‘25 Spring Eval Stock Risers: Full Nelson

Let’s look at some of the stock-rising prospects from the ’25 class. These players really impressed me this spring.   #7 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450848" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/A7D78390-0C24-4618-8F61-23DFE55799A2-crop-1365x897-1656130491-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="285164" first="Cam" last="Nelson"] | Empire State| 5’7’’|PG What sold me on Nelson being the second best point guard in the class was her performance at the Prime Event East at Spooky Nook. She looks bigger, faster, and her confidence with the ball is through the roof. I can make the argument that she is the fastest player in the class with the ball, but Nelson can also change speeds and direction fluidly while making dynamic plays. She can shoot from the perimeter and more importantly Nelson has proved that her game and style of play translates against older and elite competition.   #17 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450849" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/769ACFF0-677B-4FD9-9AB7-D93163A01DB6-crop-1495x982-1656130525-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="278586" first="Emma" last="Olausson"]| New Heights|5’9’’| CG I saw Olausson at New Heights Intersquad Scrimmage, and she was one of the best performers in the 15u game. When Olausson plays with the amount of confidence she did in that game, she can compete with any prospect in the ’25 class. She has the length, athleticism and ball handling to win the majority of one-on-one matchups at the 1 and 2. Her off-hand ball control is very good. Going to her left and finishing with that hand is second nature to Olausson. My favorite part of her game is her motor. On defense especially, Olausson is constantly in her opponents air space and using her length to disrupt the offensive flow. She isn’t there yet, but Olausson has the physical tools to be a monster defensively.   #20 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450851" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/BDC41549-D059-4B9C-B5EB-D6ACBF7C8EB5-crop-1302x855-1656131003-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="364120" first="Molly" last="Sisson"]| Bay State Jaguars|6’2’’|PF I’ve seen Sisson in practice and at tournaments this spring, and I think she is one of the most under the radar players in the ’25. You have to love her ceiling and potential as a prospect because physically, there aren’t many who have Sisson’s strength, power and foot speed combination. Sisson can shoot, pass and has a good feel for the game. I love watching Sisson set screens. Not just because of the physicality of the pick, but after she sets it, Sisson knows when to roll or pop, and does so full speed and with purpose.   #44 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450854" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/4A4367FE-77C3-4C7E-9183-C50A24D99603-crop-1302x855-1656131418-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="327283" first="Rachel" last="Penny"]|MBC Select|5’8’’|SG Penny has taken her game up a few notches this spring and has become a complete all-around player. She has a high IQ on offense and defense, reliable on the weak side, and, as usual, has been automatic from three. Penny is extremely valuable because she is one of the only shooting guards who is a legitimate 3 and D prospect. The shooting speaks for itself; but the fact that you don’t have to hide her on defense, and instead can trust her to be in the right spot defensively and guard both wing spots is crucial for MBC’s success.   #45 [caption id="attachment_450856" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/9CD493CD-3D42-462C-8939-CB7C45319FC3-crop-1537x1010-1656131566.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-450856" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/9CD493CD-3D42-462C-8939-CB7C45319FC3-crop-1537x1010-1656131566-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> Photo: JT Shotz[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="335231" first="Eva" last="Boudreau"]| Mass Elite|5’10’’|PF Boudreau has been an excellent playmaker all spring and has been one of Mass Elite’s best playmakers in transition. Boudreau pushes the ball up the court with her head always up and is a good decision maker. Boudreau can also step out and be a dangerous threat from 3 while also punishing defenders inside. Mass Elite has been down a couple of players due to injury, and I think Boudreau has done a good job filling those voids.   #50 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450859" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/68C55283-8E34-465F-95BE-4366CEDBBE0E-crop-1537x1010-1656131733-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="389884" first="Charlotte" last="Adams-Lopez"]|Honey Badgers|5’8’’|CG Adams-Lopez’s tenacity on defense and offensive versatility was hard not to notice as she got better by the weekend this spring. Every time I watched her play, she showed me how diverse her skill set is. She can defend at a high level and multiple positions, play the 2 guard and be a sniper from deep, and can facilitate the teams’ offense. I like Adams-Lopez’s growth and upside as a two-way guard.   #61 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450861" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/B2984AA9-909D-4D8F-95A9-FF75E817B144-crop-1440x946-1656131785-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="376646" first="Madelyn" last="Topa"]| CT Starters| 5’9’’|SF Hopefully Topa’s big splash onto the scene this spring will get the attention of others the way she got mine. She is impactful from the start of games until the end and on both sides of the ball. Topa plays bigger than her 5’9’’ frame, and you see that on the glass. She is an aggressive rebounder and physical in the paint. Topa also has shown the touch from the outside and will make defenses pay for lazy shot contests.   #85 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450862" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/F47C2A6D-5BAA-4874-B2FB-9EC66AA41CBB-scaled-crop-1707x1121-1656131830-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="273943" first="Kaylee" last="Dupuis"]| Team Saints|6’1’’|PF Dupuis has grown a lot literally and figuratively. She is a legitimate 6’1’’ and has gotten significantly stronger this spring. Dupuis has shown confidence in the ball handling by pushing the tempo up the court after securing a rebound. I like Dupuis’ improvement in her footwork and comfort finishing in traffic. I can see Dupuis’ stock continuing to rise as her game develops exponentially.