2027 Rankings Update: Top Stock-Risers Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update was filled with so many stock-risers that one article was not enough. Here are even more stock-risers from the 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573746' first='Brandon' last='Johnson'], 6'5 SG/SF Morris Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson jumped up 28 spots in the update after a strong showing this summer. The 6'5 wing has a good first step, which he uses to get to the rim off the bounce and can finish above the basket strong. Johnson can also score in the mid-range and his range extends out to the three-point line. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the field and can also push the pace in transition. Johnson is a lanky wing prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628256' first='Ryan' last='Law'], 6'7 PF Glen Ridge</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Law went up 22 spots in the update as he helped power the [program_tooltip program_id='2309578' first='Jersey' last='Shore Predators'] to the 16U HGAL title. The 6'7 forward has a good face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. Law knows how to get position in the paint and has a nice touch around the rim. He is a force on the boards and uses his size to influence shots around the rim. Law should continue to fill up the stat sheet with his ability to control the paint at both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Luke Kuqo, 6'9 PF/C Bergen Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kuqo moved up 20 spots in the update as he showed the ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor. The 6'9 post has a good touch in the post and can draw contact in the paint. Kuqo can also put the ball on the deck and has a high release on his jumper. He influences a ton of shots around the rim and skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Kuqo's ability to stretch the floor and protect the rim 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='2347876' first='Santana' last='Hodge'], 6'1 PG Lawrenceville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hodge jumped 17 spots in the update and has the potential to move up even more. The 6'1 guard has a good first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and can finish in a number of ways around the rim. Hodge can also score in the mid-range and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He can find his open teammates in the half court and uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end. Hodge is a speedy guard prospect who should make plays with the ball in his hands this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2507519' first='Nate' last='Tyburczy'], 5'11 PG Middletown North</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyburczy went up 16 spots in the update as he was also part of the 16U [program_tooltip program_id='2309578' first='Jersey' last='Shore Predators'] HGAL title. The 5'11 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Tyburczy 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. Tyburczy 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>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201968' first='Mekhi' last='Jean-Pierre'], 6'5 SF Arts</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2619576' first='Logan' last='Cleveland'], 6'5 PF Manasquan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2786693' first='Tyler' last='Branson'], 6'0 CG Medford Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201964' first='Elijah' last='Caldwell'], 5'6 PG East Orange</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sean Perotta, 6'1 SG Bloomfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->