Updated Class of 2022 Rankings: Stock Risers
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Prep Hoops Missouri released its updated Class of 2022 rankings this week. Here is a look at some of the top stock risers in the group. There were several players in the class who really improved their stock, but we…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri released its updated Class of 2022 rankings this week. Here is a look at some of the top stock risers in the group. There were several players in the class who really improved their stock, but we narrowed the list down to these six.
Connor Turnbull Connor Turnbull 6'9" | PF Ft. Zumwalt North | 2022 State MO 6’10” Fort Zumwalt North (No. 58 to No. 8): Connor was one of the most improved players in the state as he went from a player who started his sophomore year on the junior varsity to becoming a dominant force as a junior on a Final Four team. He averaged 14.9 points, seven rebounds and five blocks a game as a junior while making 34 percent from 3-point range.
Kellen Thames Kellen Thames 6'6" | SG Pattonville | 2022 State MO 6’6” Pattonville (No. 18 to No. 5): The son of former Jennings High and Mizzou standout Kelly Thames turned in a tremendous junior season on so many different levels in leading the Pirates to a 22-2 record. He played point guard for most of the season and his physical growth has continued to match the growth of his game. He averaged 19 points, seven rebounds and nearly six assists a game as a junior.
Bennett Stirtz Bennett Stirtz 6'4" | CG Liberty | 2022 State MO 6’5” Liberty (NR to No. 13): The versatile wing player did a little bit of everything in leading the Bluejays to a berth in the Class 6 state championship game. He plays with tremendous court savvy and their are no holes in his game. He averaged 16.6 points, seven rebounds and four assists a game while making his teammates better.
Eli Whitley 6’2″ Parkview (No. 47 to No. 18): Eli is a tremendously explosive guard who also happens to be an excellent shooting threat from 3-point range. His physical body enables him to get to his spots through contact to finish in traffic or he can pull up from long distance. He averaged 19 points a game as a junior and recently picked up his first Division I offer from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.
Miles Fant Miles Fant 6'6" | SF Park Hill South | 2022 State MO 6’7″ Park Hill South (No. 80 to No. 29): The versatile combo forward had a very nice junior season as he utilized his diverse skill set. He has a strong post game with jump hooks and turnaround jumpers on the baseline. He can also step out and hit 3-pointers off the pick and pop. He averaged 10 points and seven rebounds on a excellent young South team that will be one of the best in KC next season.
Andrew Young Andrew Young 6'8" | SF Marquette | 2022 State MO 6’8″ Marquette (No. 73 to No. 35): A long and skilled combo forward who has continued to make tremendous progress over the course of a year. He’s comfortable handling the basketball and he has 3-point shooting range. He can also score inside and alter shots defensively with his size and length. Many schools at different levels have made inquiries about this emerging young talent.