Class of 2021 Under the Radar STL Stock Risers
Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look a group of Class of 2021 players from the St. Louis area who were really stock risers and performed well above their rankings heading into the 2019-20 season. Here are a few of those…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look a group of Class of 2021 players from the St. Louis area who were really stock risers and performed well above their rankings heading into the 2019-20 season. Here are a few of those players:
Logan Wich Logan Wich 6'7" | PF Parkway West | 2021 State MO 5’11″ Christian-O’Fallon: The dynamic combo guard really raised his level of play throughout the season as he led the Eagles to a 26-5 record and a berth in the Class 3 state quarterfinals. He is one of the best downhill slashers in the area, but he added a very reliable mid-range jumper to make him really difficult to defend. He averaged 16.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, three assists and two steals a game while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Jack Lawson Jack Lawson 6'7" | SF Lutheran South | 2021 State MO 6’7″ Lutheran South: The versatile power forward was a consistent force all season as he led the Lancers to a Class 3 district championship. He has a good moves around the basket and can score well with both hands. He has good footwork to create space in traffic and he is a very willing an effective passer out of a double-team. He averaged 17.1 points and 9.1 rebounds while blocking 48 shots as a junior.
Jared Gerdes Jared Gerdes 6'3" | SG Summit Christian | 2021 State MO 6’6″ Jennings: The pogo-stick power forward was one of the best shot blockers in the entire state with an impressive 7.6 swats per game. He had a number of games where he blocked 10 or more shots. His quick jump, length and timing enabled him to block shots from anywhere on the court. He was also a strong double-double threat as he averaged 11 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 52 percent from the field as a junior.
Kameron Bevel 6’1″ Confluence: A transfer from Vashon, the talented wing stepped right in and made an impact as a potent offensive player. He has a very confident and versatile skill set where he can break down defenders off the dribble and get to the basket and finish while also pulling up to sink jumpers.
Preston Fortner 5’10″ Francis Howell: The quick point guard had to step into some large shoes after the graduation of three-year starter Daylan Dalton. Fortner proved to be more than a capable replacement as his quickness, ball handling and perimeter shooting helped the Vikings to a 28-2 season and a berth in the Class 5 state quarterfinals. He averaged 8.1 points and a team-high 5.5 assists a game while making 39 percent from 3-point range.
Ilyaas Harris Ilyaas Harris 5'11" | PG Cardinal Ritter | 2021 State MO 6’7″ MICDS: A versatile left-handed wing player who excelled in all facets of the game. He has a nice stroke from 3-point range, but he showed improvement in his ball handling, rebounding while displaying improved athleticism. He averaged 12.1 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 39 percent from the field on a team that won 23 games and a conference championship.