RISE HOOPS

2013 Has New No.1

2011-06-05T09:58:00.000-07:00

The 2013 class is a very strong class on the wing and the best of them all is Jabari Parker. Parker takes over the new No.1 spot, because he can do it all. He will go down low and post up players or take them out side on the wing and score that way.

Coming in at No.2 is Chris Walker, a highly athletic power forward who knows how to score and rise on defender to finish at the rim. Walker has lots of potential and could end up being a small forward. Look for Walker to go after that No.1 spot in our final 2013 rankings.

Our previous No.1 Julius Randle, comes in at No.3. Randle is a flat out beast in the post and also has the ability to handle. Randle's strength helps move defenders out the way giving him the aility to finish at the rim. Randle does have an opportunity to get back to the No.1 spot, but he has a few things to work on.

Nerlens Noel has big time potential. He's 6'10 and can play the four or five. He finishes well above the rim and is an absolute big time shot blocker. Noel has big time NBA potential and as time progresses if he keeps working hard he also has a chance to grab the No. 1 spot.

Rounding out the top 5 is Chris Thomas. Thomas is among one of the best scorers in the country if not the best and can also setup his teammates to score. Chris Thomas is fun to watch and is continuing to get better every time we see him.

2013 National Player Rankings

Irving has Major Interest

2011-06-04T14:12:00.000-07:00

Recently spoke with Zak Irving and he is having a great spring. Irving is getting recruited by many big name schools he listed offers from Illinois, IU, Purdue, Baylor, Miami(FL), Xavier, and interest from Michigan, Butler, Marquette, Georgetown, Stanford, Michigan State, VCU, Florida, Vandy, Depaul, Louisville, Tennessee.

Zak said distance played no factor in his recruitment. "I am looking for a school with great academics and a good relationship with players and coaches." Also style of play will play a big part too.

Zak has taken visits to Butler, Illinois, IU, Purdue, Baylor, and Michigan. As of right now no schools play a favorite in his decision.

Zak will be running with the Eric Gordon All Stars this summer.

Goodman opens it up

2011-05-25T15:28:00.000-07:00

Jordan Goodman, currently in our Top 100 has opened his recruitment up. He was currently committed to Rutgers and before that Georgetown. High Majors should come calling to get involved in his recruitment.

Mississippi State Lands Another 2012

2011-05-24T17:22:00.000-07:00

Fred Thomas, a 6'5 shooting guard is joining Craig Sword at Mississippi State. Thomas plays on Jim Hill High School in Mississippi.

Arakansas Scores Early

2011-05-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

Dederick Lee out of the 2013 class has recently committed to Arkansas. Lee is a 6'2" scoring guard who's capable of putting up big numbers.

Gibson Decides

2011-05-24T17:13:00.000-07:00

Percy Gibson was recently committed to Dayton, but with a coaching change he was free to leave. Gibson had a strong high school season at Southeastern and has decided to attend Iowa State.

Reinhardt opens it up

2011-05-20T14:38:00.001-07:00

Katin Reinhardt has officially parted ways with USC. Katin is rated #54 in the Rise Top 100 rankings. He helped lead Mater Dei to a state championship this past year and is also having a good spring.

Lacey Commits

2011-05-20T14:37:00.001-07:00

One of the top shooting guards in the country Trevor Lacey, stayed home and committed to Alabama. Lacey chose Alabama over Kentucky, Kansas, Auburn, and Uconn.

Faust commts back with Terps

2011-05-20T14:36:00.001-07:00

After a week of consideration, Nick Faust committed back to Maryland. Faust was released his letter of intent once Gary Williams left Maryland. As Mark Turgeon took the job at Maryland, Faust needed to know Maryland was still the right choice for him.

State with a Big Commit

2011-05-20T14:35:00.001-07:00

N.C State has gotten a verbal from highly regarded shooting guard Torian Graham. Graham is an extremely athletic wing and capable of making big plays. He will now join Tyler Lewis for N.C State 2012 class.

New Rise Top 100 (2012)

2011-05-20T14:34:00.000-07:00

It was a lot of debating on who would become #1, but Shabazz Muhammed earned. Muhammed had a strong year putting up huge numbers game in and game out and is continuing to do that this spring. He has a great motor and can score at will.

Following right behind is Andre Drummond, the #2 player in the country. He could very well be the next Amare Stoudemire with his length and athletic ability. He has huge potential and could very well be back at #1, but it’s going to take some work.

