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 80 players that saw their stock rise +1 to one that was +103 but&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the 12-top stock risers since December:&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1876014' first='Tyran' last='Simpson']<strong> Deer Valley </strong>+103</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athletic defensive guard was steady all year long. He is a top notch transition finisher and he will defend multiple positions. He can hit the three better then a year ago and get to the basket. He committed to <strong>Ottawa University. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2249637' first='Bryson' last='Gundry'] <strong>Mesa Mountain View</strong> +96</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good sized scoring guard had a breakout season. He will fill it up with crafty quick drives to the basket using his size but he is a catch and shoot sniper from the three point line. He can also pull-up from mid-range and he just verbally committed to <strong>Chandler-Gilbert CC. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1758998' first='Owen' last='Hillis'] <strong>Sunnyslope (Pictured) </strong>+94</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the stock risers in the playoffs was Hillis. He is versatile to score inside with some toughness but can also step out and shoot the three. He defended and played multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2223458' first='Anthony' last='Maciel'] <strong>Central </strong>+74</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A decent sized forward can play the 3-5 for the Bobcats. He was crucial all year for their deep playoff run and ring. He has the skill from inside and out and he will fall away from his defenders plus defend inside the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2280476' first='Josiah' last='Peoples'] <strong>Prescott </strong>+72</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A two-way defensive scoring guard can rattle in threes one by one. He got super hot at the prestigious Damien Classic and caught the attention of some college coaches. He also defends the best wing nightly on every team with some length and bounce. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369216' first='Brayden' last='Hatcher'] <strong>Higley </strong>+67</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing forward who knows how to play. He cuts when he should, he will hit the open three, he will make smart reads to his teammates and he can defend the 3-5 for the Knights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2340127' first='John' last='Peterson'] <strong>Mesa</strong> +55</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The heart and soul of the 6A East Valley team was definitely Peterson. He plays with a big motor to rebound in and out way out of his area. he will throw it down on the break and seems to keep coming after you. If he played in the 6A state Finals, it is possible the Jackrabbits would have won. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2470115' first='Jaden' last='Fitzhugh'] <strong>Apollo </strong>+52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the longest forwards in the AIA is just scratching the surface. He takes unusually long strides to get to the basket and he will throw it down way above the rim on the break. He will also rebound and block shots in his area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1276753' first='Ayden' last='Madi'] <strong>Brophy Prep</strong> +50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile guard/wing has plus size and skill. He is finally healthy and you can now see how good he can be for the future. He defends well on the perimeter and inside to rebound plus score. He will shoot the three and get hot and dribble drive to the basket with his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1384823' first='Jaden' last='Spears'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong> +46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic wing from Sacramento had a good season. He was very steady with his two-way ability to score and defend. He uses his easy bounce to rebound and defend bigger players plus scores it in transition or from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1612213' first='Isaiah' last='Brown'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong> +44</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile athletic combo guard can play on or off the ball. He is athletic on the break and scores it well in transition above the rim. He can hit perimeter jumpers but scores it best closest to the rim slashing to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1674465' first='Lamar' last='Anderson'] <strong>Dysart </strong>+43 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The West Valley guard/wing is a top of the food chain athlete. He is super fluid from end to end and seems to glide in the air. He will lock up multiple positions and score it with jumpers and with a rip thru. He committed to&nbsp;<strong>Ottawa University.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->