2027 Rankings Update: Top Stock-Risers Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update was filled with so much stock-risers that one article wasn't enough. Here are even more stock risers from the 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202023' first='Frankie' last='Hoynowski'], 5'9 PG College Achieve</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoynowski took a big step up this summer and has the potential to move up even more this winter. The 5'9 guard uses his quick first step to get to his spot on the floor and rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure. Hoynowski finishes nicely around the basket and sets his feet before he shoots. He pushes the pace nicely in transition and is a good on-ball defender. Hoynowski is a gritty guard prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201948' first='Asante' last='Jones'], 6'9 PF Linden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is one of the most intriguing prospects in the class with his combination of size, length and skill. The 6'9 forward runs the floor hard, setting himself up for easy layups and dunks in transition. Jones has a nice touch around the basket and is an underrated passer. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and blocks shots on the defensive end. Jones has the potential to breakout this season with his ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202020' first='Avery' last='Lynch'], 6'6 SG St. Rose</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lynch had a strong AAU season and is looking to carry it over into the high school season. The 6'6 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Lynch is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and finish around the basket. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and can find his open teammates in the halfcourt. Lynch is a skilled shooting guard prospect who will be one to track throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201961' first='Vasuan' last='Harper'], 6'1 CG Immaculate Conception</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harper will have the ball in his hands more this season, which will help his development in a big way. The 6'1 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and can finish in a variety of ways around the basket. Harper can also score in the mid-range and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He is an underrated passer and gets deflections on the defensive end. Harper picked up offers from ODU and Fordham this summer and is looking to expand his offer sheet this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202015' first='Azyris' last='Richmond'], 6'7 PF Camden Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richmond has the potential to have a big sophomore season as he should get more touches down low. The 6'7 forward finishes well from the dunker spot and rarely forces shot in the halfcourt. Richmond is also able to draw contact in the paint and has a high release on his free throws. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and influences shots in the paint. Richmond's ability to control the paint will help his game throughout the 2024-25 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470470' first='Elias' last='Lowers'], 5'9 CG Winslow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2466553' first='Murillo' last='Souza'], 6'1 SF Cinnaminson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2468188' first='Richmond' last='Acquah'], 6'0 SF Rancocas Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Balabot, 6'0 PG Scotch Plains-Fanwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2507142' first='Liam' last='Washbourne'], 6'1 SG Westfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->