2027 Rankings Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's&nbsp;<em>Rankings Week</em>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2027</em>&nbsp;in New England! After covering the updated&nbsp;<em>Top 10</em>&nbsp;yesterday, today we turn our attention to the&nbsp;<em>Stock Risers</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, this update saw 40 prospects rise at least 10 spots in the rankings - including our highest riser, <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2878625' first='CJ' last='Farrell']</em></strong>, who rose an impressive 67 spots.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are <strong><em>Farrell</em></strong> and nine more prospects that rose significantly in this rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2878625"],"_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-695c6840a4862"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+67</strong> (#140 to #73)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farrell, a guard out of the <em>St. Mark's School</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>67</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#73</em></strong> overall. Farrell has impressed so far this winter with his ability to direct an offense and tenacity on the defensive end of the floor. Few floor generals show more two-way effort than he does, as he's often the first to the floor for loose balls or leads his team in charges taken. He has great floor vision as a passer, the ability to get by the initial defender off the bounce, and is a crafty finisher around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568381"],"_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-695c6840a48e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+51</strong> (#128 to #77)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Torres, a wing out of <em>Trinity High School</em> in New Hampshire, rose <em><strong>51</strong></em> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#77</em></strong> overall. Torres is one of the better athletes in the NHIAA and has really come on as a scorer this winter, averaging almost 12 points per game on the season. What really stands out though is his ability to be a swiss-army-knife type of player on both ends of the floor. He can operate as a low post scorer or primary ball-hanlder offensively and a weakside rim protector or top of the press disruptor defensively, all within a few minutes of game action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2711267"],"_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-695c6840a4938"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+37</strong> (#206 to #169)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flemming, a guard out of <em>Newton South High School</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>37</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#169</em></strong> overall. Flemming is an undersized guard that has turned some heads this winter with his two-way effectiveness. Defensively, he's really disruptive at the point of attack, using his quickness to generate turnovers. Offensively, he has the ball on a string as a decision maker and shows the ability to score it in a variety of ways, particularly in the mid-range and with a floater game around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470903"],"_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-695c6840a4987"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+35</strong> (#98 to #63)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kellogg, a guard out of the <em>Williston Northampton School</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>35</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#63</em></strong> overall. Kellogg continues to show a high level feel for the game and the ability to score the basketball in a variety of ways. He plays somewhat of a herky-jerky style offensively, but it allows him to both create space and to go by defenders off the bounce. He finishes over size at the rim, makes shots from behind the arc, and delivers passes on time and on target to his teammates in scoring positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568504"],"_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-695c6840a49d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+33</strong> (#63 to #30)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charlot, a guard out of <em>Notre Dame High School Fairfield</em> in Connecticut, rose <strong><em>33</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#30</em></strong> overall. Charlot is one of the top public school guards in the region, regardless of class. He's an electric scorer that does a great job of creating his shot in the half-court, while also showing the ability to run an offense and make good decisions with the ball in his hands. He does a great job of making decisions out of ball screens offensively, and on the other end of the floor, is able to guard the length of the floor in space with his quickness and lateral mobility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207287"],"_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-695c6840a4a24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+26</strong> (#53 to #27)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Archbold, a forward out of the <em>Hotchkiss School</em> in Connecticut, rose <strong><em>26</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#27</em></strong> overall. Archbold has quickly risen up the rankings in New England, due largely to his combination of skill, size, and production. The 6'8" forward has expanded his range out to the three point line, while continuing to show the ability to score in bunches around the rim. What stands out most is his two-way rebounding and ability to fill almost any role required 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":["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-695c6840a4a71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+22</strong> (#123 to #101)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grudzien, a guard out of <em>Marianapois Preparatory School</em> in Connecticut, rose <strong><em>22</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#101</em></strong> overall. Grudzien is a terrific floor general that might be one of this class's top passers. He does a great job of getting downhill off the bounce and using his strength and athleticism to his advantage as both a creator and finisher. On top of that, he stands out on the defensive end of the floor as an active and aggressive defender that can generate steals and deflections while also protecting the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568348"],"_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-695c6840a4ac4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+15</strong> (#72 to #57)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson, a forward out of the <em>Brimmer &amp; May School</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>15</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#57</em></strong> overall. Robinson has continued to improve at a steady rate while providing consistent and reliable production on the floor. He makes solid decisions with the ball, has great footwork as a low post scorer, and is playing with more freedom and comfort than ever before. Defensively, he continues to rebound the ball at a high level in traffic, while showing good instincts as a shot blocker coming from the help side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2829421"],"_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-695c6840a4b26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+12</strong> (#64 to #52)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avery, a guard out of <em>Austin Preparatory School</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>12</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#52</em></strong> overall. Avery is a crafty ball-handler that has proven to be a big time shot maker that doesn't shy away from the moment in big matchups. He's got a powerful, compact build that allows him to play through contact, but also has good burst and quickness in tight spaces, allowing him to get by the initial defender off the bounce. He's ultra competitive and does a great job of making winning plays 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":["2470933"],"_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-695c6840a4b75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+12</strong> (#138 to #126)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noel, a forward out of <em>Milton Academy</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>12</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#126</em></strong> overall. Noel has grown to about 6'7" and operates as one of the better stretch forwards in the region. He makes the right play on the offensive end of the floor more often than not, showing some versatility as a decision maker, passer, and guy who can both roll hard to the rim or pop into space out of ball screens. He rebounds it on the defensive end of the floor and also offers some rim protection. But above all, his shooting is a standout skill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out later this week as we cover&nbsp;<em>Newcomers</em>,&nbsp;<em>Point Guards</em>, and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->