Midseason Stock Risers Pt. 1

<strong>Midseason Stock Risers Pt. 1</strong> <strong>2023 6-2 C [player_tooltip player_id="286840" first="Kamryn" last="Grier"] – Banks County</strong> The North Georgia double-double machine is averaging 18.9 points and 14.7 rebounds. She is a big body with nimble feet in the low post. Grier likes to attack off the dribble and spin her way to baskets. On the block she has a strong drop step and a hook shot to finish. She patiently works the pivot and has a soft touch around the rim. Grier should be on D-I radars. <strong>2024 5-8 W [player_tooltip player_id="302973" first="Riley" last="Black"] – Chestatee</strong> Averaging 18 points and 8 rebounds, Black has taken a big jump her sophomore season. She’s tough-nosed competitor that uses her strength to her advantage. Black likes to put her body on defenders and back her way down to the hoop using spin moves. She can finish with either hand around the rim. Her guard skills are steadily improving as she has been getting reps as the team’s primary ball handler. <strong>2024 5-9 PG [player_tooltip player_id="269515" first="Lucy" last="Hood"] – Rabun County</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="269515" first="Lucy" last="Hood"] is a high IQ point guard that hates to lose. She has a knack for hitting big shots and has risen on D-I radars. She’s very athletic and has a tight handle. Hood’s outside jump shot has evolved into being her best weapon. She’s a streaky three-point shooter that can score in bunches and is typically a very good free throw shooter. Hood is an active defender and a quality rebounder. <strong>2024 6-0 G [player_tooltip player_id="218612" first="Yasmine" last="Allen"] – Forest Park</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="218612" first="Yasmine" last="Allen"] has emerged as one of the state’s top scorers, pouring in 23.7 points per game. She’s a big guard that can play all over the floor. Her three-point shooting has propelled her to another level, hitting 33-78 (42%). Allen has the length and foot speed to be a versatile defender. <strong>2023 5-10 W [player_tooltip player_id="302961" first="Erin" last="Whalen"] – North Forsyth</strong> D-II programs should be circling [player_tooltip player_id="302961" first="Erin" last="Whalen"]’s name. She’s a Swiss Army Knife that can play 1-5. She’s got a big strong frame which she uses to bang inside for rebounds and score around the rim. Whalen has a soft touch and handles the ball well. She is a playmaker at the high post with her mid-range jumper and vision to see the floor. Erin has switchability on defense. Whalen is one of the more well-rounded players in her class. <strong>2023 6-2 C [player_tooltip player_id="269507" first="Casey" last="Miller"] – Woodstock</strong> When [player_tooltip player_id="269507" first="Casey" last="Miller"] has been on the floor, Woodstock has been elevated to another level. The powerful post presence has broken out averaging 14.8 points and 13.6 rebounds, drawing interest from multiple D-I schools. Miller uses her size well, sealing hard and moving bodies when capturing rebounds. Her strong drop step overpowers many opponents.