??? Jared Brownridge, Aurora (Waubonsie Valley)
This is a repeat from last December when the Hoops Report named Brownridge the "Biggest Stock Riser" in the sophomore class over the holiday tournaments. And he's still rising. It was just a matter of time before enough people (and coaches) took in a few Brownridge games and fell in love with that jumper. Simply put, you're not going to find a better perimeter shooter in the state of Illinois in the junior class. The definition of pure: having no faults, free from impurities. That's describing Brownridge's shot from just about anywhere inside 25 feet. Although he's been a Hoops Report top 20 player in the class for some time, he's now a coveted mid-major prospect after a sterling July. He may lack the ideal size and athleticism for a 2-guard, but he offers a high-major skill: shooting the basketball. Plus, he's a terrific kid and an outstanding student academically.