2026 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>The 2026 rankings in North Carolina were updated today, and there were certainly some big changes with the list.  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":["509880"],"_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-675b9cce80784"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='509880' first='Emma' last='Montanari'] has been a consistent performer all of her high school career being able to handle the ball well and get to the rim no matter who is assigned to guard her.  She sees the floor well knowing how to make the right pass to her teammate or find the opening to put up her shot.  She has some great range with her shot being able to knock it down from all around the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509520"],"_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-675b9cce807e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='509520' first='Tia' last='Bryant'] has shown off her versatility for years now being able to handle business in the paint and knock down her shot from beyond the arc.  She's strong on the boards, and she shows off nice footwork working hard for her points off the entry pass.  She uses her length to get in the way of her opponents blocking shots and deflecting passes.  Her IQ is apparent knowing where to get set up on the floor for the shot or move to create some space for her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["621978"],"_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-675b9cce80841"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='621978' first='Taylor' last='Smith'] is another excellent ball handler on this list who has been leading her Concord Academy team this year with her great decision making and shot selection.  She controls the tempo for her team knowing when to push the ball up the court or slow it down to set up an offensive play.  She knows how to find the open lanes attacking the basket and showing off some nice touches around the rim.  Opponents need to try to close out on her quickly as she can definitely knock down her shot from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["528689"],"_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-675b9cce80887"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='528689' first='Ameya' last='Brown'] is a major reason her Terry Sanford team was in the state championship game last season.  She is definitely a scorer on her own pulling up quickly for her shots and using her speed to get by her opponents.  She elevates her teammates as well getting them the ball opening up the court for them with quick passes hitting them in the hands where they need the ball to score right away.  On defense, she will certainly be a nuisance for anyone she guards not backing down from the challenge of guarding the opposing best player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->