2022 Rankings: Stock Risers

After our 2022 class rankings update, we look in this article at a few of the players who have raised their player profiles during the first half of the summer AAU session. These players have been able to show improvements in their games so far as we head into the last couple of months of their AAU careers. Take a look at the 2022 Stock Risers! <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="143415" first="Jaidynn" last="Mason"] Ι 5’5" PG Ι Blue Springs South</span></p> <ul> <li>A dynamic lead guard, Jaidynn has been a terror this AAU session. She has shown great pace of play and court vision running the show. She is an elite three-level scorer and is unguardable off the bounce. She has range out to the three-point line and she excels in ball screen action. Jaidynn is an elite-level on-ball defender with her super quick hands and ability to anticipate. Her high basketball IQ allows her to play quick but stay under control and make plays for herself and her teammates.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="107975" first="Brooke" last="Highmark"] Ι 5’8" PG Ι Westminster</span></p> <ul> <li>The Belmont commit is dynamic with the ball in her hands. She is an elite-level scorer from all three levels and her basketball instincts and awareness are impressive. Brooke has range out to the three-point line and plays the game with high energy. She is a vocal leader on the floor and is a solid defender. A back-to-back all-stater, Brooke does force things and has a positive impact on both ends of the floor.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="162380" first="Bree" last="Shannon"] Ι 5’5" PG Ι Wellington-Napoleon</span></p> <ul> <li>A smooth shooting lefty that is always playing downhill. A Class 2 All-State selection this past season, Bree is an elite defender on-ball and uses her speed and quickness to give ball handlers problems. She is an elite-level shooter from three and is a three-level scorer. She finishes through contact even at her smaller size. She is very creative with the rock getting to the basket.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="296941" first="Ella" last="Moody"] Ι 5’5" PG Ι St. Joe Central</span></p> <ul> <li>The smooth shooting guard is an elite-level shooter from three. Ella is creative off the bounce and can score in the mid-range or at the rim. She is a solid defender and has an excellent basketball IQ. She can play in the post against smaller guards and she is deadly getting her shot off the dribble. The Class 6 All-State selection has really improved her game and should continue her outstanding play.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="234576" first="Ellie" last="Paloucek"] Ι 5’6" PG Ι Webster Groves</span></p> <ul> <li>The fiery and complete lead guard is one of the best point guards in the state. A Class 6 All-State selection, Ellie excels playing out in transition. She is an excellent shooter from three and can get to the basket going left or right. She plays bigger than her size and her play impacts her team on both ends of the floor. Her basketball IQ is excellent and she is always finding ways to be around the basketball.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="162379" first="Ayden" last="Shannon"] Ι 5’5" PG Ι Wellington-Napoleon</span></p> <ul> <li>A solid point guard that is also a three-level scorer. A Class 2 All-State selection this past season, Ayden plays with a good pace and really understands how to run her team. She is an excellent shooter from three and has the ability to move off the ball and play in space. Her defense is solid and she has great basketball instincts.</li> </ul> <hr /> &nbsp;