2028 player rankings: Stock-risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were stock-risers in the latest update of the 2028 Tennessee player rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More movement could come if a lot of the prospects in the class have a productive summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But, for right now, let's touch on the sophomores that moved up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Williams cracks the top 50</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fayette Ware‘s [player_tooltip player_id='2805504' first='Cash' last='Williams'] moved up 22 spots to No. 46. The 6-foot-0 guard has been phenomenal on the offensive end for the Wildcats, especially from 3-point range. He shot 38 percent from beyond the arc this season, which led the team. Williams was second on the team in scoring (16.3 points per game), and third on the team in steals (2.6). Fayette Ware will be in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to compete in the TSSAA Division I Class 3A state tournament. Williams is a big part of the season why the Wildcats are there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Duke is another rising guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Providence Christian Academy‘s [player_tooltip player_id='2635098' first='TJ' last='Duke'] moved up 35 spots to No. 56. He was one of the starting guards on a Lions team that captured back-to-back Division II Class AA state titles. Duke plays with good pace and finishes well around the rim. He can make shots from the perimeter and will sit down on defense. Duke will have a bigger role next season with [player_tooltip player_id='1659513' first='Christopher' last='Washington Jr.'], [player_tooltip player_id='1943896' first='Nickalai' last='Anderson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1947455' first='Peyton' last='Applegate'] graduating. His stock could rise even higher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blivens debuts inside the top 25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lipscomb Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='2571711' first='Christian' last='Blivens'] debuted at No. 22. The 5-11 guard is athletic and has a quick, first-step. Blivens can get to the rim off three dribbles. He elevates high enough to slam it home. Blivens doesn't have a problem finishing around the rim. He's hard to stay in front of. Blivens is just like his brother, Clemson football commit [player_tooltip player_id='1572632' first='Cam' last='Blivens'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A lot to like about Martin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's a lot to like about Knoxville Catholic‘s [player_tooltip player_id='2550772' first='Travis' last='Martin']. He‘s a 6-3 guard with a solid frame that can bully his way into the paint. Martin is a good ball handler, and respectable shot maker with a good feel for the game. He's coming off a season averaging 10.2 points and 6.9 assists per game while shooting 40 percent from 3. Martin is a player to watch for once the 2026 season gets going.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Crump stays inside the top 20</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. George's [player_tooltip player_id='2795834' first='Carson' last='Crump'] moved up two spots to No. 17. Crump is worthy of being ranked inside the top 20. He led the Gryphons to the final four of the Division II Class A boys' state tournament. Crump is an efficient scorer with a burst off the dribble. He averaged 15.6 points and 3.6 assists per game. Crump is one of the best point guards in the class. He's been consistent for St. George's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->