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The journey is far from over for these rising juniors. Here are seven players – some you may have heard more of than others – that are on the climb, primed for big seasons to boost their stock. 90. 6-2…
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Continue ReadingThe journey is far from over for these rising juniors. Here are seven players – some you may have heard more of than others – that are on the climb, primed for big seasons to boost their stock.
90. 6-2 SG Dylan Wolle Dylan Wolle 6'3" | SG Sequoyah | 2022 State GA – Sequoyah
With a history-making 2020 class heading out the door, Dylan Wolle Dylan Wolle 6'3" | SG Sequoyah | 2022 State GA is in position to fill the scoring void left by Mercer-signee Jacksen Greco Jacksen Greco 6'3" | SG Sequoyah | 2020 State GA . While he may not immediately replace Greco’s 19.4 points per game, Wolle does have some similar skills, most notably his three-point shooting. Dylan does a nice job of using head fakes to get clean looks on the perimeter and is comfortable getting to his spots in three dribbles or less. As his ability to get to the rim improves, as will his production at the varsity level.
81. 6-4 SG McRae Ball McRae Ball 6'4" | SG Johns Creek | 2022 State GA – Telfair County
Coming out of the small town of McRae is McRae Ball McRae Ball 6'4" | SG Johns Creek | 2022 State GA . A big lanky guard that can stretch the floor, Ball has a pretty shot and works well coming off screens. His offensive production should see an uptick with the graduation of Rashad Johnson. Adding more diversity to his offensive skillset will help him climb up the rankings.
77. 6-7 PF Miokaye Grant Miokaye Grant 6'7" | PF Newton | 2022 State GA – Eastside
An athletic mobile big man that can run the floor and block shots, Grant is a big man that is trending in the right direction. Miokaye can finish at the rim with authority and competes on the glass. His defense is still ahead of his offense but if he can develop some go-to moves inside, Grant’s stock could really soar.
68. 6-2 SG DJ Potts-Heard DJ Potts-Heard 6'3" | SG Cookeville | 2022 State TN – Woodstock
One of the best in his class at moving without the ball, Potts-Heard is constantly in motion working off screens to find open looks on the perimeter. He is a savvy guard that can score all over the floor. His jumper is his greatest weapon, a lethal three-point shooter. Potts-Heard has improved his creativity with the ball and can get to the basket when needed.
63. 6-5 SF Elijah Walden Elijah Walden 6'5" | SF Solid Rock Academy | 2022 State GA – Langston Hughes
The offensive production hasn’t been there at the varsity level yet (1.8 ppg), but Walden has too much potential to not come to fruition eventually. Walden is a well-built wing that can dish out punishment getting to the basket. He’s an athletic slasher and an active rebounder. Walden’s presence has mostly been felt on the defensive side of the ball but with a big 2020 class graduating, Walden will have plenty opportunities to show what he can do on offense.
62. 5-11 PG Kaden McArthur Kaden McArthur 5'11" | PG Collins Hill | 2022 State GA – Grayson
Grayson’s seemingly never-ending cycle of strong guards will likely continue as Kaden McArthur Kaden McArthur 5'11" | PG Collins Hill | 2022 State GA is the next man up after the graduation of Deivon Smith Deivon Smith 6'0" | PG Grayson | 2020 State #63 Nation GA and Caleb Murphy Caleb Murphy 6'4" | SG Grayson | 2020 State #60 Nation GA . McArthur played his role extremely well this season as a defensive specialist off the bench. McArthur is a willing on-ball defender who takes pride in his defense and consistently makes winning plays like taking charges. On offense, McArthur can get into the lane and finish over defenders. Kaden will get to show how well he can run an offense over the next two seasons. Be sure to track his growth.
55. 6-6 SF Robert Dix Robert Dix 6'6" | SF TSF Prep | 2022 State GA – South Cobb
Dix showed flickers and flashes of what he could eventually become throughout the season. He stepped up big time in the state playoffs, finishing with a flurry. The athletic wing is an active rebounder and does most of his damage in the paint right now. Dix’s versatility and expanding offensive game along with his already disruptive defense makes him an intriguing prospect.