2022 Rankings: Stock Risers, Part III
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The 2022 rankings have been updated in recent weeks. Take a look at Part III of the Stock Risers in the class. Jaxon Ellingsworth Jaxon Ellingsworth 6'8" | PF West Carteret | 2022 State NC from No. 118 to No.…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 rankings have been updated in recent weeks. Take a look at Part III of the Stock Risers in the class.
Jaxon Ellingsworth Jaxon Ellingsworth 6'8" | PF West Carteret | 2022 State NC from No. 118 to No. 73
Ellingsworth has had quite the run in the State Playoffs as West Carteret finds themselves in the Final Four in the 3A postseason after an upset over Northern Guilford. He posted a big 20 points in the victory over Northern Guilford and has posted a double-double average while also protecting the rim. He’s a prospect who continues to grow in the class as a mobile forward with size and tremendous upside.
Omar Harris Omar Harris 6'4" | CG South Central | 2022 State NC from No. 93 to No. 75
Harris was a productive face in the South Central rotation in 2020-21 before their season was cut short due to COVID-19. He posted 14.2 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.7 apg and 1.6 spg as they went 13-1 on the abbreviated season. He’s a dynamic slasher that can control the tempo with his ability to get to the rim. As he improves his shooting stroke, look for his stock to grow in the class.
Tychaun Clay Tychaun Clay 5'10" | PG Hunt | 2022 NC from No. 128 to No. 78
5-foot-10 speedy guard Tychaun Clay Tychaun Clay 5'10" | PG Hunt | 2022 NC made waves as a playmaker and paint-touching point guard that makes things happen in traffic. He was a new face in the Greenfield rotation that helped increase their trajectory in the backcourt. Look for his name to grow in the class.
Evan Montanari Evan Montanari 6'2" | SG Gaston Day | 2023 State NC from No. 94 to No. 85
Montanari had a productive season in the East Lincoln backcourt, posting 17.0 ppg, 3.3 spg, 2.4 apg and 2.0 rpg in 2020-21. He’s quite the sharpshooter on the perimeter and emerging as an even better defender given his ability to rack up steals and play the passing lane. He’s slowly climbing up to Top 100 in the class.
Moses Tufts Moses Tufts 6'4" | CG South Central | 2022 State NC from No. 103 to No. 89
Tufts is another prospect at South Central that turned a corner in 2020-21. He’s an athletic slasher that likes to get to the rim and finish with authority. He led the team in scoring (17.0 ppg) and rebounds (9.5 rpg) while also snagging 1.7 steals per contest. He’ll be a name to watch this spring/summer.