume up in the Northern Front Range. Already up at 18.8 points and 12.5 rebounds per game with Poudre, his strength makes him a pest down low, not easy to box out. His strength opens up the floor for playmakers off of ball screens, purposeful in those instances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1490825"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b3dd94e48b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">El Bassuni has found success along the perimeter, knocking down threes at a 40%+ clip to star the season. At roughly 6'4, the wing has carved out a serviceable niche within that Highlands Ranch context, which has gone 3-1. His reach makes him a serviceable help defender, getting into passing lanes to clog the lane as needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->