2027 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update is here with a little over 215 prospects in the update. Every new rankings update comes new prospects and this update is no different. Here are the top newcomers from the 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2234403' first='Ray' last='Fernandez'], 6'4 CG Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fernandez is the top newcomer in the update and is primed to make an immediate impact with the Buccaneers. The 6'4 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Fernandez is more than just a shooter as he can also get into the paint off the bounce and finishes well around the rim. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Fernandez is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2891271' first='David' last='Massengo'], 6'8 PF Life Center Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Massengo is one of the top forward prospects in the class and should put it on display this season. The 6'8 forward swats a ton of shots around the rim and skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Massengo has a nice touch around the basket and is able to draw contact around the rim. He can also pass out of the post and runs hard on both ends of the floor. Massengo's ability to control the paint at both ends of the floor is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2509329' first='Ashton' last='Graves'], 6'4 SG Hudson Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graves joins a talented Hawks squad that is looking to make noise this postseason. The 6'4 guard attacks the basket with a purpose and finishes strong around the rim. Graves can also score in the mid-range and uses his size to see over his defender. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and rarely forces shots in the half court. Graves has the ability to play either spot on the perimeter and should put it on display this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347935' first='Keyshawn' last='Franklin'], 6'2 SG Camden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Franklin returns to the Garden State as he should make an impact on the perimeter right away. The 6'2 guard has a good first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes well around the rim. Franklin is more than just a slasher as he has a nice release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He is a tough on-ball defender and can also play on the ball at times. Franklin's ability to play on and off the ball is something that will help his game throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2910156' first='Jaidyn' last='Boyd'], 6'3 CG Lenape</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd's stock climbed during the summer and should continue to climb this winter. The 6'3 guard uses his handle to blow by his defender and can finish in a variety of ways around the rim. Boyd can also score in the mid-range and rises up nicely on his jumper. He works hard on the defensive end and is able to find his open teammates in the half court. Boyd is a gritty guard prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2908068' first='Brian' last='Cooper'], 6'7 SF/SG St. Benedict's Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2534483' first='Dillon' last='Adomanis'], 6'7 PF Life Center Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1788755' first='Jaden' last='Mason'], 6'1 PG Hudson Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2895818' first='Imaad' last='Johnson'], 6'3 SG St. Joe's Metuchen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2896577' first='Eian' last='Rogers'], 6'6 PF Union Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->