Making Their Move: Risers in the 2029 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <a href="https://prephoops.com/virginia/rankings/virginia-high-school-boys-basketball-2029-class-player-rankings/">Updated 2029 Rankings</a> have expanded to include 100 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 some 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":["3539479"],"_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-6a90a42f5e85d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter moves up to #60 in our 2029 rankings. He is a quick, athletic and aggressive lead guard with an impressive command of the basketball. The sophomore excels at getting downhill and is a creative, efficient finisher around the rim. He is especially dangerous in transition, where he pushes the pace and consistently puts pressure on the defense. Carter is also a capable perimeter shot maker when left open and competes as an on ball defender at the other end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3539480"],"_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-6a90a42f5e892"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deese moved up 11 spots in our updated rankings after an impressive offseason with the Valley Suns. The sophomore is a skilled scoring point guard with a high basketball IQ and the ability to create his own offense off the dribble. He is a capable perimeter shot maker who plays with good feel for the game and has made improvements as a playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3669308"],"_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-6a90a42f5e8b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Khan “played up” with [program_tooltip program_id='2078817' first='Virginia' last='Elite'] this season and showcased an intriguing combination of size, athleticism and skill. The PVI sophomore is a versatile, mobile big man with inside/out scoring ability who handles and passes the ball well for his size. He can attack closeouts with straight line drives, finish above the rim and knock down open perimeter jumpers. Khan's versatility and developing skill set give him plenty of upside as a prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2808959"],"_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-6a90a42f5e8d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another [program_tooltip program_id='2078817' first='Virginia' last='Elite'] product, Davenport has an intriguing skill set for a sophomore prospect. He has above average quickness and consistently puts pressure on the defense with his ability to get into the paint, where he is a creative finisher who can score in a variety of ways. Davenport is also a capable shot maker from beyond the arc, giving him the ability to score at all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->