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<p>After taking a look at the updated <em>Top 10</em>, it's time to turn out attention to some notable <em>Stock Risers</em> in our latest rankings update.</p>
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<p>In this update, 13 prospects rose at least 10 spots in the rankings, with an additional 10 prospects rising at least 5 spots!</p>
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<p>That's a notable jump for 23 prospects who've taken their games to another level since our last update in September.</p>
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<p><strong>Cyrus Hutchison</strong> (+16), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2325740' first='Tahlan' last='Pettway']</strong> (+20), and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341371' first='Chase' last='Geremia']</strong> (+10) each made a significant rise up the rankings after strong starts to the season.</p>
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<p>Hutchinson, a talented wing at <em>Brewster Academy</em>, rose from #34 all the way up to #18. Pettway, a shifty lead guard at <em>St. Thomas More</em>, climbed the rankings from #39 to #19. Geremia, a versatile scorer at the <em>Newman School</em>, jumped from #42 to #32 in our update.</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='2465133' first='Ethan' last='Griffin']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+49</em></strong>, #88 to #39)</p>
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<p>Griffin, a 6'7" forward at <em>Westminster School</em>, continues to expand his offensive game while utilizing his physical tools to make an impact on both ends of the floor. He's a powerful finisher around the rim, both in the halfcourt and in transition, that has extended his range out beyond the three point line. On the other end of the floor he cleans up on the glass while adding some off ball rim protection.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2341343' first='Nelson' last='Mboudjika']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+10</em></strong>, #51 to #41)</p>
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<p>A bouncy 6'9" forward from <em>CATS Academy</em>, Mboudjika continues to exert himself around the rim both offensively and defensively. He does a great job as a rim roller out of ball screens, can knock down a baseline jumper, and punishes rims as an athletic finisher. Defensively, he has good lateral mobility that allows him to switch onto the perimeter when needed. Inside the paint he's a high level shot blocker that alters twice as many as he blocks.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2465129' first='Isaiah' last='Charles Aminzadeh']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+19</em></strong>, #89 to #70)</p>
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<p>Aminzadeh, a big guard at <em>Northfield Mount Hermon</em>, impacts the game offensively as a floor spacing scorer. He's an instinctive cutter that does a nice job moving without the ball and finishing at the rim. While he can consistently knock down shots from the perimeter, he's also a willing ball mover that has started to show some shot creation ability as well. Defensively, he's quick to jump passing lanes, creating numerous turnovers.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2553710' first='Brayden' last='Jones']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+19</em></strong>, #104 to #85)</p>
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<p>The <em>East Catholic</em> forward is a physical presence in the paint that makes his impact as a scorer, decision maker, and rebounder. He has some nice vertical athletic pop, allowing him to be a strong rim finisher as a roll man. He can make plays in space, both offensively and defensively, showing nice lateral mobility. He's strong, tough, and doesn't shy away from contact, allowing him to be a presence in the paint night in and night out.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='1437580' first='Treyvon' last='Miller']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+24</em></strong>, #115 to #91)</p>
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<p>Miller, a 6'7" forward at <em>St. Paul's School</em>, leaves his fingerprints on a game in a variety of ways. He's had a strong start to the season, showing a versatile offensive game that allows him to score at multiple levels. He's an athletic finisher in space that also has the ability to make shots from behind the arc and break defenders down off the bounce. With good length and plus athleticism, he's also a strong defensive rebounder.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2467414' first='Patrick' last='Ricca']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+11</em></strong>, #109 to #98)</p>
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<p>A crafty lead guard at <em>St. Paul's School</em>, Ricca is a big time playmaker on the offensive end of the floor that doesn't mind doing the dirty work on defense. While he's always been a good decision maker with the ball in his hands, it's his commitment to the defensive end that's attributed to his rise. He has quick hands, quick feet, and the fight to get through screens when playing off the ball. His effort level on every play is impressive.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2553803' first='Stryckland' last='Whittley-Ligon']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+38</em></strong>, #137 to #99)</p>
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<p>Whittley-Ligon, a well-built guard out of <em>Kingswood-Oxford</em>, uses his length and athleticism to his advantage in the open floor. He's a multi-positional defender, capable of guarding in the post or out on the perimeter. He uses his length to be disruptive and quickly turns defense into easy offense at the other end. He's an instinctive cutter that has proven to be an above average rim finisher, getting it done with either hand.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2465130' first='Jeremiah' last='Medor']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+13</em></strong>, #116 to #103)</p>
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<p>A 6'2" guard that gets it done on both ends of the floor, Medor is primed for a breakout season at <em>Cheshire Academy</em>. The lefty is a high level shooter from behind the arc that also knows how to uses his strength to get into the paint off the bounce and finish at the rim. He's an ultra versatile defender that can guard up a position while creating steals and deflections at a high rate with his quickness and strength.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2553796' first='Harrison' last='Miles']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+31</em></strong>, #135 to #104)</p>
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<p>Miles, a 6'6" wing at <em>Deerfield Academy</em>, brings a versatile offense game to the floor in his first year in the <em>NEPSAC</em>. An offensive threat from behind the arc and in the paint, he's done a nice job as an off ball shooter that is starting to add elements to his game off the bounce. He has a strong frame and the ability to score around the rim with either hand. He gives consistent effort on the defensive glass and can guard multiple positions.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2553793' first='Hunter' last='Stoll']</span></strong> (<strong><em>+11</em></strong>, #134 to #123)</p>
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<p>A big wing at <em>Cheshire Academy</em>, Stoll makes his mark as a versatile shot maker that can space the floor. He does a nice job of moving without the basketball and quickly getting into his shot from behind the arc. He does a nice job of creating off one or two dribbles and elevating as a finisher. Defensively, his combination of positional size and length allows him to make an impact on the glass, around the rim, and in passing lanes.</p>
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After taking a look at the updated Top 10, it's time to turn out attention to some notable Stock Risers in our latest rankings update.
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