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2027 Rankings Update: Biggest Stock-Risers Inside the Top 100

2027 Rankings Update: Biggest Stock-Risers Inside the Top 100
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson July 31, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
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Kamari Nicholson
Kamari Nicholson 6'9" | C | 2027
NC
MJ Gladden
MJ Gladden 6'4" | SF | 2027
NC
Malakhi Murphy
Malakhi Murphy 6'6" | PF | 2027
NC
Nixon Wright
Nixon Wright 6'5" | SF | 2027
NC
Kobe Edgerton
Kobe Edgerton 6'3" | CG | 2027
NC
Wesley Hilldale
Wesley Hilldale 6'6" | SF/PF | 2027
NC
Cayden Hill
Cayden Hill 6'5" | SF | 2027
NC
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the biggest stock-risers in the latest 2027 rankings update in the state of North Carolina!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a></em>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2473838"],"_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-6889e8419d59a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arguably one of the biggest risers from Top 140 into the No. 32 position in the latest 2027 rankings update; a nice blend of athleticism, strength and versatility which he puts on a full display with his ability to attack the rim and make things happen on the hardwood; all eyes will be on him over at East Mecklenburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2238978"],"_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-6889e8419d622"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Switched things up this spring/summer as he suited up with [program_tooltip program_id='2510510' first='TSG' last='Hoops'] for the grassroots season; fearless finisher and confident creator off the bounce; can really fill it up from deep; as he hones in on the defensive end of the floor, look for his stock to rise on the recruiting trail</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2709277"],"_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-6889e8419d68f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An athletic forward who's really come on strong this spring/summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2078504' first='BSM' last='Waka Flocka']; can finish with authority and play above the rim with consistency; has also shown he can step out and knock down shots as a stretch-forward; looking for him to take that next step at Sanderson in 2025-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2762396"],"_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-6889e8419d6ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another sizeable name in the 2027 class with room to grow as he moves to The Burlington School; can operate inside and outside the paint given his mobility and quickness; has an opportunity to really develop and fill a void in the frontcourt for the Spartans for the next few years; tremendous energy on the floor when playing well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2762361"],"_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-6889e8419d79b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An underrated wing/forward out of Statesville High for DII/DIII programs to get on their radar; can operate at a number of different positions given his length, athleticism and playmaking ability; really worked on getting better at creating off the dribble and making things happen in the halfcourt; breakout candidate in the 2027 class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2303320"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2918774,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6889e8419d7f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edgerton is another stock riser in the 2027 rankings moving from outside the Top 100 into the Top 100 as he checks in at No. 81; sported a stronger physique and more focused in-game regimen on the grassroots stage and it showed in his play; he can knock down shots on the perimeter with consistency and efficiency; has an opportunity to improve Crossroads Christian's chance of a state title in 2025-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268834"],"_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-6889e8419d87d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A shotmaker for [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] on the 3SSB stage; made the game-winning 3-pointer in the Earn Your Stripes Championship for his squad this season; has really grown into his role as a knock-down shooter and presence on the perimeter who his teammates can rely upon; look for him to make a jump at Trinity Academy Raleigh this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at the biggest stock-risers in the latest 2027 rankings update in the state of North Carolina!

Nixon Wright

Nixon Wright

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Nixon
Wright SF
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2027
Height
6'5"
HS
East Mecklenburg
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Nixon Wright

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State: North Carolina
School: East Mecklenburg
Club: 1 of 1 Elite
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Cayden Hill

Cayden Hill

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Cayden
Hill SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
DH Conley
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NC
2027 Rankings Update: Biggest Stock-Risers Inside the Top 100
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Cayden Hill

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State: North Carolina
School: DH Conley
Club: TSG Hoops
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Malakhi Murphy

Malakhi Murphy

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Malakhi
Murphy PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Sanderson
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2027 Rankings Update: Biggest Stock-Risers Inside the Top 100
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Malakhi Murphy

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State: North Carolina
School: Sanderson
Club: BSM Waka Flocka
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Kamari Nicholson

Kamari Nicholson

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2027
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Kamari
Nicholson C
Class
2027
Height
6'9"
HS
The Burlington School
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2027 Rankings Update: Biggest Stock-Risers Inside the Top 100
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Kamari Nicholson

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State: North Carolina
School: The Burlington School
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MJ Gladden

MJ Gladden

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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MJ
Gladden SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Statesville
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NC
2027 Rankings Update: Biggest Stock-Risers Inside the Top 100
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MJ Gladden

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State: North Carolina
School: Statesville
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Kobe Edgerton

Kobe Edgerton

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Kobe
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Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Crossroads Christian
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Kobe Edgerton

State: North Carolina
School: Crossroads Christian
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Wesley Hilldale

Wesley Hilldale

NC
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2027
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Wesley
Hilldale SF/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Trinity Academy Raleigh
|
NC
2027 Rankings Update: Biggest Stock-Risers Inside the Top 100
A shotmaker for Garner Road on the 3SSB stage; made the game-winning 3-pointer in the Earn Your Stripes...
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Wesley Hilldale

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State: North Carolina
School: Trinity Academy Raleigh
Club: Garner Road
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