Coming in next is Isaiah Austin, who probably has even more potential then Drummond. Austin is 7’0 and is one of the most versatile players we’ve seen. He was a strong candidate for #1 as well.

Next is a 6’10 big man by the name of DaJuan Coleman. Coleman reminds us of Zach Randolph and is really tough to guard in the post against other opponents.

Rounding out the top five is the most unique player in the class Kyle Anderson. Anderson has the ability to play all of the positions on the court except Center. He can really create for his teammates and when he’s not doing that he will score.

Brandon Ashley comes in at #6. Ashley is one of the best players on the West Coast and every time we see him he shows why.

Big Movers are Devonta Pollard and Mitch McGary. Pollard comes in at #7 and is off to a huge spring after finishing off a huge high school year. McGary has just dominated the spring and he will be pushing for a top 5 spot in the next rankings if he can keep it up.

The top shooting guard, Ricardo Ledo coming in at #8 is just a huge scoring threat wants he steps on court and that is partly why he is so high in the rankings.

Rodney Purvis makes his first 2012 debate at #10.

2012 Player Rankings

Rivers or Davis for #1 in 2011?

2011-05-09T17:05:00.001-07:00

Anthony Davis is the fastest rising player ever in our rankings and has the potential to be the next Kevin Durant. While Austin Rivers has made it clear he is the best scorer in the class of 2011. The new and final rankings are out.

Parker, Randle, Thomas, and Noel have all made a strong case for #1 in 2013.

2011-05-09T17:03:00.000-07:00

Parker is probably the most talented player in the class of 2013 and his skill level is off the charts. Thomas has game and can score when he wants and Noel reminds me of a young Kevin Durant. Julius Randle is just a beast and is trying to hold on to that #1 spot.

2012 Updated Rankings coming soon: Can Drummond hold on to it?

2011-05-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

Andre Drummond is off to a strong spring showing why he is the #1 player in the class, but DaJuan Coleman, Shabazz Muhammad, and Isaiah Austin are also making a strong case. Shabazz had a dominating junior season and was in the running for Gatorade Player of the Year honors. DaJuan is dominating at the EYBL this spring and looking to make a push for the top spot. Isaiah Austin is a versatile big man. He has potential that is out of this world and is up there will Andre Drummond. He has also made a case for #1.

Spiece Run & Slam Top Performers: (2013)

2011-05-09T16:52:00.000-07:00

E.C. Matthews, SG, The Family –Matthews had a great showing. He showed he could finish above the rim and can get to the basket at will. He's going to be one to watch in this class. He needs to work on his jump shot, but that will come.

Jabari Parker, SF, Mac Irvin Fire – Parker is making a strong case for the #1 spot in the class of 2013. Parker scored at will and finished above the rim real well. Parker has a load of talent and seems more athletic then the last time we seen him. Don't be surprised if he reaches the #1 spot in the rankings.

Derrick Walton, PG, Michigan Mustangs 16’s –Has the ability to make plays and his jump shot was really effective. His handles are nice and his quickness also helps.

Kendrick Nunn, SG, Meanstreets - Nunn knocked down jumpers and attacked the basket well. He isn't a tall shooting guard, but makes up for it and also play good defense.

Marc Loving, PF/SF, All-Ohio Red – Loving can do it all. He shoots the ball well and can also get to the rim. Marc also rebounds well, and is loaded with talent.

V.J. Beachem, SG, Eric Gordon All-Stars – Has the ability to knock down jumpers and shoot off the ball. He lacks strength, but overall is a good prospect.

Deonte Burton,SF, TP Elite-Put on a show at Spiece. He led his team all the way to the 17u championship game. He has long arms and is developing a college body. He is good one on one and slashing, but needs to show he can play off the ball too.

Spiece Run & Slam: Top Performers (2012)

2011-05-09T15:59:00.000-07:00

Kevin Ferrell,PG,Indiana Elite-Kevin showed why he was one of the best guards in the country. He created for his team and got to the basket at will for a layup or to dish off to a teammate. His jump shot is improving and the way he runs the team will help him be dominate at the next level.

Eron Harris,PG,Indiana Elite- A long side Kevin Ferrell was Harris who also showed he could run the team as well. He showed great potential and has good height standing at 6'3" at the point guard position. He ran the team well and put in some key shots to help his team.

Hanner Perea, PF, Indiana Elite- Perea has a terrific motor he showed off his athleticism with finishing well above the rim and getting every rebound he could. He has a lot of potential and when his offense comes around he's going to be tough to stop.

