Rankings Release: 2027’s Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankings week coverage for the <em>Class of 2027</em> continues today with a look at some notable <em>Stock Risers</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This update saw 27 prospects improve their rankings by at least 10 spots; each of whom took full advantage of their opportunities to impress at different stops this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most impressive risers in this update is <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2568519' first='Michael' last='Bradley']</em></strong>. Up <em>42 spots</em> (#72 to #30), he makes the transition this fall to <em>Vermont Academy</em>, where the athletic wing will have the chance to show off his scoring ability and defensive versatility at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five prospects to watch, the <em>Stock Risers</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568372"],"_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-68c0da794d152"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>+66</em></strong> (#110 to #44)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mullins, a shot making forward out of the <em>Noble &amp; Greenough School</em>, rose an impressive 66 spots in this update. After a strong summer with <em>Team White Mamba</em>, the floor spacing forward proved himself as one of the better prospects in this class. At 6'7", he has good positional size and with his shooting ability, presents as a mismatch for opposing defenses. He's got some handle on the perimeter and the ability to score in isolation situations, while also displaying some good athletic pop. Defensively, he can guard around the rim and in space, showing the same level of versatility that he has on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2696638"],"_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-68c0da794d1d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>+14</em></strong> (#64 to #50)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vojinovic, a physical and skilled forward out of the <em>MacDuffie School</em>, made a 14 spot jump in this update. An old school, back to the basket scorer, he does a great job of occupying space in the paint. He has a terrific set of hands, knows how to keep plays alive on the offensive glass, and can make some high level passes from the block or the mid-post. When he plays out of the trailer spot, he has the ability to knock down catch and shoot threes. Defensively, he knows how to play angles, walls up without fouling in the paint, and is a terrific defensive rebounder that throws outlet passes that trigger the fast break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568341"],"_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-68c0da794d24b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>+34</em></strong> (#108 to #74)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newsom, a talented guard out of <em>St. Luke's School</em>, shot up 34 spots in this rankings update. A big guard that's now pushing 6'5", he checks all the boxes as a scorer on the offensive end of the floor. He's both crafty and creative, has some real wiggle off the bounce, knows how to create in isolation situations, and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. He's got good burst, can finish through contact in the paint, and makes shots off the bounce from behind the arc. On the other end, he's a high level perimeter defender that is disruptive both on the ball and in passing lanes. A real Division I prospect, he's got an offer list that seemingly grows each month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568428"],"_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-68c22300364a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>+28</em></strong> (#157 to #129)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grudzien, a playmaking guard out of <em>Marianapolis Prep</em>, made a 28 spot jump in this update. A high basketball IQ prospect, he knows how to use his frame to his advantage and shows the ability to make plays through contact off the bounce. He's a shot creator with the ball in his hands, both for himself and for others, and does a nice job of picking his spots as a scorer. He can score with touch over size, does a nice job of utilizing shot fakes to get into his driving game, and makes them in bunches from behind the arc. Defensively, he's physical at the point of attack and can really defend in space with his lateral mobility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2878810"],"_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-68c223003650f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>+25</em></strong> (#161 to #136)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunnicutt, a versatile guard out of <em>Belmont Hill School</em>, climbed an impressive 25 spots in this update. An instinctive defender that does a great job of reading plays before they develop, he has a knack for creating turnovers in passing lanes, guards at a high level in space, and makes winning plays that don't show up in box scores. He's capable of operating on or off the basketball offensively, making plays for others with the ball in his hands and finding ways to get open as a shooter off the ball. He makes smart cuts to the rim, can push the tempo in transition, and is a capable perimeter shooter with range on his jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out this week at we highlight <em>Notable Newcomers</em> and provide position by position breakdowns for the <em>Class of 2027</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->