’27 Rankings Update: Top 60 Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New readers: Use code "Proia30" for discounted subscription</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we updated our individual prospect rankings for the sophomore class ('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":["2575614"],"_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-670f514204a28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: UR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scott is a flashy scoring point guard that can score from all 3 levels, performing well in both 5 on 5 and 3 on 3 bump at the Top 250 Expo. Scott uses a smooth handle to navigate screens to rise up for a jump shot from the midrange or keep the defender in jail on his hip to make a play in the paint. He's a sneaky good athlete that has nice burst off the bounce and can elevate for a putback or shot-block around the basket. Arguably the most talented player on a Meade team that won regionals last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2454539"],"_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-670f514204abd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Really like the all-around skillset that Desire brings as an aggressive PG that is comfortable making reads with the ball in his hands but can also attack closeouts/knock down shots on the wing. Love that he is always looking to push the pace in transition and does a good job of rewarding his bigs with lobs or pocket passes to give them an easy finishing opportunity around the basket. Desire will fight to earn a role in a pretty stacked Georgetown Prep rotation by being a disruptive POA defender that uses his quickness, footwork, and timing to bother ballhandlers and disrupt offensive flow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194952"],"_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-670f514204b28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled scoring guard is starting to put it together, impressing with a consistent and fluid pull-up jumper at the elbows that began to open up driving lanes to the rim after a couple makes at the Top 250 Expo. Purnell's handle has improved to create room for his jumper and dribble to space to avoid doubles-- but it needs to tighten up to allow him to change directions quickly and cut down turnovers as an on-ball creator. If Purnell can consistently knock down C+S looks from the wing and ratchet up the defensive intensity, he could factor into MSJ's rotation this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2546084"],"_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-670f514204b8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: UR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-McKnight brings whatever his team needs that day to any team that he's on. A decent athlete that can finish layups around the basket after last-second dump-offs from guards, McKnight serves as a good connector that will catch a pass and immediately look to make the right play for one of his teammates. McKnight can knock down an open jumpshot, fights for every loose ball, and runs the floor with really good energy. Interested to see how he is used at Clinton Grace to make different lineups click</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575595"],"_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-670f514204bea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: UR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2612976"],"_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-670f514204c49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: UR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A native of Burkina Faso (Africa), Yemboado is assimilating well at SSFS as an athletic guard prospect that can check a lot of boxes. Yemboado is a strong, bouncy guard that should earn some early time on his new team as a versatile defender that can guard multiple spots, crash the glass, and fill a role as a slasher in the halfcourt. Interested to see if he leans into the slashing role or works hard to be a consistent jump shooter down the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->