Stock Up?
As the AAU season is upon us, we always see some players stock jump up quickly. It happens often with freshman and sophs but sometimes juniors as well as they just keep improving or are late bloomers. Here are some…
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Continue ReadingAs the AAU season is upon us, we always see some players stock jump up quickly. It happens often with freshman and sophs but sometimes juniors as well as they just keep improving or are late bloomers.
Here are some players who may see their stock go up with a strong showing this Spring and into summer.
Isaiah Floyd SG 6’3″ 2020 Eduprize (Team Harden 17U) (currently ranked #41)
-Floyd is uber athletic and keeps improving his jumper. He takes the ball to the basket with a purpose and is tough on the ball defensively. He has good length and strength with obvious athletic gifts to round out his game.
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Dyson Lighthall C 6’6″ 2020 American Leadership Academy-QC (Team Arizona Platinum) (currently ranked #66)
-Lighthall is strong post player who is very efficient. Right/left hand hook shots and knows how to rebound the ball. Smart player who can step out to the 3pt line with good hands and feet.
Colin Carey SF 6’6″ 2021 Sunrise Mountain (Factory 16U) (currently ranked #11)
-Carey is already at #11 but early outings he is looking like a possible top-5 player. He has a feathery jumper from deep and is super bouncy. He has a good feel for the game and plays hard.
Jason Kimbrough CG 5’11” 2021 Mountain Pointe (Firestorm Nation Smith 16U) (currently ranked #23)
-Kimbrough showed flashes of brilliance being the lone underclassman on a loaded older roster. He is fast, quick, he can shoot and make others better. He could break out next year in HS but may first in club ball.
Christian Tucker PG 6’0″ 2021 Perry (Team Harden 16U) (currently ranked #33)
-Tucker like Kimbrough showed his skills late in the year on an older team. He may get the keys to the team next year for the Pumas with his speed, ball handling, jumper and poise. He already had a huge game over the weekend showing his upside.
Elijah Thomas SF 6’3″ 2021 Valley Vista (AZ Factory 16U) (currently ranked #51)
-Thomas played in the post mostly last year in HS and is transforming over to the wing. He has the speed, length and is more skilled on the perimeter than I realized. His handle is decent and plays with a huge motor. He is still a top-tier rebounder but can defend and score on the perimeter.
Garrison Phelps SF 6’4″ 2022 St. Mary’s (AZ Supreme 15U) (currently ranked #12)
-Phelps is blossoming before are eyes. He is one of the longest players in the gym and the wing flies in the open court above the rim. He can defend multiple positions and shoot it from deep. He has top-5 upside.
Garrison Phelps too athletic for Compton Magic!! St. Mary's is going to be unstoppable! #ReignSupreme @NikeAzSupreme @GreggRosenberg1 pic.twitter.com/P7STluP7JS
— AZ Basketball (@az_basketball) March 31, 2019