2023 Rankings Update: Stock Risers Pt. 1

Kyle Sandy March 4, 2021 @ 11:14 AM

No. 6 || 6-5 CG [player_tooltip player_id="820274" first="Stephon" last="Castle"] – Newton Up from No. 23 Rising into the Top 10 is [player_tooltip player_id="820274" first="Stephon" last="Castle"], who has showed a diverse skill set his sophomore season. The big guard has flourished as a scorer that can fill it up from all levels, but also serves as a playmaker and strong all-around player. Castle uses his length to help rebound and defend. He gets to his spots in the mid-range and has a reliable three-point shot. No. 7 || 6-5 W [player_tooltip player_id="948818" first="Lamariyon" last="Jordan"] – Dacula Up from No. 18 The long-armed pogo stick continues to trend in the right direction. Lamariyon posted 17.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.2 blocks per game. His high motor and athleticism allow him to impact games on both ends of the floor. Jordan is capable of defending multiple positions. On offense, his three-point shot and his ability to slash to the hoop make him a complete player. He shot 46-113 (41%) from three and could finish with authority at the rim. No. 11 || 6-2 CG [player_tooltip player_id="873086" first="Jase" last="McCullough"] – Roswell Up from No. 44 Blessed with a strong body that looks like its almost ready for college rigors already, [player_tooltip player_id="873086" first="Jase" last="McCullough"] is a talented guard that can get downhill and finish. He’s a smooth attacker, that can score at all three levels. He absorbs contact when getting to the hoop and uses that same strength to protect the ball against aggressive defenders. He’s got a good jump shot to balance his arsenal. No. 15 || 6-0 CG [player_tooltip player_id="873087" first="Victor" last="Newsom"] – Sandy Creek Up from No. 46 Newsom hasn’t been asked to do any heavy lifting yet, but he will be more than ready to do so next season once [player_tooltip player_id="869589" first="Myles" last="Rice"] and [player_tooltip player_id="754230" first="Jabari" last="Smith"] graduate. Newsom knows how to get to the basket. He finishes with either hand and has a strong pull-up game as well. He can get his shot off the dribble and has a chance to really take off as he gets more comfortable at the lead guard position setting up teammates. No. 16 || 6-5 W [player_tooltip player_id="820289" first="Jelani" last="Hamilton"] – Cumberland Christian Up from No. 41 A star player out of the GAPPS, [player_tooltip player_id="820289" first="Jelani" last="Hamilton"] is quietly turning into a star. He can do so much from the wing position. He scores inside with his back to the basket, he takes his man off the dribble and he can create separation on the perimeter and drain the outside shot. Add in his rebounding and his versatility on defense and you have one of the state’s top prospects. No. 22 || 6-8 C [player_tooltip player_id="806640" first="Keith" last="Williams"] – Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Up from No. 56 Averaging 13.2 points, 12 rebounds and 1.6 blocks, the 6-foot-8 250-pound big man made an immediate impact in the paint in Class A-Private. He has good footwork inside and uses soft hands to collect rebounds and score in traffic. The double-double machine has high level skill and has already earned D-I offers and interest.