April Recap: 2023 Stock Risers
There was no shortage of grassroots basketball to watch during the busy month of April. Here is a rundown of some stock risers from the local 2023 class. Leland Coleman Leland Coleman 6'6" | SF Trinity Episcopal | 2023 State…
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Continue ReadingThere was no shortage of grassroots basketball to watch during the busy month of April. Here is a rundown of some stock risers from the local 2023 class.
Leland Coleman Leland Coleman 6'6" | SF Trinity Episcopal | 2023 State VA | 17u Team Richmond
Coleman is a late bloomer who is playing his best basketball at the moment. The rangy 6-foot-8 forward has high potential as a defender and rebounder. Coleman is athletic, quick on his feet, and plays with a high motor. Like his older brother Henry, expect him to become a double-double threat each time he hits the court moving forward.
Anthony Davenport Anthony Davenport 6'7" | C St. John's | 2023 State MD | 17u DC Premier
Davenport stood out for DC Premier when we saw him in Indy. A respectable floor spacer who shoots a high clip from the foul line, you won’t find many forwards in the local 2023 class with natural touch like him.
Macon Emory Macon Emory 6'7" | SF Perkiomen School | 2024 State PA | 17u Team Loaded 434
Emory is a tall forward who must be accounted for on the perimeter because of his ability to make shots. He played a key role for Team Loaded 434 on their way to winning the championship in their respective division at Pitt Jam Fest.
CJ McPherson CJ McPherson 6'3" | SG Norfolk Collegiate | 2023 State VA | 17u Team Loaded 757
McPherson was one of the better players on Loaded 757. He makes plays on both ends of the floor and brings versatility to any team.
Tobi Raji | 17u District Basketball Club
Raji is coming into his own this spring after helping Eleanor Roosevelt secure a 4A state title. He is becoming a forceful paint presence who helps his team gain an advantage with his play on both ends around the basket.
Logan Rhoades Logan Rhoades 6'2" | CG Mills Godwin | 2023 State VA | 17u Team Richmond
Rhoades has shown steady signs of improvement over the last 12 months. While in Pittsburgh with Team Richmond, he looked quite comfortable on the ball while showcasing some go-to crossovers that helped him break down defenders consistently.
Isaiah Shaw Isaiah Shaw 6'5" | PF Bishop O'Connell | 2023 State VA | 17u Inspire Elite
Shaw is a hidden gem within the local 2023 class. He is tall and athletic with a growing skill base. Shaw’s main selling point could be his motor though. He showcased this when we saw him earlier this spring with Team Inspire Elite.
Sam Whitehead | 17u LBA Attack
Whitehead is a smooth bucket-getter who is rising to prominence as a top prospect from Northern Virginia. He is a knockdown shooter from three but also mixes it up inside the arc with his wide arsenal of skill moves.