2029 Rankings Update: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, I'll highlight several prospects who have raised their stock and moved up the list in the most recent Class of 2029 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1050214"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abdafcfdacaa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hannah put together a big high school season before competing at a high level on the UAA circuit with a talented WV Thunder 15U team. She delivered several standout performances throughout the travel season and continued to make a name for herself. She picked up a Division I offer from Bellarmine University in June and has interest from other Division I programs. Hannah's recruitment is trending in the right direction, and her stock continues to rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305035"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abdafcfdad06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lainey averaged 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game while shooting a solid 30% from three for a Mercy team that captured the 24th District championship for the second straight year and advanced to the regional semifinals. She also competed on the EYBL circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='712592' first='Kentucky' last='Premier'] and continued to build her profile throughout the summer. Her recruitment took a big step forward when she received her first Division I offer from Bellarmine University. Lainey's size and versatile skill set give her tools that should translate well to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899675"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abdafcfdad51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After evaluating Lily during the spring with Next Level 3SSB 15U and again recently at The Expo: Kentucky, I've noticed considerable growth in her game and overall development. She was a solid contributor last season for Campbell County, one of the top teams in the 10th Region. With a bigger role ahead of her as a sophomore, I expect her production to take a noticeable jump this season. (Featured Image)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["953319"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abdafcfdad99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='953319' first='Laynee' last='Hampton'] is another guard prospect on the rise. She played a key role in Ryle's backcourt last season, averaging 6.6 points per game while helping the Lady Raiders win 21 games and capture the 33rd District championship for the first time since the COVID season. Hampton's recruitment also began to pick up momentum over the summer when she received her first college offer from Union Commonwealth University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1308910"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abdafcfdade0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emily averaged 4.4 points per game during her freshman season for Hazard, and I had the chance to watch her on several occasions throughout the spring and summer and came away impressed with her game. She is a reliable perimeter shooter and continues to improve defensively. Emily picked up her first college offer from Alice Lloyd College last month and has the potential to put together a breakout sophomore season for the Lady Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->