Stock Risers To Know In Metro League: Back Court

Every year Metro League features some of the best talent and competition in the state. While some justifiably garner a lot of attention, there are even more who fly under the radar. This is a preview of five back court players whose names you should know who will raise their stock this season. Photo: Twitter 2022 5’4” Ciera Jorge Ciera Jorge 5'3" | PG West Seattle | 2022 State WA (West Seattle HS) The Wildcat PG is developing into a solid floor general for West Seattle. Jorge took a huge leap in her sophomore season. Leading West Seattle in steals (2.8 per game) and finishing 2nd in scoring (9.9 per game). Never afraid to shoot from distance, Jorge has spent the COVID lockdown further improving her shooting accuracy along with her playmaking skills. She should be among the elite snipers in Metro for the next two seasons.     2021 5’6 SG Shaunice Reed Shaunice Reed 5'6" | SG Franklin | 2021 State WA (Franklin HS) 5’5” with the intensity needed to thrive in Metro. Reed takes full advantage of Franklin’s system. Forcing turnovers and getting out in transition. She led the 16-10 Quakers in scoring at nearly 17ppg as a junior while finishing 2nd with 2.6spg. Look for her to be even more impressive with a more efficient beyond the arc during her senior campaign and garner increased interest from colleges. 2022 5’10” Gabby Stuart Gabby Stuart 5'10" | SG Seattle Prep | 2022 State WA (Seattle Prep) A lights out perimeter shooter with developing playmaking skills, Stuart is able to play both the 2 and the 3 for the Panthers. Her strength will allow to her to give and take contact better than most at her position. She received valuable state tournament experience as a sophomore and is ready to step into a large roll this year. Along with her already elite three point shooting, look for her foot speed and ability to create off the dribble to take a step up. Photo: N/A 2023 5’6” Nardos Wolday Nardos Wolday 5'6" | SG Nathan Hale | 2023 State WA (Nathan Hale HS) Wolday might be the most under the radar player in the Puget Sound. The combo guard struggled early as a freshman but came on strong at the end of the season averaging nearly 10ppg over the final 4 contests. Tireless hustle player with innate leadership qualities. Reliable jump shot and rapidly improving handle will make her a tough matchup. Likes to get in passing lanes and excels in transition. A name colleges will need to remember.