2028 Rankings: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 206 players, there are bound to be players that saw their stock rise.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 67 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually only had 18 players that saw their stock rise +1 to +27 but&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the 11 top stock risers since December:&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1956216' first='Kingsley' last='Edwards'] <strong>Canyon View </strong>+27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A diminutive scoring point guard is quick on quick. He was the biggest stock riser with his quickness and speed the ball who can score. He can score with deep threes off the dribble, quick drives to the rim and pull-ups for both perimeter levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2457855' first='Lucas' last='Alvarado'] <strong>Pinnacle </strong>+27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A stronger framed scoring combo guard with some size for position. He has a polished game with mid-range jumpers off the dribble, threes off the catch and he sees the court well with advanced court vision for a combo guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2641723' first='Xander' last='Mitchell'] <strong>Sandra Day O'Connor</strong> +21 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A powerful wing forward with a stronger frame and physique. He grew about an inch in the last year and he is very young for the class. He does a lot of his work in the paint with his strength and skill. He plays with an edge and may keep ascending up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2717324' first='Chops' last='Davis'] <strong>Higley</strong> +18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic true combo guard can play on or off the ball. He will score, make plays and defend. He plays and defends multiple positions. He will score with athletic drives, threes off the dribble and he sees the court well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2109028' first='Malachi' last='Kaffey'] <strong>AZ Compass Prep </strong>+15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A throwback pure point guard is always guiding his teammates for points. He has good length and quickness combined with some speed for the ball in the open court. He has advanced court vision and great timing. He will score with dribble drives and jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194808' first='Carter' last='Bagley'] <strong>St. Mary's </strong>+14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong framed wing forward is one of the more polished scorers in the group. He can hit the three off the catch and get to the basket with a decent handle but his mid-range pull-up is very consistent. He also rebounds well in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2432574' first='Terrance' last='Byrd'] <strong>Highland Prep</strong> +11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top athletes in the class is Byrd. He flies around the court gracefully but also has a cerebral side with his pinpoint passes like a point forward. He will rebound, block shots and can push the rock up the court and make a play. Watch your head on the break or you may be on a poster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2466706' first='Mehki' last='Storkel'] <strong>Desert Edge </strong>+11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A very long and lean scoring lead guard or combo. He is a fluid mover and he is an easy scorer from all levels. He can get to the basket and use the floater game plus hit shots from mid to the three point line off the catch or pull. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2552765' first='David' last='Rossling'] <strong>Basha</strong> +11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly skilled scoring lead guard can go on his own personal runs. He has a good-looking three point shooting stroke with a quick release and range. He is also quick to get to the basket with a tighter handle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2386974' first='Nasir' last='Hailey'] <strong>Saguaro</strong> +10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A defensive minded real point guard can make players around him better. He keeps his opponents in front of him with lateral quickness, longer arms, improved height and quicker hands. He scores with mid-range pull-ups, floaters and bursts to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2466075' first='Jayvein' last='Moody'] <strong>Mountain Pointe</strong> +7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quicker combo guard can make plays or put points on the board. He is like a microwave for the team. He comes into every game and will fire away from all levels. He has a quick trigger and comes with range beyond the arc. He can also get to the basket with his speed with the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->