Rankings Update: 2022’s Fastest Stock-Risers Part 2
With the release of the latest PGH Colorado rankings update for the Class of 2022 before the start of the postseason in February, there was plenty of player movement up and down the list. Rather than being a product of…
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Continue ReadingWith the release of the latest PGH Colorado rankings update for the Class of 2022 before the start of the postseason in February, there was plenty of player movement up and down the list. Rather than being a product of players lowering their stock, most of the movement resulted from players competing their way up the list as well as the addition of 16 new players to the rankings.
If you missed Part 1, be sure to check it out. Here are six more sophomores who have raised their stock as much or more than anyone else over the course of their second regular seasons in high school.
[player_tooltip player_id="117682" first="Saya" last="Sabus"] Saya Sabus Saya Sabus 5'9" | CG Ralston Valley | 2022 State CO , 5-9, CG, Ralston Valley
One of the primary catalysts on a team that reached the Class 5A quarterfinals, Sabus has been an excellent second scoring option on a deep and talented team since she arrived at Ralston Valley. This season, she averaged 10.2 points and three rebounds while collecting 1.8 steals at the defensive end of the floor. Sabus also shot 31 percent (33 for 106) from 3-point range and continues to improve in that area.
Already tough to stop when she decides she’s going to the rim, Sabus is certainly a player to watch and will only become more and more of a handful as she gets older.
Sabus moved up two spots to No. 18 in the latest rankings update.
[player_tooltip player_id="117722" first="Edie" last="Morrow"] Edie Morrow Edie Morrow 5'10" | SF Mead | 2022 State CO , 5-10, SF, Erie
A great defender, aggressive slasher, tough rebounder and emerging scorer, Morrow stuffed he stat sheet for the Tigers this winter. This was her stat line: 5.3 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.1 apg, 3.0 spg and 1.0 bpg. That’s a whole lot of everything in one player. Morrow is an athletic player with unexpected length, which she uses to her advantage in all aspects of her game. She also has a tireless motor is a player with immense upside because of her raw talent, athleticism and word ethic.
Morrow moved up an impressive 28 spots to No. 31.
[player_tooltip player_id="117720" first="Billie" last="Fiore"] Billie Fiore Billie Fiore 5'7" | PG Falcon | 2022 State CO , 5-7, PG, Falcon
Fiore started at point guard as a freshman in 2018-19 and was an incredibly pleasant surprise for the Falcons. This season, she came in with greater expectations, as did the team, and didn’t disappoint. Leading Falcon to the Sweet 16, Fiore averaged 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals while shooting 34 percent (29 for 84) from behind the 3-point arc. The Falcons won 17 games this winter and return the bulk of their roster, and they’ll be looking to Fiore as a leader next season.
Fiore moved up 14 spots to No. 43.
[player_tooltip player_id="117721" first="Kailey" last="Page"] Kailey Page Kailey Page 5'10" | PF Fairview | 2022 State CO , 5-10, PF, Fairview
Page, whose older brother Jalen recently committed to play at the University of Northern Colorado, has herself emerged as an impact player and prospect. Over 26 games as a sophomore, she averaged 10.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, two steals and 2.2 blocks per game. Page is strong in the post and gets off the floor quickly, exploding to block shots and rebound. Especially with 20-point scorer Izzy Munson Izzy Munson 5'9" | PG Fairview | 2020 CO graduating, expect Page’s scoring numbers to tick up as a junior in 2020-21 as well.
Page moved up 13 spots to No. 45.
[player_tooltip player_id="117715" first="Marina" last="Boltz"] Marina Boltz Marina Boltz 5'5" | PG Skyview | 2022 State CO , 5-5, PG, Westminster
One of the top scorers in her class, Boltz averaged 17.8 points per game as a sophomore and is helping to lead a resurgence for the girls basketball program at Westminster. The Wolves reached the postseason this winter and along the way, Boltz also averaged 2.5 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 1.8 assists a night. The sophomore scores from all three levels and still has plenty of room to grow, which is exciting for the coming seasons at Westy.
Boltz moved up two spots to No. 51.
[player_tooltip player_id="117723" first="Jasmyn" last="Williams"] Jasmyn Williams Jasmyn Williams 5'5" | CG Arvada West | 2022 State CO , 5-5, CG, Arvada West
Typically one of the fastest players on the court, Williams is a pace-pusher on offense and a pesky perimeter defender on defense. Right now, her quickness is Williams’ greatest strength but she has the tools to take big steps forward with a good offseason and some hard work on her game. As a sophomore, she averaged 4.7 points, 2.3 assists, two rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. The good news for Williams and A-West is that she is one of several promising young players, so she has the opportunity to grow alongside her other up-and-coming teammates.
Williams moved up six spots to No. 54.