Ron Patterson,SF, Indiana Elite- also played well he showed off his athleticism with a thundering dunk against All Ohio Red. Ron shows good defense and the ability to get to the basket. He's a good get for Indiana.

Jay Simpson, PF, Illinois Wolves –Simpson is more of a prospect right now. He has a nice body for a big man which helps him get rebounds by throwing his weight around. He's a good looking prospect his offensive game needs some improvement, but he's a good overall prospect.

Elijah Macon, PF, All-Ohio Red –Is a great leaper and really athletic. He is a great face up big man who will drive to the basket. His back to basket moves need work, but with his energy level and motor helps him be a high level player.

Ronnie Johnson,PG,Eric Gordon Central Stars-Purdue commit Ronnie Johnson showed why he was a good commit for Purdue. He showed he could knock down the three, get his team involved and his ability to lead look for his stock to go up in the rankings.

Sherron Dorsey-Walker, SG, REACH Legends –Sherron is a great wing prospect. He showed he can shoot the three well and also get to the basket. Sherron has the ability to score at will when he's hot. He led his team to a big win over Mac Irvin Fire.

Ray Lee, SG/PG, REACH Legends –Is a combo guard that likes to slash and get to the rim. He can play point or two, but looks to play better at two. He's really effective with the ball in his hands and showed he could hit some three's.

Gary Harris, SG, D3 Heat –Harris showed why he's among one of the best nationally. He is highly athletic and got the basket at will. Harris gets the job done and really helped lead his team.

Anrio Adams, SG, Seattle Rotary –Adams is a big time slasher who can really score. He needs work on his jump shot, but he has the ability to pass well and get to rim and score.

Marcus Paige, PG, All-Iowa Attack –Paige really knows how to run a team. He finds ways to score and set up his teammates for points. He really helped his stock rise with his play.

Adam Woodbury, C, All-Iowa Attack –Woodbury showed why he's listed with some of the top centers in the country. He has nice back to the basket moves, rebounds well, and is one of the better big man in a class loaded with big guys.

D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera, SG, Spiece Indy Heat –Is not the most athletic player, but score at will. He creates his on baskets off one on one moves and has the ability to knock down shots.

Jodan Price, SG, The Family- Is a good looking wing prospect who can really knock down shots. Price stands at 6'7 and has the ability to create and shoot off the dribble. Price is skilled wing who can scores in bunches.

Matt Costello, PF, ACB/Bank Hoops-Is a skilled power foward who plays agressive and hard. He rebounds well and can also step out and shoot the three at times.

Phillip Nolan, PF, DTA-Runs the floor well and has great potential. He needs to add strength to against many of the top big guys, but has the ability to take other big guys to the hoop.

Mike Gesell, PG/SG, All-Iowa Attack- Just plays hard throughout the whole game. He can run the point for his team and then also knocked down some jumpers. He really helps his team and plays solid for All Iowa Attack.

Denzel Valentine,PG/SF, Michigan Mustangs- Denzel can run the team at times and really create for his teammates. He also does well in transition and finishing at the basket. He doesn't have a smooth game, but he gets it done.

Javontae Hawkins,SG, Michigan Mustangs- Is one of those players who is have a strong spring and is hard to guard. He finishes at the rim in transition and also knocks down the three.

Final 2011 rankings Coming Soon

2011-05-09T15:44:00.000-07:00

The final rankings for the 2011 class is already in discussion. They will be coming out later this week or early next week along with the updated rankings for 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Missouri Land Two 2013

2011-05-09T15:41:00.000-07:00

Tyrek Coger out of the class of 2013 has committed to Missouri. He is currently the #49 overall prospect in are rankings. Followed behind Coger is Ishmail Wainright. We really like Wainright it's a good get for Missouri. Ismail is already off to a good spring and has already improved his stock.

Around The Nation

2011-02-02T08:09:00.000-08:00

Myles Mack put up nice numbers as he went for 18 points and added five steals as St. Anthony easily cruised by East Orange Campus 69-37.

Levi Randolph led the way with 22 points in as Bob Jones held off Muscle Shoals 57-53.

Top 75 2012 recruit Ricardo Ledo is no longer committed to Providence.

Rakeem Christmas scored 20 points and led ANC in a win over the Hun School.

LaQuinton Ross scored 25 as he lead Life Center Academy over Westtown. Ross has one of the biggest upsides in his class and he should have immediate impact next year at Ohio State. Daniel Ochefu scored 20 points in the 54-51 loss to Life Center.

