’27 Rankings Update: Top 35 Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New readers: Use code "Proia30" for discounted subscription</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we updated our <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/updated-2027-maryland-rankings/">individual prospect rankings for the sophomore class</a> ('27) in the combined coverage zones of Maryland and Washington DC. We added in 43 new names since updating this class over the summer for a total of 100 total prospects. Let's dive in to the top stock-risers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2623269"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670f4c6894bc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous rank: UR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dunbar is an explosive guard prospect that popped at DC Live with his ability to hit midrange jumpers, finish plays above the rim, and guard with a motor that runs hot. With good length and athleticism, he's a pretty dynamic driver in the open court that gets to his spots and rises up for fluid jumpers. Love his attention to detail defensively, productive ball-stopper on or off the ball that can elevate to block shots around the basket. Should step into a bigger role at McKinley Tech with some spots opening up from graduations+transfers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2139297"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670f4c6894c35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous rank: 30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic PG prospect that has been consistently productive on the circuit and with his HS team. His confidence has spiked and the feel for when to score and when to distribute is coming along nicely. When he has his feet set on the perimeter, he's knocking shots down at a consistent rate and he's using that added defensive attention to attack closeouts. He shoots out of a cannon in transition and has caught a few bodies on poster dunks at the rim, excited to see him lead a CGS team full of scrappy prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2458557"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670f4c6894c77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 42</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mills has really improved his conditioning and is moving much better laterally/in the open floor as a result, impacting the game as a rim-running big with a soft touch. His perimeter shooting ability on kickouts raises his value as a prospect that can impact winning without having plays called for him. The ball skills are coming along nicely as a passer out of the high and low post that has a solid bag of post moves to score as well. Really liked his defensive activity inside the arc during the Top 250 Expo, having a W/F prospect that can guard 3-5 would make him a valuable cog for the Mustangs this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2458579"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670f4c6894cb5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught a scholarship offer from Fordham today after a productive offseason with New World and Riverdale Baptist. Briscoe has a ton of potential as an athletic wing prospect that can finish plays above the rim, guard 2-5 in his age bracket, and knock down C+S looks from 3. If he can continue to improve his spatial awareness and movement off the ball he will continue to carve out a productive role with the Crusaders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2455425"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670f4c6894cf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 57</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Placing a few chips down on Ferguson long-term as a wing prospect that plays extremely hard, passes well from the perimeter, and can finish plays above the rim. The all-around skillset was intriguing with [program_tooltip program_id='2076999' first='Team' last='Melo'] before an ankle injury sidelined him for the last few sessions of AAU. The lefty is getting adjusted to his body after a growth spurt but uses the physicality he plays with on the gridiron to be a switchable defender that can guard multiple spots for a McDonogh team that could make some noise in the MIAA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->