Colorado 2016 Rankings: Biggest Stock Risers
We began our examination of the new 2016 Prep Hoops Colorado Rankings with a list at the biggest stock risers on the list. No. 3. Michael Ranson, 6-2 guard, Pueblo Central Previous rank: No. 5. Moves aren’t easy to make…
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Continue ReadingWe began our examination of the new 2016 Prep Hoops Colorado Rankings with a list at the biggest stock risers on the list.
No. 3. Michael Ranson, 6-2 guard, Pueblo Central
Previous rank: No. 5.
Moves aren’t easy to make once you get to the top of the list, but Ranson jumped by showing evidence that he has the capability to be an elite scorer at the next level. Forced to take on a greater roll of the Wildcats after teammate Kobi Betts went down with a season-ending injury, Ranson has been the state’s top scorers, and one of the best at getting buckets in the entire country. We think that talent will transfer well to the next level at Northern Colorado.
No. 7. Antun Maricevic, 6-9 forward, Longmont Christian
Previous rank: Unranked
Maricevic was barely in the country the last time we did our rankings, but the Croatian transplant has already shown that he has the tools to be a mid-major college player. He can shoot it from range and handles it well. He isn’t tested much playing with 1A Longmont Christian, but he was strong against fellow college prospects at a recent tournament in Alaska. While Maricevic is still awaiting test scores that will lay out more of his college future — which could potentially include a year of prep school — for now he is the 2016 class, where he is a clear top-10 player.
No. 8. Jervae Robinson, 6-1 point guard, Overland
Previous rank: No. 18
Robinson has broken into the top-10 as the top point guard in the 2016 class. His brand of fast, attacking play at the position will make him very capable player at the low- to mid-major Division I level.
No. 14 Daytone Jennings, 6-8 forward, Denver East
Previous rank: No. 47
Jennings climbed by showing great versatility to his game. He can put it on the floor and get it to the basket, and he has touch from mid-range. Jennings must continue to work on channeling his emotions during games, but he has the tools to be an impact player with length and versatility.
No. 17 David Thornton, 6-5 forward, Cherokee Trail
Previous rank: No. 21
Thornton has made a huge improvement in his play for the Cougars this season. His 20 points and nine rebounds per game are huge jumps from his numbers as a junior. He’s simply one of the best available — and most versatile — forwards in the class.
No. 18 Davlen Brushier, 6-3 guard, Doherty
Previous rank: No. 51
Brushier has established himself as one of the top combo guards in the state. He’s attracted a wealth of RMAC attention for his play this season and continues to rise, and low-Division I shouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility. His skill set is vast, and he’s made great improvements to his perimeter jump shot.
No. 59 Jack Studer, 6-3 guard, Conifer
Previous rank: Unranked
Studer has been one of the top players in the very competitive Class 4A JeffCo League, an athletic player who can fill various holes in a lineup. He’s very strong attacking the basket and has good vision in the open floor. Could be a productive and versatile Division II player.
No. 69 Will Haflon, 6-1 guard, Cherry Creek
Previous rank: No. 98
Haflon was admittedly slotted far too low in our last batch of rankings. He can be a very deadly perimeter jump shot once he gets firing. Haflon has received an academic scholarship to Drake University in Iowa, and he could join the program as a preferred walk-on, though he is continuing to keep his options open.
No. 85 Jalen Guidry, 6-1 guard, Rangeview
Previous rank: Unranked
Guidry’s talent as a floor leader for Rangeview has been an important factor in the top-seeded Raiders’ undefeated season thus far. He’s an athletic, solid ball-handler who makes good decisions with the basketball.