Winter Rankings Update: 2027 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 is collectively experiencing the "sophomore jump" and it's made the season that much more exciting. Here are six of them to keep track of:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2715753' first='Za-Bryan' last='Eley'] | 5'9 G 2027 Laurel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At this stage, Eley doesn't have a position; he's just a hooper. Despite having two experienced veterans ahead of him in Brock Hill and Kei'shaun Copes, it's the sophomore who usually steps up when they need a big play. He's a feisty defender who is stronger than he looks and can hit shit shots from deep. And when it's crunch time, Eley can burst to the rim for a high percentage shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2735032' first='Dylan' last='Glanden'] | 5'9 G 2027 Sussex Central </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glanden has steadily worked his way into the starting lineup and the Golden Knights haven't skipped a beat. He's been on-point as Central's wheelman, distributing the ball to all of their shooters. His vision as a passer and his pinpoint accuracy have gone a long way. He also holds his own with the occasional floater and on defense by using his instincts to pick off other people's passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2364683' first='Shane' last='Lopez'] | 6'2 G/W 2027 Conrad </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A starter during his freshman season, Lopez has become the Red Wolves' most consistent player. He averages a team-high 14 points on two made threes per game, while doing a little of everything else. Conrad's high-octane offense is fueled by Lopez's shotmaking as well as his ball movement. So on the nights when he's not going off for 20, he's still a major contributor in other areas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2387969' first='Jayden' last='Reid'] | 6'6 W/F 2027 St. Georges </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On a team whose identity is built on their ability to turn opponents over, Reid's improved hand-usage has made them even more dangerous. Even if he's out of position or someone gets a step on him, his length and precise hands allow him to recover by deflecting a pass or blocking a shot. This combination also helps him defend our in space. His increasing impact has shifted him from simply a prospect to a player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2614922' first='Kalil' last='Riley'] | 6'3 G/W 2027 Tower Hill </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hillers experiencing so much attrition after last season paved the way for Riley to be the do-it-all guard he is for them now. In any given game, he's defending the other team's best player, flying around for rebounds, and serving as TH's primary shot-creator. Riley's long arms and twitchy movements allow him to help off his man for blocks and steals. And for an “athlete,” he's a good shooter from deep too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2698355' first='Stephen' last='Sivels'] | 5'6 G 2027 Cape Henlopen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cape's success this season has coincided with a breakout campaign from Sivels. Playing with no shortage of heart, his paint touches collapse the defense and open things up for everyone else. The wiggle he shows off the dribble also helps him get inside the arc for touch shots and jumpers. Damian Robinson and Jameson Tingle are rightfully in the spotlight for the Vikings; but Sivels is pulling the strings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->