Class of 2022 Rankings Review: Stock Risers
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With the class of 2022 rankings release last week, there were a number of players who saw their stock rise within them. Whether it was from performances during team camps in June, the July live period events, or at the…
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Continue ReadingWith the class of 2022 rankings release last week, there were a number of players who saw their stock rise within them. Whether it was from performances during team camps in June, the July live period events, or at the Prep Hoops Louisiana Top 250, a number of players used their unique skill and ability to impress coaches and scouts. In this stock riser review, we will take a look at ten players who saw their stock trend upward during the latest published rankings.
Donavan Seamster Donavan Seamster 6'2" | SG Woodlawn-Shreve | 2022 State LA (6’2″ / Woodlawn-Shreveport)
Being honest, nobody on any of the three circuits I saw shot the ball from three any better than Seamster. His lefty stroke out to 35 feet had to be accounted for in every game whether it was with the Knights in June or O.W.E. in July. Seamster moves better without the ball in his hands. He also puts the ball on the deck more which has allowed him to expand his attack even more. His ascent into the top 20 of the rankings is warranted by the work he has obviously put in.
Donald Butler Donald Butler 6'5" | SF Walker | 2022 State LA (6’5″ / Walker)
Butler enhanced his stock into the top 20 by doing two things with impressive fashion on the Prep Hoops Circuit. He defended multiple positions and he finished in transition. Butler has his own highlight reel from the Prep Hoops live period which insane dunks from the wing. His defense on the perimeter and in the paint is what allowed a lot of those transition opportunities. Butler still needs to improve his handle and shoot the ball more consistently. His energy and effort on defense and in transtion will help keep him on many coaches radar, however.
Marquis Harris Marquis Harris 6'5" | SF Bossier | 2022 State LA (6’4″ / Bossier)
Harris made his debut in during the last rankings we had. He has continued his rise into the top 30 honestly by working hard and taking advantage of opportunities. His play during the month of June with the Bearkats was full of paint defense, fast break dunks, and rebound putbacks. Harris plays way bigger than his size especially when it comes to interior defense. Offensively, he is still rounding into shape. His potential is off the charts though and that is what has allowed his stock to rise as it has.
Troy Cole Troy Cole 6'5" | SG Donaldsonville | 2022 State LA (6’4″ / Donaldsonville)
Cole has cemented himself as one of the best two way players in the Boot. He was already a high level defender before the Prep Hoops Circuit. His play on the offensive end has grown exponentially since playing on the circuit. Cole confidently steps into jumpers and is becoming a good shooter from 19-9″ in. His quickness when changing ends of the floor has him scoring in numerous ways as well. Cole is athletic enough to guard small perimeter guards and long enough to guard taller wings. He is a top 30 talent with more room to grow.
Jordan Brooks Jordan Brooks 6'6" | SF Port Allen | 2022 State LA (6’6″ / Port Allen) – pictured above
Brooks is another player who has been impressive as he moves into the top 30. His time at the PH Louisiana Top 250 and the Northwestern State Elite camp was spent on showing coaches that he has a solid face up game for his size and he can defend smaller players. Brooks has long arms and great lateral quickness also. Defensively, those traits disrupt what smaller guard want to do. Offensively, Brooks has a quick first step and uses his body well to get to the rim and finish. He is a player who can create mismatches which bodes well for him in the future.
Jordan Crawford Jordan Crawford 6'2" | CG Simsboro | 2022 State LA (6’2″ / Simsboro)
Crawford was another player who made the most of his opportunity playing on the Prep Hoops Circuit this summer. He played a large portion of point guard for O.W.E. and got the team into actions and sets they wanted to run early and often. Crawford has become better at stretching the floor by shooting the ball better from three. Defense is calling card. Crawford is disruptive on the ball with his man-to-man defense. He is also very athletic and has shown it with chase a couple of chasedown blocks. Crawford is a top 40 player now but can easily be higher.
Albert Shell Albert Shell 6'3" | SG Wossman | 2022 State LA (6’3″ / Wossman)
Shell was one of Wossman’s go-to players during team camps in June. They gave him the ball in situations to score with moderate success. Fast forward to August at the PH Top 250 event in Baton Rouge and the lightbulb has seemingly gone off. Shell spent a large part of the expo attacking the rim. When he was not getting to the rim, he was making corner threes with confidence. Both versions of his game were successful on this day. His increased aggressiveness has landed him into the top 50 of his class with his play trending upward.
Dezmond Perkins Dezmond Perkins 6'5" | SG Madison Prep | 2022 State LA (6’5″ / Madison Prep)
Perkins has really come into his own as he moves into his senior season. From the UAA circuit to the Northwestern State Elite camp, Perkins has displayed the ability to get his jumper off against anyone. He is using the dribble more effectively to create space. Add this skill to his length and release point and you have a jumpshooter who has an impossible shot to block. He has to get stronger in the weight room but his skill set is constantly improving. He is right outside the top 50 now but I think he may improve to the top 30 by midseason.
Other stock risers in the Class of 2022
Alex Hammond Alex Hammond 6'3" | CG McMain | 2022 State LA (6’3″ / McMain) – Guard who has a killer instinct and a very high IQ. He has crept into the top 15 in this latest ranking.
Bryce Weinmunson Bryce Weinmunson 6'2" | CG Mandeville | 2022 State LA (6’2″ / Mandeville) – Elite level shooter who is in the top 25. His one dribble pull up is automatic from the mid-range.
Aiden Bevrotte (6’7″ / McMain) – Big man with soft hands and a great feel from the perimeter. He nears the top 40 as his skills improves.
Nicholas Kaigler Nicholas Kaigler 6'3" | SG McMain | 2022 State LA (6’3″ / McMain) – Player who has moved into the top 50 because of his skill set; he can score inside and out
The high school season is still a couple of months away. However, look for these players to continue and work on their game as this time of evaluation on college campuses continues until mid-September with elite camps.