2029 Updated Rankings: Highest Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <a href="https://prephoops.com/georgia/rankings/2029-rankings/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prephoops.com/georgia/rankings/2029-rankings/">Updated 2029 Rankings</a> have expanded to include 125 players in the sophomore class. Camps, showcases and tournaments during June and July provided plenty of opportunties for our staff to evaluate prospects from around the state. Here is a closer look at a handful of the biggest stock risers in a talented group of future college prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2826986"],"_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-6a7e13f917a67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The top frontcourt prospect in the state's 2029 class, Pettway is a skilled big man with good hands and feet. He averaged 13.7 points and 7.5 rebounds for [program_tooltip program_id='2863440' first='Game' last='Elite'] in July and displayed a soft touch in the paint and an ability to score in the midrange. The sophomore is a productive rebounder at both ends of the floor and is a prospect to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3266103"],"_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-6a7e13f917adc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nelson played "up" on the [program_tooltip program_id='2076604' first='Atlanta' last='Xpress'] 16u team this summer and was able to compete and excel against players mostly from the 2028 class. The sophomore is a skilled lead guard who is very good with the ball in his hands. He is a creative finisher, a good passer and a capable open perimeter maker. The #6 ranked prospect in the class, Nelson has good quickness and also changes speeds well when the ball is in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3196324"],"_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-6a7e13f917b28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On the heels of a very strong month of June, Wise moved into the Top 10 of our updated rankings at #9. The sophomore is a versatile scorer who is a shot maker with deep range. He has above average quickness, a high basketball IQ, has good strength and is a reliable decision maker. His brother, Justin, recently committed to Georgia in the 2027 recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452935"],"_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-6a7e13f917b70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another fast rising guard in the 2029 class, Wilder starred in July for [program_tooltip program_id='2076604' first='Atlanta' last='Xpress']' 15u team. The sophomore is a highly skilled guard who can really score it. He is creative with the ball in his hands, an effective finisher in the paint and a high level perimeter shot maker. Expect his rise to continue in the 2029 recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3535731"],"_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-6a7e13f917bb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson comes in at #13 in our updated rankings after leading AE5 in scoring at 15.3 points per game during July. The sophomore is a quick combo guard who is a creative finisher in the paint. He has a high basketball IQ, changes speeds well and has impressive court vision for a young prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->