Stone started to put himself on the radar throughout last season with his energetic contributions up front for Abington, but he’s shown he’s due for a bump up in the rankings with his gradual expansion out to the perimeter throughout the fall. Previously more of a presence from the dunker spot or crashing the offensive glass, Stone has become increasingly comfortable stepping out to the corners and knocking down open 3s off the catch. In similar fashion on the defensive end, he’s shown promise as a wing defender and even switching onto guards, chopping his feet swiftly in open space before quickly getting a hand up to contest. With his size, athleticism, and increasing ability to shape-shift and contribute in confined roles without needing to hear his number called, Stone should be emerging as a priority for small-college programs across the region with scholarship-level programs potentially starting to take note into the winter.

There was no answer for Stone during his opening game of the day. The biggest player on the floor, he controlled the glass and finished effectively around the basket. Stone displayed good touch with either hand and consistently pursued rebounds on both ends. His size, physicality and production should give him an opportunity to help a college program next season.

While Abington is a guard-oriented team, Stone has shown steady improvement in the frontcourt to warrant being on the recruiting radar moving forward. He contributed seven points to the win on Tuesday night, using a blend of length, fluidity, and compact skill to make an efficient complementary impact. Stone was effective as a cleanup guy inside with quick jumps around the rim to finish despite a lack of strength. He showed a new wrinkle as well while stepping out to convert a smooth catch-and-shoot 3 to go along with an additional pair of clean misses. Stone should be on small-college radars across the region by this time next year, and could be an interesting prep option down the line with the raw tools to earn a scholarship if he’s able to accelerate his physical and skill development.