2024 Rankings: Western NC Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 rankings were updated last week where there were a lot of shifts and new additions to these rising seniors as they begin their last summers playing travel basketball and their last high school seasons.  Let's take a look at who has been improving their stock over the past year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612332"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='612332' first='Boston' last='Bates'] was a dominant presence over the past year for North Meck.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eOn defense, she typically takes on the best player on the opposing side being quick laterally to keep them in front of her, and she doesn't back down from stripping the ball away from them taking advantage of the steal.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer aggressiveness translates well to the offensive side of the ball as she attacks the basket being able to drive past anyone who tries to stop her.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eWith the Vikings graduating some prominent seniors from their line up, look for her to get the ball more and continue to play strong on both ends of the 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going.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can certainly drive hard to the hoop attacking both sides of the basket.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe runs the floor well being ready for the fast break pass and bucket scoring through contact if needed.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can back down any defender in the paint scoring off some spin moves for two.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["252852"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='252852' first='Myla' last='Hoover'] is another player with nice handles who can get by anyone trying to guard her.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe knows how to time her moves perfectly to cause her opponents to lose their balance as she blows by them.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe will certainly get hot from deep knocking down shots from all around the perimeter.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer court vision is apparent with the way she gets her passes up the court and inside to her teammates to get their own points.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6485f1df5a370"} /-->