2023 Rankings: Stock Risers Part 2

With the 2022-2023 season just a few months away, our scouts have come together to assess what we’ve seen so far (this spring and summer) and what transpired last season (how it ended) to update the rankings for the Class of 2023. Check out below who has both impressed and progressed, that took the biggest jumps! (Numbers in front of players names indicates said players overall ranking) <hr /> #9. [player_tooltip player_id="391181" first="Maesyn" last="Lopez"] Belen HS, Belen, 6’0” Forward 2023 Previous Ranking: 19 <img class="size-medium wp-image-459734 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/BA760933-33D3-4CD2-B8BA-352DDFBC2153-crop-2133x1401-1657750129-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" />   [player_tooltip player_id="391181" first="Maesyn" last="Lopez"] is a hardworking forward with a lot of promise who is drawing collegiate interest from various levels - JUCO & NAIA - Lopez has good size and plays with good energy, she rebounds on both ends of the floor while mainly operating within 12 feet of the basket on offense; Utilizing a drop step over the shoulder shot or mid range jumper but has shown she can handle the ball and extend out to the perimeter and occasionally hit the 3ball. <hr />   #10. [player_tooltip player_id="353953" first="Aaliyah" last="Nevarez"] Highland HS, Albuquerque, 5’10” Small Forward 2023 Previous Ranking: 26 <img class="size-medium wp-image-459736 aligncenter" style="font-size: 18.6667px;" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/189FE7BA-AE42-438B-97D3-BE3D386332B4-crop-1536x1009-1657750242-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" />   [player_tooltip player_id="353953" first="Aaliyah" last="Nevarez"] is one of top 3pt shooters in the State with a smooth stroke, clipping 40% on the year. Nevarez has a long athletic frame which allows her to get good separation on the perimeter; Nevarez can hit the 3ball in a variety of ways, she can pull up off the dribble, hit in transition as the trailer or catch and shoot off a screen. Essentially a double digit scorer (9.9 ppg) a season ago for the Hornets, look for that number to go up as she should take a bigger workload next year.   <hr /> #20. [player_tooltip player_id="353922" first="Mistidawn" last="Roybal"] Robertson HS, Las Vegas, 5’7” Forward 2023 Previous Ranking: 27 [player_tooltip player_id="353922" first="Mistidawn" last="Roybal"] is a slashing wing with the ability to push in transition and get to the rim/knockdown free throws. Roybal rebounds well for her size and has good footwork around the the basket. She stays balanced, works through contact and doesn’t surrender much position. Mistidawn is one of Robertson’s Big 3 (Padilla, Pacheco, Roybal) who will look to defend their teams 2022 3A State Championship and go back to back. <hr /> #21. [player_tooltip player_id="353931" first="Azlyn" last="Padilla"] Robertson HS, Las Vegas, 5’4” Point Guard 2023 Previous Ranking: 55 [player_tooltip player_id="353931" first="Azlyn" last="Padilla"] is sound Guard that works very well within the flow of the game, who can score, shoot, pass and defend. Padilla helped Robertson to a 24-1 regular season record, finishing ranked inside the top 10 - the only 3A School to do so - while ultimately capturing a State Championship soon after. Azylyn had the biggest jump in the rankings, rising 30+ spots and was a 3A All-State: 2nd Team Selection (2022). <hr /> #22. [player_tooltip player_id="353940" first="Zoe" last="Brown"] Valencia HS, Los Lunas, 5’10” Guard/Forward 2023 Previous Ranking: 37 [player_tooltip player_id="353940" first="Zoe" last="Brown"] is an athletic wing with long limbs that can play multiple positions. Brown is quick enough to stay with guards but is having to matchup against opposing bigs due to her teams lack of height. Zoe can get into the lane and score but can also put up the 3ball coming off pin downs and flare screens. <hr />