Freshman Showcase: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stock Risers are kids who have raised their "stock" since we've last seen them. That means they have gotten better or continue to improve. Or it could be kids we are first laying our eyes on, who impressed us. Ultimately ranking their ability to potentially play in college. We haven't quite finished our 2026 rankings yet but there are many kids who have raised their stock in this class. Keep an eye out on these four!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":511706,"width":259,"height":199,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/42-Maria-Radabaugh-1024x786.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-511706" width="259" height="199"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502586' first='Maria' last='Radabaugh'] - Totino Grace </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talented 5'7 guard who has been a top level player for a while now. She's not flashy and you may miss her because she plays a silent but deadly game. She has really great handles and moves to the basket and uses her quick first step to get past her defender with ease. Her shot is almost flawless so you can count on her to knock down the open shot. Radabaugh plays smart, can see the floor well and knows when to make the extra pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":511772,"width":250,"height":217,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/129-Lauren-Hust-1024x892.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-511772" width="250" height="217"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502563' first='Lauren' last='Hust'] - Rochester Lourdes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hust is a tall, strong power forward who has the skills to play both inside and out. She can do it all. We saw her get a stop on defense, grab the rebound and dribble it down for a fast break layup all in one possession. At 5'11 she is tall enough to shoot over her defender or can bury them down low in the post. She is a multidimensional scorer in which she can also step behind the arc and knock down the three. Her motor is what separates her from her opponents; she stays active on floor whether it be blocking shots, grabbing offensive boards, or diving on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":511674,"width":263,"height":175,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/14-Leah-Passe.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-511674" width="263" height="175"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502560' first='Leah' last='Passe'] - Visitation</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smart, skilled point guard who speeds up the game in a controlled manner. The 5'6 guard brings high energy on both ends of the court and has a great motor that keeps her involved in every possession. She can shoot the floater, hit the three or take it all the way to the hoop. Passe has nice range and was often shooting beyond the three point line. As the day went on she got better at moving without the ball and finding openings to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":511722,"width":263,"height":209,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/53-Amiyah-Rulford-1024x817.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-511722" width="263" height="209"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='408407' first='Amiyah' last='Rulford'] - Champlin Park</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The point guard did a great job seeing the floor and hitting the open cutters at the showcase. At 5'7 she has a nice build that will transpire and help her at the next level. Rulford plays a smooth game. On offense she controls the pace for her team well, and has good communication on the court. She has a quick first step and can finish off the glass on both sides; as well as knock down the three when she's in rhythm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others to Watch</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502598' first='Kathryn' last='Simonsen'] - 5'8 Shooting Guard - Eagan </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='482833' first='Johnica' last='Bernotas'] - 5'7 Point Guard - Breckenridge </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502579' first='Stella' last='Triplett'] - 5'10 Power Forward - Eagan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->