2027 Rankings Update: Top Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update came out on Monday with almost 220 prospects in the update. Prospects move up in every update and this one is no different. Here are the top stock-risers from the 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2619592' first='Maddox' last='Paulin'], 6'1 SG Shore Regional</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paulin went up further than any other athlete in the class as he went up 43 spots in the update. The 6'1 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Paulin moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Paulin 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='2709454' first='Brooklyn' last='Jelinsky'], 6'4 CG/PG Wayne Hills</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jelinsky went up 34 spots in the update as he showed the ability to play on and off the ball. The 6'4 guar uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor as he rarely gets sped up by on-ball pressure and can find his open teammates in the half court. Jelinsky has a smooth shooting stroke and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Jelinsky is a talented guard prospect who should score inside and out throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421360' first='Tom' last='Diomedi'], 6'5 SF/SG St. Joseph Regional</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Diomedi jumped up 33 spots in the update as he has the ability to play either spot on the perimeter. The 6'5 wing has a good shooting stroke and needs a little bit of space to get his shot off. Diomedi is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finishes well around the rim. He moves his feet on the defensive end and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763539' first='Omar' last='Mangassouba'], 6'4 SF Newark East Side</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mangassouba moved up 31 spots in the update and has the potential to jump even higher. The 6'4 wing attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and can draw contact in the paint. Mangassouba is more than just a slasher as he wastes little motion in his release and sets his feet before he shoots. He has the athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor and pushes the pace well in transition. Mangassouba's ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor is something that will help his stock throughout the winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628254' first='Sebastian' last='Rogers'], 6'6 SF Ridgewood</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rogers jumped up 29 spots in the update as he has the ability to play both forward spots. The 6'6 forward has a good face-up game as he can get to the rim off the bounce and his range extends out to the three-point line. Rogers can also get position in the paint and is an underrated passer. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and works hard on the defensive end. Rogers is a gritty forward prospect who should fill up the box score during the course of his junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875236' first='Jayden' last='Lau'], 6'3 PG Lawrenceville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421355' first='Kyle' last='Dixon'], 6'1 PG Patrick School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763537' first='Tymear' last='Lecator'], PG Salem</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2845839' first='Zair' last='Henry'], 6'6 PF Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2864075' first='Gregory' last='Shoultz III'], 5'11 CG/PG LEAP Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->