2027 Rankings: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The 2027 rankings have been updated, and here are a few stock risers…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472362' first='Braden' last='Gordon']</strong> (6'4/G/'27/Montgomery Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _brayhoops5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Braden has moved from the #12 spot to the #2 spot and has taken the Montgomery Academy team and put them on his back. He is an explosive and athletic wing with a nose for the rim. He competes at a high level on both ends of the floor. There will be a lot written about Braden over the next few years as he is a top player in the state regardless of class, and I would not be surprised if he has Montgomery Academy in Birmingham.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472373' first='TJ' last='Dudley']</strong> (6'4/SG/'27/RC Hatch)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: hbf.tj</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @iamtjdudley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">TJ has moved from the #26 to the #14 spot. He is a smooth lefty with a crafty game off the bounce and can get it done at all levels. He can create his own offense and has a knack for scoring. He can initiate the offense as he is comfortable with ball-handling duties, but he is at his best when looking to score the rock off the bounce or find an open teammate. He is improving on the defensive end of the floor, but with his length, he has room to improve in the rebounding category.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194862' first='Jack' last='Boehm']</strong> (5'10/CG/'27/Altamont HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Jackb1132</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Jack_b1132</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jack has moved from #54 to #18 and is one of the most gifted scorers in the class. He is really tough to defend in iso situations, as he has crafty handles and can get to any spot on the floor and get his shot off. He scores from all levels and can shift to the lead guard spot and orchestrate the offense. His scoring dynamics are very impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Johnny Robert Towry</strong> (6'6/PF/'27/Vestavia Hills HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Johnnytowry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @JohnnyTowr9236</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Johnny has moved from #23 to #20. I have probably put my eyes on Johnny more than any of the other players in this class over the past year and a half, and he has improved every time I have seen him compete. He has good positional size and is a tough frontcourt competitor who plays extremely hard on both ends of the floor. His size, length, motor, and instincts help Johnny bring value to the floor. His impact is clearly seen in paint production, interior defense, and rebounding.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2456643' first='Tristinn' last='Johnson']</strong> (6'5/PF/‘27/Dothan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: eternal.tjayy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @TristinnJohnson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tristinn moved from #61 to #31. He has had a solid first half of the season and has anchored into his role on a team looking to make a push to Birmingham. Tristinn provides size, interior scoring, rebounding, and rim protection. He is not asked to score a lot in his current role, but he has shown the ability to make plays in the paint and around the rim. He is highly active, and with the fantastic backcourt he plays with and the two of them demanding so much attention, Tristinn can be a key factor going down the stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472368' first='Alexander' last='Blue']</strong> (6'5/PF|C/'27/James Clemens) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: alexakabluee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Xanblue22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Alexander moves from #50 to #34. He has the ability to flirt with a double-double every time he steps onto the floor. His game is more athletically based, and his skill set is still developing. His length is a factor in his ability to impact the game, as he has shown his ability to contest and alter shots and compete on the glass. His athleticism is what helps to drive his point production in the paint and out in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472423' first='Jalijah' last='Rutledge']</strong> (6'0/PG/'27/Moody)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Jglizzy_9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Jalijahwren</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jalijah moves from #59 to #41. He is a solid lead guard who is extremely physically and mentally tough. Jalijah lacks great size, but because of his shiftiness off the bounce and ability to get downhill, he is good at getting paint touches and making high-end decisions in tight spaces. He is good at absorbing contact, playing through it, and still finishing strong at the rim. He has court awareness and can get his teammates involved with his set-up ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->