Rivals Roundtable: Weighing in on July stock-risers

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Another Friday means another roundtable here at Rivals.com, as national analysts Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan weigh in on three topics related to the world of basketball recruiting. This week, the trio weighs in on July stock-risers, programs setting up for big 2025 classes and potential recruiting steals.

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1. WHICH PROSPECT YOU WATCHED THIS JULY CONVINCED YOU THAT HE’S TRULY ELITE THROUGH HIS PLAY ON GRASSROOTS CIRCUIT?

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Cassidy: I was already higher than some on Miikka Muurinen. Rivals currently has him ranked at No. 39 in the Rivals150, which is obviously high praise for anyone. The way he shot the ball, however, has me considering aggressively shooting the Finland-native up the rankings once again, as he has looked every bit the top-15 prospect for much of the summer.

The 6-foot-10 forward was one of the Peach Jam scoring leaders and showcased his range to the tune of a 14-for-28 performance from 3-point range. Muurinen’s length and floor-spacing ability makes him a rare prospect and he seems to be getting more comfortable taking defenders off the bounce.

Jordan: For me it’s Braylon Mullins. His ability to move without the ball and find grooves and lanes to launch his jump shots is an art form. Also his quick release and efficiency was just really impressive overall. I specifically watched as teams put more athletic and quicker guards on him and how he handled that pressure and he remained productive throughout. He always found a way to contribute to the win. That’s…

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Publish date : 2024-08-03 05:48:58

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