Stock Risers: Class of 2022 Players on the Rise

<p>Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at several players who have raised their profile in recent months, picking up new offers and emerging as Division I prospects.</p> <p><strong>JuJu Ramirez, 6'7,F, 2022, Seabury, KC Run GMC</strong>. @jujuramirez14</p> <p>Ramirez is among the state's most underrated performers with a wealth of long term potential. He has terrific size, length and athleticism and a big frame with plenty of room to grow with age as he matures. He has an emerging skill set and is a smooth ball handler and a terrific passer who sees the floor and makes the right play. Ramirez recently picked up his first offer from the University of Denver on July 13.</p> <p><strong>Gradey Dick, 6'6, G, 2022, Wichita Collegiate, KC Run GMC</strong>. @gradey_dick22</p> <p>There might not be a player in Kansas in any class who has seen his stock rise quite the way Dick has the offseason. He is a long, rangy player who combines explosive athleticism and tremendous skill for such a young player. He has risen all the way up the national charts and is currently ranked among the top 20 players in his class by several outlets. He currently holds offers from Kansas, Creighton, Purdue, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Iowa State, Nebraska, Wichita State and is drawing interest from several other high major programs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cooper Jackson, 6'0, PG, 2022, Aquinas, MoKan Elite 2022</strong>. @coop_jackson2</p> <p>Jackson is a smooth point guard prospect who defends, runs a team and has terrific court vision. He is strong with the ball, is a creative ball handler and is capable of breaking down a defense and getting to the basket. In transition, Jackson does a terrific job of keeping his head up of passing the ball up the floor to open players. He has an emerging outside shot and has the ability to get on a roll shooting the ball from the perimeter.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Mark Mitchell, 6'7, F, 2022, Bishop Miege, KC Run GMC</strong>. @Mark_mitchell25</p> <p>Mitchell put together a strong freshman season at Miege last year and is putting together a strong offseason with KC Run GMC. He combines terrific size and athleticism and has the ability to play above the rim and brings a well-rounded skill set to the floor, including the ability to shoot the ball from the perimeter, get to the basket off the bounce and is a strong rebounder. Mitchell recently picked up his first offer from Kansas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Aidan Shaw, 6'7, F, 2022, Blue Valley, MoKan Elite 2022.</strong> @Aidan_Shaw24</p> <p>Shaw brings a smooth, well-rounded skill set to the floor. He has a smooth outside shooting stroke with range well beyond the 3-point arc with the ability to handle the ball, get to the basket and finishes well above the rim. He recently picked up his first offer from SECs Vanderbilt.</p>