Arizona Class of 2016 Rankings: Wing Stock Risers
There are a lot of players that improved their stock since the last rankings update. Many of them have turned their programs around while others have added different facets to their game. Here is a look at five guys who…
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Continue ReadingThere are a lot of players that improved their stock since the last rankings update. Many of them have turned their programs around while others have added different facets to their game. Here is a look at five guys who saw a jump in the rankings.
Jay Green 6’5” SG Mountain Ridge (Rank: 4/Prev. Rk: 13)
Green has exploded this season as the go to player for a highly competitive Mountain Ridge squad. The 6’5” guard has made plays on both ends of the floor. He has played with great intensity and aggression and it has been nearly impossible for anyone to stay in front of him one on one due to his athleticism, size, and strength. He’s also improve his outside jumper.
Brock Gardner 6’7” SF Tri-City (Rank: 5/Prev. Rk: 8)
Gardner has been nothing short of great for Tri City this year, catapulting him into the top five in the class of 2016. Brock has played every position for his team this season, handling the ball in the crunch. He averages a double-double and distributes at a high level as well.
Gresyn Rogers 6’4” SG Casa Grande (Rank: 25/Prev. Rk: 28)
Rogers has been dominant during his senior campaign. Though he flew under the radar as a junior he brought his team to the forefront, not only posting great individual statistics but leading the Cougars into the top 3 in Division-III.
Bryan Battle 6’4” SF Higley (Rank: 27/Prev. Rk: 61)
The 6’4” Marcos de Niza transfer came in and made about as big of a one season transfer impact as anyone has in recent memory. Battle helped the Knights turn around a 5-win season a year ago and currently has them sitting in the top 10 in Division-II. He’s done just about everything for Higley, playing multiple positions during crunch time.
Nick Johnson 6’4” SG Boulder Creek (Rank: 39/Prev. Rk: 58)
Johnson has had a great senior year with Boulder Creek. He’s much more aggressive than he was in the past and has improved his athleticism which has helped him score more off the bounce, rebound from the perimeter, and defend at a higher level.