2028 SF/PF Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 290 players, there are bound to be players that saw their stock rise.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 23 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually had 65 players that saw their stock rise +1 to one that was +90 but&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the Top-8 SF/PF stock risers since March:&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2990378' first='Kaden' last='Lea'] <strong>Buena (Pictured)</strong> +60</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long wing forward is a two-way player. He has good size for position and moves well in space and he can defend a few positions on the court. He can score it with rip thrus to the basket and he will rebound and block shots at a good clip. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2735455' first='Tarik' last='Slaughter'] <strong>Pinnacle</strong> +56</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and athletic wing is a good defender in space to handle guards and inside to cover bigger forwards. He can score it with occasional perimeter jumpers but is best getting to the basket with longer strides and he is very good in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3493692' first='Kellan' last='Walz'] <strong>San Tan Charter </strong>+53</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big man made the move from Perry HS to San Tan Charter. He has soft hands with advanced post footwork inside the paint. He is very patient and can play with his back to the basket. He rebounds well, walls up on defender and is hard to move. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2825307' first='Owen' last='Pope'] <strong>Notre Dame Prep</strong> +27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile forward who can plays and defend a few positions for the Saints. He has the perimeter skills for a guard or wing but the size and some toughness inside for a forward. He can shoot the three or from mid-range and get downhill to the basket and rebounds well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2640541' first='Jason' last='Clancy'] <strong>Liberty </strong>+16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic power forward is an above the rim athlete. He plays with good speed for position and energy to get on the glass, run the floor and defend a couple positions. He will score with threes off the catch, dunks on the break and offensive rebound put backs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2680984' first='Jayden' last='Lee'] <strong>Hamilton</strong> +13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and lean wing forward is slowly getting better and better. He moves well in space to defend a few positions and will score with transition layups, dunks, threes off the catch and he will score off the glass with offensive rebound put backs. His length on defense and shooting can make him a potential 3 and D type.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2552784' first='Emir' last='Konicanin'] <strong>Paradise Valley </strong>+12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile wing forward who can play a few positions for the Trojans. He handles the ball well like a guard and has the strength and girth to play inside. He has the skill to score it with jumpers from mid-range to the three point line but can also rip thru to the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2756822' first='Isaac' last='Hnat'] <strong>Saguaro </strong>+9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo forward who can play either spot up front and even slide over to the five position with the lack of true size on the team. He rebounds well in his area and will score it. He can step out and shoot the three and rip thru to the basket and takes contact well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->