Amir Williams led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds for Detroit Country Day in a win over Goodrich 84-57.

Brandon Kearney had 15 points and 10 assists while Percy Gibson had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Southeastern as both led Southeastern to a win 54-43 over Denby.

West Action

2011-01-30T14:21:00.000-08:00

The top 50 sophomore Roschon Prince led the way with 26 points and Ryan Anderson finishes with 12 for L.B. Poly as they cruised by Compton 71-46. Junior Victor Robbins had a huge night with 29, but it wasn't enough.

Xaiver Johnson scores 23 and Katin Reinhardt scores 16 to lead Mater Dei over Orange Lutheran 84-61.

Salesian's Top 50 sophomore Jabari Bird has eligibility restored.

East/Southeast Action

2011-01-30T12:04:00.000-08:00

Kyle Anderson receives MVP honors of the SNY Invitational on Saturday as he led the way for St. Anthony with 10pts and 8rbs as they held off Boys & Girls (N.Y.) 43-38 in the championship game.

Dorian Finney-Smith finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds as Norcom cruised by DeMatha (Md.) Catholic 71-57 on Saturday night. James Robinson scored 20 points for DeMatha while Mikael Hopkins and Jairus Lyles also contributed with 13 and 12 points despite the loss.

The future Notre Dame star Pat Connaughton put up big numbers for St. Johns Prep with 29 points and 13 rebounds, but wasn't enough as his team fell to Charlestown 72-56.

Kedren Johnson finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and four assists as Marshall County ran through Columbia Central 63-46.

West Virginia-bound senior Jabarie Hinds tied for a game-high 32 points but Mount Vernon fell to Rice (N.Y.) 77-70 in the consolation game of the SNY Invitational. Junior Melvin Johnson a sharp shooter for Rice led his team to a win with 32points.

Midwest Action

2011-01-29T21:36:00.000-08:00

Indiana

Marquis Teague finished with 25 points, seven assists and seven rebounds in Pike's 80-74 with a win over Bloomington South on Friday night and Darwin Davis scored 33 in a losing effort.
"It's huge. We haven't beaten South in five years," said junior guard R.J. Hunter, who scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Red Devils. "It was for the conference championship and it shows we can beat anyone in the state." Indystar
Hunter helped lead Pike along with a big game from Marquis Teague over Bloomington South. Hunter shows nice range and even though he's skinny he showed he can get physical and rebound. R.J Hunter is ranked rite outside the Midwest Top 25 and he's improving his stock.

Other top performers in Indiana
Mike Ramey goes for 29 points and Kellom Thomas scores 20 in a losing effort agaisnt Columbus North. Ramey is a skilled wing who has deep range from 3 and thomas is a strong guard who can slash to the rim.

Jared Drew pours in 16 for Cathedral in a win over Arlington. Jared has the college look and his skills are starting to get tighter. Keep a watch on him he could play his way into the midwest Top 25.

Alvin Boutte lead his team to a win over Tech 56-51 he's a quick point guard who's skills are hard to guard. He's committed to Detroit and will become a duo with Ray McCallum.

Top 50 player Basil Smotherman led Heritage Christian with 17 in a win over Guerin Catholic 60-53.

Michigan

Derrick Walton Jr. had 30 points for Chandler Park Academy he's one of the most promising guards in the Michigan and you'll be hearing more from him.

Kahil Felder had 26 points to lead pershing over Denby 62-45. He is more of a mid major prospect, but is a tough guard who can score and dish off when needed.

Brandon Kearney had 12 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Percy Gibson had 25 points to lead Southeastern over Kettering.

Illinois
Ryan Boatright averaging over 30 points per game scores 47 in a win over North Chicago 101-97.

Steve Taylor led the way for Simeon with 14 points and 10 rebounds over Whitney Young.

New Rankings 2011

2011-01-29T19:49:00.000-08:00

We've changed up the rankings again and there have been many changes, but 1st will talk about our top 10. Austin Rivers holds the #1 spot, but Anthony Davis and Michael Gilchrist aren't far behind as they are also having strong seasons. Quincy Miller comes in at #4, but with his injury he doesn't have a chance to reach the #1 spot although he was in the talk for #1 in the country along with the other three. Marquis Teague comes in at #5, and has been having a strong season even winning the Marion County tournament. James McAdoo, Lybran Nash, Myck Kabongo, Bradley Beal, and Khem Birch round out the top 10.

