Stock Watch: Weekly Standout Wings/Forwards Rising Above the Rest

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>From breakout performances to steady production against top tier competition, several prospects saw their stock trend in upward through defense, impact, efficiency, and winning plays. Here's a look at a some of the prospects whose arrows are pointing up this week.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2167069"],"_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-69750c27976fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The game continues to slow down for [player_tooltip player_id='2167069' first='Harrison' last='Jones'], showing added layers to his skill set and overall impact. Jones played above the rim in the open court and later threw down a backdoor lob finish, flushing a two-foot, double-fisted dunk that highlighted his improved leaping ability. Jones scoring through contact truly stood out, carving out space deep in the lane, initiating contact with his upper body, and elevating to finish over traffic. His catch-to-release was lightning quick, bringing the ball straight into his shooting pocket with no wasted motion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2395226"],"_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-69750c2797664"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2395226' first='Brady' last='Willis'] stood out as a poised and controlled decision-maker with the ball, Willis consistently surveyed the floor and took what the defense gave him. Whether it was a one-dribble pull-up, a timely backdoor cut, making the extra pass, or firing a quick laser through traffic, he made sound, efficient reads that kept the offense flowing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2252157"],"_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-69750c2797746"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Any time [player_tooltip player_id='2252157' first='Isaiah' last='Santos'] drove and created contact, he made sure defenders felt it, shifting his weight to draw fouls or create separation with impressive power. He was also relentless on the glass, consistently asserting himself and securing boards whenever he wanted one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2556904"],"_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-69751876beca6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A long-range shooter with an incredibly easy and effortless release off the catch. Groom's mechanics are a recipe for sharpshooter potential, pure, smooth, and lightning-quick with balanced elevation. Groom needed very little space to get his jumper off, only a slight view of the rim. Coming off pin-downs, Groom's footwork was precise and efficient, consistently catching on two feet and squaring his shoulders to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2253113"],"_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-69750c2797613"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A true coast-to-coast threat, [player_tooltip player_id='2253113' first='Dean' last='Spencer'] wasted no time pushing the ball after securing defensive rebounds, turning stops into scoring opportunities. Spencer was a dangerous facilitator in transition, advancing the ball early and finding teammates streaking ahead. His creative ball control stood out, delivering one-handed passes, wraparounds, and touch dimes while understanding pace and tempo. Spencer manipulated defenders with his eyes and body, looking off help defenders and threading the ball through tight windows on drop-offs and skip passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2555646"],"_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-69750c27976b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2555646' first='Victor' last='Ogude'] was a fundamentally sound player who played off two feet and consistently contributed within the flow of the game. Ogude handled the little things, securing rebounds, diving for loose balls, sprinting the floor as a rim runner, and providing timely help-side rim protection. His on and off-ball defense was built on physicality, discipline, and active hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jordan Brooks ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Duncanville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69750c279759a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A glue-guy hybrid forward with an all-around impact. Brooks showcased back-to-the-basket scoring in the middle of the lane, turning over his shoulder into contested face-up jumpers. He was a high-motor rebounder, especially on the offensive glass, creating extra possessions and second- and third-chance opportunities by reading shot trajectory and timing his jumps. Brooks also showed an underrated passing skill set, making unselfish, intelligent decisions and consistently delivering simple yet crucial passes to punish defensive rotations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->