2025 Stock Rising Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>The 2025 rankings were updated last week with seniors who are trying to end their high school careers at the top of their game.  Let's take a look at some of the stock risers from the update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267232"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6758effc76c4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='267232' first='Alyssa' last='Hankerson'] is a tough competitor on both ends of the court.  She's been known as a knock down shooter from deep being able to make it off the pass or use some shot fakes to get the open look and score off the dribble.  She easily gets to the rim attacking the basket and finding the openings.  She hustles after every loose ball, and she is a pesky defender getting her hands in the way as guards try to dribble by her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288420"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6758effc76ce3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='288420' first='Samiyah' last='Barker'] is very quick with the ball being able to get to the rim before her defenders can recover.  She strips the ball away from her opponents taking it the other direction for fast breaks.  She does a nice job getting through contact when needed as well, and she can certainly knock down her shot from around the perimeter scoring on all levels.  She knows how to fill in open lanes and score off a pass as she's getting to the basket.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875253"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6758effc76d6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='875253' first='Ryann' last='Hernandez'] is an excellent scorer for her team finishing on both sides of the rim, using quick stops to hit her jumper, and showing off her range shooting from downtown.  She knows how to find the open lanes even without the ball looking for the pass whether she's making a hard cut to the basket or she's fling up the court on a fast break.  She knows how to use her IQ on defense anticipating what her opponents are going to do next.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["389292"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6758effc76de2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='389292' first='Halisi' last='Whitley'] has several state championships under her belt.  Her excellent shooting from around the perimeter is certainly a big reason for that.  No matter what kind of defense her opponents are playing, she can knock down her shot wherever she wants.  She's quick handling the ball knowing how to get to the openings herself.  She uses her quickness on defense, too, being able to prevent her opponents from getting by her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->