Around The Nation

2011-01-29T19:27:00.000-08:00

Josiah Turner, who recently left Sacramento, Calif. for Quality Education in Winston-Salem, N.C., made his QEA debut on Friday and led the team in scoring with 17 points in a 74-59 win over Upper Room Christian Academy. Louisville-bound junior Rodney Purvis led all scorers with 27 for Upper Room. ESPN

Perry Ellis poured in 21 points and grabbed five rebounds as Wichita Heights cruised by Wichita North 78-57 on Friday.

Myck Kabongo scored 29 points as Findlay Prep knocked off Orlando Christian Prep 69-60 on Friday afternoon at the Montverde (Fla.) Academy Invitational.

Kyle Anderson led St. Anthony beat Mt. Vernon 60-47 on Friday during the SNY Invitational in Brooklyn with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Jarrod Uthoff finished with 24 points to lead Jefferson (IA) to a 58-50 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington (IA) in double overtime.

Tony Wroten scored a game-high 30 points as Garfield ran through Bothell 85-59 on Friday night.

Marquis Teague finished with 25 points, seven assists and seven rebounds in Pike's 80-74 with a win over Bloomington South on Friday night and Darwin Davis scored 33 in a losing effort.

Chane Behanan scored 28 points and grabbed 22 rebounds for Bowling Green, but loss 85-64 to Warren Central on Friday.

Cody Zeller finished with a game-high 31 points in a hard fought win agaisnt Boonville 60-54 on Friday night.

Matt Costello scored a game-high 34 points added 17 boards as Bay City Western cruised by Flint Northern 63-51 on Friday night.

Alex Poythress had a big night scoring 31 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and added 10 blocks in Northeast's 56-50 win over Springfield.

Trey Burke led all scorers with 28 points in Columbus Northland's 77-70 win over Centennial.

Xavier Johnson finished with 23 points to lead Mater Dei (CA) to an 84-61 victory over Orange Lutheran (CA).

Julius Randle poured in 28 points to lead Prestonwood Christian (TX) to a 68-48 victory over Trinity Christian - Addison (TX) on Friday.

2013 West Top 25

2011-01-28T11:19:00.000-08:00

(Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming)
1.Aaron Gordon SF 6'7" 215 Archbishop Mitty H.S. (CA)
2.Isaac Hamilton SG 6'4" 160 Crenshaw H.S. (CA)
3.Tyree Robinson PG 6'3" 190 Abraham Lincoln H.S. (CA)
4.Chance Murray PG 6'3" 170 Price H.S. (CA)
5.Nigel Williams-Goss PG 6'2" 170 Findlay College Prep (NV)
6.Roschon Prince SF 6'5" 180 L. B. Polytechnic H.S. (CA)
7.Jabari Bird SG 6'5" 170 Salesian H.S. (CA)
8.Maurice Kirby C 6'8" 240 Poston Butte H.S. (AZ)
9.Tyrel Robinson SG 6'4" 185 Abraham Lincoln H.S. (CA)
10.Torren Jones PF 6'7" 215 Basha H.S. (AZ)
11.Stephen Domingo SF 6'6" 180 Saint Ignatius College Prep. (CA)
12.Ikenna Iroegbu PG 5'11" 160 Franklin H.S. (CA)
13.Eric Cooper, Jr. SG 6'2" 180 Lutheran H.S. (CA)
14.Cheikh Ndiaye C 6'10" 210 Army & Navy Academy (CA)
15.Payton Banks SF 6'5" 215 Lutheran H.S. (CA)
16.Marcus Lee PF 6'7" 215 Deer Valley H.S. (CA)
17.Jaron Hopkins SG 6'4" 170 Basha H.S. (AZ)
18.Brynton Lemar PG 6'2" 165 Saint Augustine H.S. (CA)
19.Noah Allen SF 6'5" 180 Pacific Grove H.S. (CA)
20.Jordan Mathews SG 6'2" 175 Santa Monica H.S. (CA)
21.Anthony Swan SF 6'5" 180 Notre Dame H.S. (CA)
22.Joe Boyd PF 6'7" 210 Chaparral H.S. (AZ)
23.Drew Bender SF 6'5" 180 Pinnacle H.S. (AZ)
24.Aubrey Dawkins SG 6'2" 170 Saint Francis H.S. (CA)
25.Randy Onwuansor PG 6'1" 175 Inglewood H.S. (CA)