Stock Up: Seniors
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As the playoffs are starting this week, we look at some of the players who saw their stock go up. We start with the graduating seniors. With 195 players ranked I can probably list 30 who saw their stock…
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Continue ReadingAs the playoffs are starting this week, we look at some of the players who saw their stock go up.
We start with the graduating seniors.
With 195 players ranked I can probably list 30 who saw their stock go up, but here are 15:
Kieran Carr Kieran Carr 6'4" | CG Phhoenix Prep Post Grad | 2022 State AZ Arcadia (Pictured)
-Not many improved more then Carr. He is shooting it at an all-time clip and went from 10 ppg to 19 ppg this season. He also grew a little and got more athletic in the process.
JJ White JJ White 6'3" | SG Ironwood | 2021 State AZ Ironwood
-The strong guard steadily got better each year. He is the classic 3 and D who brings it each game to the court. He has a quick 3 and is the all-time leader in steals for the Eagles.
Tony Elliott Jr Tony Elliott Jr 6'2" | PG Desert Mountain | 2021 State AZ Desert Mountain
-A long bigger PG has become bigger, faster and more athletic then last year. His pull-up off the dribble is better and he finishes in traffic easier.
Carson Kelly Carson Kelly 5'8" | PG Chandler | 2021 State AZ Chandler
-A yo-yo handle and great speed in the open court. His skill from the perimeter and blow by ability has seen his stock go up. Don’t let his size fool you, he is tough.
Christian Tucker Christian Tucker 6'3" | CG Perry | 2021 State AZ Perry
-Another who grew 2 inches or so in the last year. His shooting has improved and he also has become more athletic in the last year.
Coleman Fields Coleman Fields 6'4" | SG Millennium | 2021 State AZ Millennium
-Once again another who grew 1 inch or so. He gained probably 15 pounds and his shot from the 3pt line is pure. His defense has improved and their lone senior had a breakout season.
Elijah Cole Elijah Cole 6'5" | SF Shadow Mountain | 2021 State AZ Shadow Mountain
-The long point forward has improved his deep shooting to go along with his already good defense, passing and downhill play.
Tanner Crawford Tanner Crawford 6'7" | PF Mesa | 2021 State AZ Mesa
-The big man has anchored his team to a #2 seed in a tough 6A. He runs the floor well and can grab rebounds in bunches.
Montez Taylor Montez Taylor 5'10" | PG Williams Field | 2021 State AZ Williams Field
-A jet-quick scoring lead guard is a blur in the open court. His shooting has improved from the 3pt line and still has his quick hands and feet to defend on the ball.
Gunner Wooden Gunner Wooden 6'4" | SG Glenview College Prep | 2021 State AZ Glenview College Prep
-A long and lean shooter who has been very consistent from the perimeter. He takes long strides into the lane and like others, he grew around 2-3 inches to go along with his already long arms.
Dwight McKnight Dwight McKnight 6'1" | PG Valley Vista | 2021 State AZ Valley Vista
-A fast ball handler who is good on the ball defensively. His pull-up from mid-range has become more polished and he still can get into the lane with his speed.
Miles Guliford Miles Guliford 6'1" | SG Liberty | 2021 State AZ Liberty
-A lefty sniper has shot the ball at a high level this year. He is shooting the ball at a 40% rate and averages over 2 steals per game.
Corey Perry Corey Perry 5'9" | PG Peoria | 2021 State AZ Peoria
-A big leap up this year for Perry. He went from 8 ppg to 18 ppg. Although undersized, he scores it easily from the perimeter and is quick with the ball in his hands.
Ryan Ohlinger Ryan Ohlinger 6'2" | SG Scottsdale Christian Academy | 2021 State AZ SCA
-Another with a breakout year for himself including a 45 point explosion with 11 3’s made!! The crazy thing is he made 11-15 shots in only 18 minutes of play.
Update to previous record-breaking performance. Hudl confirmed it was 18 minutes of play for Ryan Ohlinger.
18 minutes.
45 points.
107.9% Effective FG Percentage.
Enjoy.@azc_obert @GreggRosenberg1 @Athletics_SCA @AZPreps365 pic.twitter.com/kIcZTw2JVs
— SCA Men's Basketball (@SCA_MBB) February 14, 2021
Will Miraglia Will Miraglia 6'4" | SF Phoenix Country Day | 2021 State AZ Phoenix Country Day
-The sharp shooter has improved his athleticism and the ability to get to the basket and score it. He still has range on his 3-ball and that will be his best attribute for college.
— Padraig O'Brien (@gnghoops) February 13, 2021