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<p>After taking a look at the updated <em>Top 10</em> yesterday, it's time to turn out attention to some of the notable <em>Stock Risers</em> from our latest rankings update.</p>
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<p>In this update, 11 prospects rose at least 10 spots in the rankings, with an additional 13 prospects rising at least 5 spots!</p>
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<p>That's a notable jump for 24 prospects who've taken their games to another level since our last update in September.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2546101' first='Killyan' last='Toure'] was the most notable stock riser, moving from <strong><em>#20</em></strong> all the way up to <strong><em>#10</em></strong> after an impressive first few months at <em>Brewster Academy</em>! The future <strong><em>Iowa State Cyclone</em></strong> is one of the best perimeter defenders in the country and does a great job of getting downhill off the bounce both in the half-court and in transition.</p>
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<p>Below, we'll take a look at ten prospects that made substantial moves up the rankings.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2325735' first='Javon' last='Perry']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+10</em></strong>, #32 to #22)</p>
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<p>Perry, a <strong><em>Rhode Island</em></strong> commit, has had a strong start to his season at <em>MacDuffie</em>. A highlight reel waiting to happen on both ends of the floor, he is one of the most impressive dunker/shot blockers in New England. He does a great job of utilzing his physical gifts, including impressive length, to his advantage and will only get better as he continues to add strength.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2396720' first='Isaiah' last='Henderson']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+17</em></strong>, #46 to #29)</p>
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<p>A <strong><em>Siena</em></strong> commit, Henderson is a big guard with a college ready frame and next level athleticism. On top of that, he continues to prove to be one of the top perimeter scorers in all of New England. Few can match his shot making ability from behind the arc and, on top of that, he's starting to show a real knack for drawing fouls and getting to the free throw line, where he converts at a high clip.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546812' first='Nasir' last='Rodriguez']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+62</em></strong>, #107 to #45)</p>
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<p>Another big guard, Rodriguez is off to a fast start this year at <em>Northfield Mount Hermon</em>. The future <strong><em>Fairfield Stag</em></strong> impacts the game in a variety of ways on the offensive end of the floor. He's capable of going off for 20 plus points in any given night, but has also shown to be a high level rebounder and productive facilitator early in the season, with multiple games of either 10+ rebounds or 5+ assists.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='1532428' first='Reggie' last='Grodin']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+24</em></strong>, #76 to #52)</p>
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<p>Grodin, who was also a riser in our last rankings update, continues to climb after a strong early part of the year at <em>Newman School</em>. He's turned up the heat on the defensive end of the floor, proving to be a multi-positional defender that can shut down opposing wings when asked. His offensive game continues to be a mix of deep threes and aggressive drives to the rim, where he's finishing over or through contact at the rim.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2325781' first='Ore' last='Odutayo']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+16</em></strong>, #75 to #59)</p>
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<p>A 6'8" combo forward with some wiggle off the bounce, Odutayo is one of New England's top unsigned prospects. He has a college ready frame that compliments his explosive athleticism around the rim. He's recently turned a corner offensively with his ability to break down a defense off the bounce and consistent shot making from behind the arc. His best basketball is clearly still in front of him.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546888' first='Shuto' last='Sakihama']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+77</em></strong>, #146 to #69)</p>
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<p>Sakihama proved to be the biggest <em>stock riser</em> in this rankings update, climbing 77 spots from where he was ranked in September. He's adjusted quickly to the speed and physicality of the game in America since landing at <em>St. Thomas More</em>, proving to be in the conversation as one of New England's top floor generals. He seemingly has the ball on a string in the half-court and makes some next level passes off the bounce.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546823' first='Riley' last='Dering']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+14</em></strong>, #126 to #112)</p>
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<p>An <strong><em>Air Force</em></strong> commit, Dering shows impressive agility for a 6'9" forward. He has good positional size, is an explosive vertical athlete, and impacts the game defensively with his length and activity level. He's been a key cog so far on one of the top prep teams in the country at <em>Newman</em>, showing the ability to finish plays with authority at the rim, defend on the perimeter in switches, and rebound at a high rate in traffic.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546908' first='Amare' last='Marshall']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+17</em></strong>, #153 to #136)</p>
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<p>Marshall, a jack of all trades at <em>St. Bernard's</em>, should be one of the top players in the <em>CIAC</em> this winter. At 6'6" with good athleticism and a nice skillset, he does a great job of impacting winning on both ends of the floor. He's comfortable handling in transition, can defend any position on the floor, and does a good job as both a rebounder and shot blocker as the last line of defense at the rim.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2325872' first='Jules' last='Varin']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+14</em></strong>, #173 to #159)</p>
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<p>The future <strong><em>Bowdoin Polar Bear</em></strong> is a twitchy wing that can really shoot it from behind the arc. At 6'4" he has great size for a combo guard, makes good reads in ball screens, and is capable of guard any perimeter spot. He'll play a big role in the success of <em>Hotchkiss</em> this winter as he can impact games as both a scorer and facilitator that can play in a slowed down game or at a fast tempo.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546960' first='Nick' last='Mautone']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+15</em></strong>, #183 to #168)</p>
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<p>Mautone, who will head to <em><strong>Colby</strong></em> in the fall, shares the backcourt at <em>Hotchkiss</em> with Varin, adding three level scoring punch from the wing. He's got a good frame, isn't afraid of contact around the rim, and plays with a good feel for pace. He's a big time shot maker from behind the arc and does a nice job of playing out of the trailer spot offensively, making reads as both a scorer and facilitator.</p>
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After taking a look at the updated Top 10 yesterday, it's time to turn out attention to some of the notable Stock Risers from our latest rankings update.
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