2027 Wings With Most Helium Heading into Second Half

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which wings boosted their stock the most in our latest 2027 rankings?&nbsp; These are the prospects that have the most helium heading into the second half of the season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839878' first='Mason' last='Martin'] (Neuqua Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #30<br>Current Ranking: #5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We talked about Martin previously in our top wings story, but it is worth a mention here as well as he moved up 25 spots to inside the top 5 overall with his play during the first half of the season!&nbsp; The Illini commit is an elite shot maker who moves off the ball as well as anyone in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323617' first='Markese' last='Peoples'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #39<br>Current Ranking: #33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peoples is one of those prospects that the more you watch the more you appreciate him.&nbsp; He doesn't fit the archetype at the next level at all as an undersized small forward, but he gets stuff done every night.&nbsp; Yes he uses his strength to bully at times, but he is very skilled as well with his handles and passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2963262' first='Gavin' last='Rahm'] (Trenton Wesclin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #65<br>Current Ranking: #42</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rahm has impressed us in several settings over the last few months.&nbsp; He is a shooting guard that wins off the dribble getting in the paint on a consistent basis.&nbsp; Wins in the half court, gets loose in transition, and scores off two feet with floaters.&nbsp; Solid passer and has a clean stroke as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125620' first='Duke' last='Ross'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #139<br>Current Ranking: #43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ross moved up almost 100 spots in this update!&nbsp; He has been outstanding for St. Ignatius this season.&nbsp; The three point shooting consistency has been excellent and opened up so many things for Iggy.&nbsp; Also like how he has rebounded and competed defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2864914' first='Osiris' last='Bell'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #60<br>Current Ranking: #45</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bell is a slick handling two guard that has proven to be one of the go to scorers for Kenwood.&nbsp; Southpaw has a clean looking jumper and gets to his spots with crisp handles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469073' first='Max' last='Beard'] (Woodstock)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #94<br>Current Ranking: #46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beard is a plus shooter from three that is also an above average athlete.&nbsp; He has put up monster numbers through two and a half seasons at Woodstock and continues to keep getting better!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125671' first='Nojus' last='Venckus'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2125668' first='Nedas' last='Venckus'] (Lockport)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #67 and #95<br>Current Ranking: #48 and #49</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The twins from Lockport have been lights out this season!&nbsp; They are automatic posting big numbers on a nightly basis and are the type of duo that could carry their team to an upset in March.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2829613' first='Danny' last='Ruffin'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #64<br>Current Ranking: #51</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ruffin is a strong and athletic wing that competes on both ends.&nbsp; He is a sound shooter with pop in transition.&nbsp; Defensively can guard ones through threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->