The Jeffco League Players Expected to Boost Their Stock

Ranked or unranked, these prospects are the ones you absolutely need on your radar in the Jeffco League. Between standout summer performances, clear in season growth and flashes of skill, each of them has the tools to skyrocket up the rankings by the end of the season. They're hungry, emerging and ready to prove they belong among the leagues best.    Johnson has all the tools to make a major jump this season for Valor. His strong summer was a clear indicator of what's coming as he looked sharper, more confident and far more dangerous offensively. His three point shooting is a real weapon, whether he's pulling up off the dribble or catching and firing in rhythm. He consistently creates separation and punishes defenders who give him any daylight. On top of that his improved defensive activity stands out, showing quicker reactions and more disciplined positioning. With his expanded skill set and growing confidence, Johnson is poised to become a significant impact player this year     Lumpkin has the size, length and versatility to be one of Valor's biggest stock risers this season. Though he plays primarily at the two, he has experience playing other positions that allow for him to have a unique feel for the floor and a natural understanding of how to impact the game from multiple positions. His shooting touch makes him a reliable scoring threat, his defensive instincts allow him to guard up and down the lineup and his court vision elevates everyone around him. With his frame, skill set and adaptability, Lumpkin is positioned to take a significant leap and become a true difference maker for Valor this year     Logan is a natural scorer and one of Chatfield's most reliable two way threats, bringing efficiency and confidence every time he steps on the floor. He takes high quality shots, picks his spots well and consistently converts. Defensively he applies real pressure, jumps passing lanes and turns steals into instant transition opportunities. With his ability to handle the ball, see the floor and operate as a true playmaking guard, Logan keeps the offense flowing and creates chances both for himself and his teammates. His blend of scoring, defense and vision makes him a key piece poised for a breakout season     Pfeifer is the kind of high impact guard who elevates Ralston Valley every time he's on the floor. He sets the tone with tough, disciplined defense and refuses to give shooters any breathing room, especially beyond the arc where he relentlessly crowds space and forces tough looks. Once he secures the ball, he's immediately in attack mode firing pinpoint outlet passes, pushing the tempo and turning stops into transition chances. His energy, toughness and commitment to doing the little things make him a true difference maker and a player poised to carve out an even bigger role this season     Hegerle may be committed to play baseball next year, but he's far from a secondary piece on the basketball court and can be a real impact player for Bear Creek. His quickness off the dribble allows him to break defenders down and create instant advantages, and he has the vision to exploit open pockets on the floor. He moves well without the ball, constantly slipping into scoring spots or spacing the floor to keep the offense flowing. Add in his ability to apply backcourt pressure and disrupt opposing players, and Hegerle becomes a valuable two sport athlete who will absolutely matter this season

Ranked or unranked, these prospects are the ones you absolutely need on your radar in the Jeffco League. Between standout summer performances, clear in season growth and flashes of skill, each of them has the tools to skyrocket up the rankings by the end of the season. They're hungry, emerging and ready to prove they belong among the leagues best.