New England's 2025 Stock Risers

Next up in our rankings discussion for the Class of 2025 is a look at the Stock Risers.   In this update, 12 prospects rose at least 50 spots in the rankings, capitalizing on terrific seasons this winter. On top of that, an additional 43 prospects rose at least 10 spots!   That's a sizable rankings jump for a total of 55 prospects, who took their games to another level since our last update in January.   Two prospects stood out as the ultimate risers in this update, with both seeing their ranking increase by at least 100 spots!   [player_tooltip player_id='2325875' first='Carson' last='McDonald'], a big man at the Newman School, rose 109 spots, jumping from #189 all the way up to #80! Headed to American University in the fall, McDonald made his mark on the court this winter with his ability to score from the block, makes plays as a facilitator from the high post, and defend around the rim without fouling.   [player_tooltip player_id='2634096' first='Alec' last='Scarborough'], a post prospect from St. Andrew's School, rose 101 spots, climbing up to #152 after previously being ranked at #253. A physical post presence, Scarborough impressed with his ability to score over either shoulder in the paint, rebound in traffic, and make plays as a roller out of ball screens.   Below are ten more prospects that rose at least 20 spots in this rankings update.   [player_tooltip player_id='2546906' first='Theo' last='Moore'] (+73, #216 to #143)   A point guard at Bridgton Academy, Moore was a steady presence in the Wolverines back-court all season long, proving his talent against some of the best prep teams in the country. He has a solid frame and the strength needed to play through contact, allowing him to make plays off the bounce in the paint. He's ultra competitive and seemed to take his game up a level when he was matched up against some of the region's best guards. On top of being a solid decision maker, he is a capable scorer that can get baskets at all three levels.   [player_tooltip player_id='1371866' first='Tim' last='Walker'] (+68, #113 to #45)   A shooting guard from South Kent, Walker proved to be one of the region's top perimeter defenders this winter. He's a compact guard that packs a ton of athleticism and strength into his frame. His ability to guard at the point of attack, with great lateral quickness, stood out every time he took the floor. He's capable of quickly turning defense into offense and is at his best in the open floor, where he can attack in transition and finish athletically at the rim. Beyond that, he is a capable shooter in catch and shoot situations that can get hot in a hurry from behind the arc.   [player_tooltip player_id='2547044' first='Mason' last='Paquette'] (+54, #294 to #240)   A shooting guard out of Londonderry, Paquette is a versatile offensive prospect that makes high IQ plays both on and off the basketball. A bigger guard, he does a nice job of moving without the ball, using screens to get open as a shooter or cutting to the rim as a finisher. He can make plays with the ball in his hands and does a good job of making reads out of ball screens. He's a plus athlete that can rebound in traffic, has the ability to defend multiple positions, and makes winning plays in close games.   [player_tooltip player_id='2325885' first='Leo' last='McNabb'] (+50, #288 to #238)   A combo guard from Cheverus, McNabb turned himself into one of the top scorers in the state of Maine this winter. He's quick in tight spaces, showing the ability to get to his spots both off the bounce and as a shooter without the ball. He uses his dribble effectively, creating space to get into his jumper or to keep defenders off balance when attacking the rim. He really developed his shot this winter and was one of the better on-ball shot creators in the region, particularly when it came to knocking down shots from behind the arc.   [player_tooltip player_id='2546823' first='Riley' last='Dering'] (+45, #111 to #66)   A center at the Newman School, Dering impressed with his ability to provide an athletic presence around the rim that was able to score, rebound, and defend. A bouncy big man that was quick off the floor, he did a really good job of protecting the rim on the defensive end of the floor, showing good instincts and timing as a shot blocker. He can really run the floor in transition and is explosive when he attacks the rim off the bounce. He also grew as a low post scorer, showing the ability to turn over either shoulder and score with soft touch in the paint.   [player_tooltip player_id='1202209' first='Jalen' last='Harper'] (+40, #58 to #18)   A combo guard out of the Newman School, Harper saved some of his best performances for the end of the season, finishing with 27 points in the NEPSAC AAA championship game. At 6'4", he's a bigger guard that has a college ready frame and the ability to play above the rim with his athleticism. He's tough, both as a defender and with the ball in his hands, showing the willingness to play through contact when needed. While he plays with a bunch of intangibles, he's also really skilled, particularly as it relates to his ability to shoot the basketball with range.   Nico Pena (+35, #150 to #115)   A combo guard from Putnam Science Academy, Pena came into New England this winter and quickly announced himself as one of the region's top perimeter shooters. A marksman from behind the arc, while he consistently knocked down shots in catch and shoot situations, he also showed the ability to leverage his shooting and open up driving lanes. When he put the ball on the floor, he made good decision as a creator and proved capable of scoring over size in the paint. Additionally, he played bigger than his size on the defensive glass and had an edge to his game defensively.   [player_tooltip player_id='1532454' first='Caden' last='Sullivan'] (+32, #206 to #174)   A combo guard at Franklin, Sullivan cemented his legacy by capping his high school career with a state championship. A worker on both ends of the floor, he played with relentless effort on both ends of the floor. He operates as both an on-ball initiator, as well as an off-ball cutter and scorer. He continued to add to his game this winter and ultimately turned himself into a three level scorer that was capable of taking and making the big shots in big moments. Defensively, he never backed down and was willing to often guard the other team's top perimeter scorer.   [player_tooltip player_id='1532411' first='Timmy' last='Bollin'] (+27, #130 to #103)   A small forward out of the Newman School, Bollin played a key role in helping his team to a NEPSAC AAA title. The lefty is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades, doing some of everything on both ends of the floor. With good positional size, he has the ability to play and defend both on the perimeter and in the paint. He's a strong perimeter shooter that does a good job of moving without the basketball, sliding into passing windows, and quickly getting into his shot off the catch. Maybe most impressive is his ability to rebound, showing a willingness to really mix it up in the paint.   [player_tooltip player_id='2634177' first='Frederik' last='Jellum'] (+24, #98 to #74)   A power forward from Cushing Academy, Jellum has a terrific combination of skill, athleticism, and postional size, making him one of the top unsigned prospects in the region. He's a long 6'9" that just knows how to play offensively, both as a scorer and ball mover. He can play with his back to the basket, has soft touch on his jump hook, and, in space, does a great job of attacking the rim off the bounce. While he pops athletically in space, his seperating skill is his ability to shoot the basketball, as he proved to be a high level player in screen and pop situations.   Keep an eye out this week as we take a look at Rankings Newcomers and provide Positional Breakdowns for each position group!

Next up in our rankings discussion for the Class of 2025 is a look at the Stock Risers.