2022 Rankings Update: Stock Risers Pt. 1
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No. 3 || 6-7 W Kaleb Banks Kaleb Banks 6'8" | SF Fayette County | 2022 State #98 Nation GA – Fayette County Up from No. 9 Up six spots is Kaleb Banks Kaleb Banks 6'8" | SF Fayette County…
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Kaleb Banks
Kaleb
Banks
6'8" | SF
Fayette County | 2022
State
#98
Nation
GA
– Fayette County
Up from No. 9
Up six spots is Kaleb Banks Kaleb Banks 6'8" | SF Fayette County | 2022 State #98 Nation GA , who has seen a plethora of High Major programs start courting him. Banks is a shot maker on the perimeter with the length and strength to get all the way to the rim. His diverse and polished offensive arsenal is college-ready.
No. 13 || 6-8 W
Nate Brafford
Nate
Brafford
6'7" | SF
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee | 2022
State
GA
– Rabun Gap
Up from No. 53
After averaging 33.9 points per game in North Carolina, Nate Brafford Nate Brafford 6'7" | SF Rabun Gap-Nacoochee | 2022 State GA reclassed and transferred to Rabun Gap. He’s a long gangly wing that has deceptively good ball skills and a lethal scoring touch from all three levels. He can play 1-5 and as he continues to add strength he will be come even harder to guard.
No. 15 || 6-7 PF
Daniel Pounds
Daniel
Pounds
6'7" | PF
Newton | 2022
State
GA
– Forest Park
Up from No. 23
Daniel Pounds Daniel Pounds 6'7" | PF Newton | 2022 State GA is trending up and looks like a potential High Major forward. Pounds is extremely bouncy and has good length. He finishes anything remotely close to him when catching lobs. Pounds tries to dunk everything inside. He has a really nice jump shot which extends to the three-point line. He’s got a high motor and loves to crash the glass and can go coast-to-coast when starting the fast break.
No. 26 || 6-2 PG
Jameel Rideout
Jameel
Rideout
6'2" | PG
Berkmar | 2022
State
GA
– Berkmar
Up from No. 38
The true point guard has flourished at Berkmar. Known for his lockdown defense, his offense continues to get better and better. He’s got deep range on his three-point shot and is crafty with his handle, able to shake defenders with a minimum amount of dribbles. Rideout’s mid-range pull-up is as good as they come in Georgia.
No. 28 || 6-5 W
AJ Barnes
AJ
Barnes
6'5" | SF
Eagle's Landing | 2022
State
GA
– Eagle’s Landing
Up from No. 52
AJ Barnes AJ Barnes 6'5" | SF Eagle's Landing | 2022 State GA was named Region Player of the Year after erupting onto the scene. He’s a versatile wing with an explosion to the basket. An exceptional rebounder quick off his feet, Barnes starts his own fast breaks and can take the ball the length of the floor. He’s primarily a slasher right now but he’s shown potential as an outside shooter which will be his next area of growth on offense.