Class of 2021 Stock Risers (Part 2)
Check out Part One of the 2020 Stock Risers HERE! These are five more prospects that took full advantage of this summer season and moved up at least three spots in the Class of 2021 Rankings Update. Jaren Marshall Jaren…
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Continue ReadingCheck out Part One of the 2020 Stock Risers HERE! These are five more prospects that took full advantage of this summer season and moved up at least three spots in the Class of 2021 Rankings Update.
Jaren Marshall Jaren Marshall 6'1" | CG Omaha Central | 2021 State NE
From #13 to #10
Marshall is a shifty combo guard that creates shots for himself off the dribble and finishes around the basket. The senior guard has transferred to Omaha Central for his final year after spending his junior season at Omaha Burke. This summer he played with the Iowa Barnstormers where he distributed the ball, attacked the rim in transition, and looked like an improved jump shooter from outside. As a Junior, Marshall averaged 16.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. Marshall will have more weapons around him this season at Omaha Central, so you may see his scoring totals go down. However, he will still be one of the toughest guard to defend in the Metro and I expect his assist totals and three point percentage to increase.
Greg Brown Greg Brown 6'5" | SF Bellevue West | 2021 State NE
From #30 to #21
Brown is an aggressive and physical wing player that also has a lot of skill and creativity as a scorer and passer. Defensively, he has active hands that can get him in foul trouble at times, but also lead to plenty of steals and deflections. Brown is another prospect that decided to leave Omaha Burke after his junior season. He will play his final year with the defending champion Bellevue West Thunderbirds. Brown averaged 9.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game in 17 games for Burke. Brown is versatile and can help a team in a lot of ways. This summer he looked like he was playing under control, within the flow of the game, and not forcing anything. If he can continues to do all the things that he does well a limit mistakes, he will be a huge addition for Bellevue West this season and a prospect to look out for at the next level.
Mai’jhe Wiley Mai’jhe Wiley 6'3" | SG Omaha Creighton Prep | 2021 State NE
From #33 to #26
Wiley often looked like the best player on a very good OSA Crusaders team this summer. He is a long and crafty guard that makes plays for himself in isolation, gets to the rim, and finishes with both hands. His combination of length and quickness also make him a solid wing defender. Last season for Creighton Prep, Wiley got off to a hot start scoring in double digits in 7 out of 9 games to start the season. After that, he only scored in double figured 3 more times and finished the season averaging 7.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. This summer Wiley proved he can be the go to guy on a good team and he should carry that into the high school season with Creighton Prep.
Chaz Cullum Chaz Cullum 6'1" | CG Omaha Bryan | 2021 State NE
From #44 to #35
Cullum is a 6’2 combo guard with a high motor and explosive athleticism. He is strong for the guard position and plays physical. He can create space by bumping defenders off their spot and absorbs contact to finish at the rim. This summer with Powerhouse NE, he had games where he took over and looked unstoppable in transition, finishing multiple dunk and alley oops. As a junior for Ralston, Cullum averaged 11.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. He has room to improve as a ball handler and shooter, but his athleticism is something that you cannot teach.
Easton Hall Easton Hall 6'7" | PF Schuyler | 2021 State NE
From #62 to #57
Hall is a post player from Schuyler Nebraska that can score around the basket and has touch as a shooter from the perimeter. Though his team was not very successful, Hall stuffed the stat sheet as a junior. He averaged 14.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.4 blocks, and 1.5 steals per game. He also shot 42% from three on just over one attempt per game. He impressed in the games I saw him this summer with the Nebraska Warriors with smooth shooting from outside, hard cuts and rolls to the rim, and his ability to find space on the floor. Listed at 6’7, Hall can be disruptive on the defensive end of the floor, blocking and contesting shots. In his senior year, Hall could continue to see himself rise up the rankings if he leads his team to a winning season and keeps his efficiency as a shooter from outside while increasing his attempts per game.