Off-season Studs On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Though the high school basketball season concludes, there are plenty of notable underclassmen prospects who deserve recognition for their production. Prep Hoops will provide various editions of true stock risers from the 2025-2028 classes. Let's get into a list of “Next Up” risers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2306295' first='Isaiah' last='Medina'] | C | 2025 | Gibbs | @saucyboyzay</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talk about a rising 7-1 prospect that can make an impact at the next level. Medina made the move over to Gibbs to play out his junior season and has been the definition of under the radar. He picked up an offer from Georgia Southern but watch the buzz generate around his recruitment as the offseason progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1633093' first='Dallas' last='Lambert'] | CG | 2026 | Port Charlotte | @dallaslambertt</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the premier prospects in the area has shown real development as a 2026 riser. Lambert is a versatile and lengthy guard who can score at the rim or get his shot going. He's a 6-4 lefty who's gained some traction on the recruiting scene as well as some notable offseason performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josiah Xiang | PG | 2025 | Bishop Synder | @joshxiang_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1579754' first='Jah' last='Chin'] | PG | 2025 | Port Charlotte | @chin_jah</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chin is an electric point guard who has since transferred to Charlotte to continue his high school campaign and looks to generate some interest around his recruitment. Check the film, he's a baller who turns it up on opposing guards and surprises teams with solid defensive effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Colton Nuualiitia | C | 2028 | @coltonnuu2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid is a 6-8, 220-pound middle schooler who has made some noise in the off-season because of his potential as a consistent scorer with dominant size. He was listed as a notable standout during the AAU period where he'll look to make his name known going into high school.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tor-El Robinson | CG | 2026 | Wellington |&nbsp; @TorElRobinson2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson is an under-the-radar 6-6 versatile scorer who's been listed as a notable performer this off-season. He should have more of an impact entering his senior season as Wellington will look to replace some production. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hogan Labuan | G | 2027 | Bishop Kenny | @hogan_labyak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another young rider who's shown off his ability to score in the AAU period. Labuan is an under-the-radar 2027 scoring guard who's been a notable standout for Above Academy. Gots to keep eyes on his development heading into summer sessions and the new season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->