2025 Rankings Risers: Point Guard Shot-Makers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This pack of point guards were consistently making plays this season, running the show for their squads and leading their teams in scoring. They've proven they can be high-leverage scorers and find ways to get their teams on the board, making them some of the top shot-making point guard stock-risers in the 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1696693"],"_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-67e4cd4a1ac20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Had an incredible run to end his high school career, finishing as the only player in Puyallup school history to have scored 1000+ points and dished out 300+ assists. Was the engine behind a run to the 4A title game and while he did it by putting up big scoring numbers, he was a guy who had an effect across the board. Big energy, sneaky athlete, timely plays, and a guy who made his teammates better. Jones was easily one of the biggest risers of the year and recently received offers to play at Evergreen State and Northwest University, adding to a 2024 fall offer from Pacific Lutheran.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1485541"],"_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-67e4cd4a1acbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Saint Martin's commit is a two-time league MVP who's been the quintessential leader for Olympia the last couple of years. He showed up early on in his career, making an impact at the state tournament as a sophomore, and took off from there. He's a guy they count on to score but can also control the pace from the top. He plays sound off of two in and around the paint, is an efficient shooter ready to drill threes off of paint touches, and can hit late-clock shots from further out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1984490"],"_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-67e4cd4a1ad31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Proved to be a legit two-way point guard on his way to leading Gonzaga Prep to the 4A title this year. While it was a collective team effort, Howell stood out after the Bullpups lost two key players for the season. He was in the top ten in scoring in the Greater Spokane League at around 15 a game and showed he could run the show and shell out assists. Very quick and tough guard who shined in the biggest moment of the year, hitting the game-winner in the state title game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2457272"],"_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-67e4cd4a1ad9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hansen was a high-usage player for the Bears this year after earning MVP honors in his league last season. He's shown some flashes of plus athleticism, finishing high at the rim, maneuvering around defenders in the air, and showing the strength to finish through contact. He's also been a plus shooter from deep and has shown he can find space while fighting through exotic coverages, working off of screens and acting quickly off the catch to attack space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2717088"],"_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-67e4cd4a1ae11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Del Mese is a physically put-together guard. Has good strength and balance that comes into play as he drives down lanes. Good athlete, and while he won't blow you away with elite quickness, he's smart with his change of speeds and creating contact and plays well around the hoop off of one foot or two. Also has a solid shot from behind the arc and was among the top scorers in the Greater Spokane League this season at around 22 points per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->