Update 2027 Rankings: SEPA Stock Risers...Part III

Earlier this week we released our <a href="https://prephoops.com/pennsylvania/rankings/2027-rankings/">updated Class of 2027 rankings</a> and by now you know that [player_tooltip player_id='2195052' first='Tyler' last='Sutton'] retained his spot as the No. 1 ranked 2027 player.   Below is Part III in our review of 2027 prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who played outstanding ball during the 2024-25 high school season as well as on the April grassroots circuit and increased their recruiting stock. Thus, these individuals moved up in the latest edition of our 2027 rankings.    Over the last six months Thompson's play has been simply incredible. During the 2024-25 high school season Thompson posted a stat line of 17 points to go along with 5 rebounds per game. This past season he posted 27 points (3 threes) and 7 rebounds against Holy Ghost as well as 21 points in a win over Bensalem. Those numbers earned him 1st Team All-Suburban One League as well as 2nd Team All-Area selections. Thompson is a speedy and versatile guard with extraordinary three-level scoring skills. His ability to blow past the initial defender off the dribble to create opportunities for himself or teammates presents serious match up issues for opponents. Once he is in the lane, Thompson can unleash a floater, convert on a lay-in, kick out to an open shooter or drop a pass to a cutting teammate. If opposing teams elect to sag off Thompson, he will rain threes all night. His well-timed off ball movements make him extremely difficult to guard.        After posting a solid sophomore season at Westtown School, Stewart was extremely impressive during action at the Donofrio Classic as well as the DMV Showcase on the grassroots circuit. His high school season was highlighted by a 20 points and 6 rebounds effort against Barrack Hebrew Academy. Stewart is a crazy athletic, agile, and quick wing prospect with bounce. Those assets enable Stewart to thrive in the open court where he has a habit of capping the fast break with a slam. On half-court possessions he can slash to the cup from the wing or baseline for buckets. Additionally, Stewart is a high percentage three-point shooter.  On defense Stewart is extremely switchable, rebounds well and generates steals with active hands.        Mokonchu's recruiting stock surged this season after he displayed the consistent ability to hit threes, thus allowing him to operate as a stretch-4 prospect. His jump shot is also a threat from the elbows as well as the baseline. When he is not raining in jumpers, Mokonchu can attack the rim off the bounce, score on dives to the cup and work the offensive glass. Mokonchu's positioning skills and smooth footwork enable him to post up smaller defenders and convert in close. This past winter Mokonchu averaged 10.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per night. He pumped in 20 points (3 threes) against Germantown Academy. College coaches will love the combination of agility and size Mokonchu possesses.     Ragsdale posted a fantastic sophomore campaign during which he was a major part of a UD squad that won 28 straight games and captured their Suburban One League division title as well as the District 1-5A championship. He is an athletic, fast, and bouncy wing prospect with the ability to score over defenders or through contact. Ragsdale can also use those physical traits to produce points in the half-court via slashes to rim or the offensive glass. In 2024-25 this lefty proved he can drain spot up threes too. Ragsdale also flashed the ability to change direction with his dribble moves and get to the cup for a lay-in. Ragsdale's season was highlighted by a 17-point (2 3PM) performance in UD's state tourney win over Octorara. On defense Ragsdale (HM All-SOL selection) is a plus prospect who is a tenacious rebounder and underrated shot blocker.

Earlier this week we released our updated Class of 2027 rankings and by now you know that Tyler Sutton Tyler Sutton 6'1" | PG Overtime Elite (Cold Hearts) | 2027 State PA retained his spot as the No. 1 ranked 2027 player.