2025 Rankings: Stock Rising Forwards Pt. 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More forwards that I believe were deserving of a bump up in the ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2320396"],"_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-67c8cd738745b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2320396' first='Ja'mari' last='Cottingham'] proved that he deserves to be in the top 40 with his play this season. He is relentless with his defense and rebounding. He is also the kind of player who will dive in the stands if needed or on the ground for a loose ball. When it comes to his offense, he has a variety of moves he can use to beat his guy and can drain shots from the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024-2025 Season Stats - 12.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.2 APG, 2.2 SPG, 1.3BPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1373157"],"_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-67c8cd73874bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1373157' first='Xavier' last='Shufford'] moves up in the rankings a few spots because of his shot blocking abilities. He has some really solid reaction time, and also seems hyper aware of when his opponents are going to go up with a shot. When it comes to his offensive skills, he can drive hard to the rim and can make tough finishes. Or you can feed him the rock and he has a few post moves in his bag. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988916"],"_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-67c8cd7387509"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1988916' first='Bryson' last='Walker'] can help stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. He shot 34% from beyond the arc, and made 37 3's in all this year. Walker also brought down an impressive 12.8 rebounds a game this season. Which is a testament to the way he hustles and battles out there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Additional 2024-2025 Stats - 2.4 APG, 1.3 SPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2358865"],"_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-67c8cd738754e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2358865' first='Luca' last='Walema'] proved to have some game and performed well in the 2A State Title matchup with Incline. He has the size and frame needed to score in the paint. He also has a decent shooting stroke and hit a 3-pointer. His versatility and gritty play likely had a lot to do with Needles' 33-1 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024-2025 Season Stats - 14.3 PPG, 6 RPG, 1.7 BPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2351329"],"_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-67c8cd738758d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2351329' first='Anliante' last='Smith'] did well when his number was called this year. Sierra Vista utilized his defending skills and he was able to disrupt shots with his long arms. I was also a fan of how he fought for rebounds, he came down with over 3 a game despite playing spot minutes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2024-2025 Season Stats - 2.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->