’25 Rankings Update: Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1370512"],"_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-67adfb956f554"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 36</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tatum continues to climb the rankings because of the increased production at the defensive end of the floor. An athletic combo guard prospect that can lock up 1-3, he's not only getting the stop but switching ends to get his team out in transition for an easy bucket on turnovers or long rebounds. He's also scoring more consistently at the offensive end of the floor by turning down tough pull-ups in traffic that he used to take while mixing in higher-percentage looks off of movement to turn him into a more efficient offensive piece for an OLMC that has turned heads this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2610749"],"_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-67adfb956f5c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 84</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-One of the most athletic prospects in the DMV, I'm holding onto my long term stock as a wing/forward tweener prospect that I think will figure it out at the next level and win his team a lot of games. He's being more assertive offensively and is using the afore-mentioned athleticism to beat up teams on the glass and finish above the rim both in the halfcourt and in transition. Defensively he is a really valuable piece as the most scalable defender on the back line that plugs a lot of holes for the Lions with his ability to cover ground to contest shots around the basket or on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2241983"],"_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-67adfb956f608"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 77</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong athlete that is turning into a more willing slasher for a Dragons group that has been a giant-killer this year in their non-conference slate as well as in the MIAA. Baker can knock down open jumpers, can bully his way to the rim or to the line, and has a ton of long-term potential as a wing defender that can guard several positions at the next level. Want to see his handle to continue to improve to take advantage of long strides and his finishing ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452771"],"_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-67adfb956f648"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 80</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Like the consistency that we've seen in Dixon's motor as a wing piece that is beginning to understand how to fit in best with the Lions. He's knocking down looks much more consistently off the catch out to 18 feet and is understanding when to cut to space and how to find open areas in the defense to get off a clean look. If he can continue to broaden his impact on the game more frequently as a rebounder and rim-protector, he will increase his value as a versatile wing prospect in the senior class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1768968"],"_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-67adfb956f685"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 115</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hemann's value to his team continues to see an uptick as he has earned more consistent minutes playing up several positions as a small ball forward that can really stretch the floor with his shooting. With good positional size and instincts he is beginning to impact the game as a help side shot blocker and on-ball defender with increasing consistency. Want to see him hunt his shot more assertively in the halfcourt because he can get off his shot over pretty much any defender in his league and can really help to space the floor for the Bulldogs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->