Top Stock Risers in the Updated Class of 2029 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2029 rankings last week. Here is a look at some of the top stock risers in the updated rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2872756' first='Bryce' last='Means'] (Helias): A 6'8" forward from Mid Missouri who has emerged as one of the top young prospects in the state. He is a tough matchup with his size and length and ability to score from all three levels. He attacks the basket with his athleticism to throw down dunks and he can also knock down 3-pointers off the catch. He is also a good rim protector on the defensive end. His ceiling is very high as he continues to grow in stature and get stronger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2919436' first='Kory' last='Bright Jr.'] (Principia): A 5'10" point guard who brings speed and quickness as a change of pace on a Panthers team full of talented big guards. He has excellent handles and the ability to break down defenders with an impressive array of escape moves. His cross-over move is especially effective off the dribble. He can get into the lane and get buckets on penetrating drives and he can also knock down perimeter jumpers off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2919437' first='Josiah' last='Hood'] (Principia): A 5'11" point guard who brings good speed and quickness to the team along with an impressive overall floor game. He is an excellent ball handler with good passing and playmaking skills. He gets into the lane and can hit the nice floater or elevate on the pull up jumper. He creates off the dribble well and can get a bucket from all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2932689' first='Derrick' last='Dailey'] (Springfield Hillcrest): A 6'1" guard who had a solid freshman campaign on Hillcrest's Class 5 Final Four team last season. His is physically strong and he plays with a lot of poise for a young player. He handles the ball, rebounds and can play solid defense. He can also knock down open 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3334364' first='Rex' last='Robertson'] (Westminster Christian): A 6'4" shooting guard who has good positional size and a solid all-around offensive game. He has good court vision and playmaking skills to get open shots for his teammates. He can create well off the dribble with his handles and keep defenders at bay with his physical size. He can drive it effectively and knock down the jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->