Early AAU Season Wing/Big Stockrisers

We've now been through a few key weekends of the early spring AAU season. The circuits (UAA, EYBL, 3SSB, others) have all played their first sessions at their respective locations across the country, and tons of New England teams have played in various other local Zero Gravity tournaments (most notably the NERR Northeast Hoop Festival).   Read: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/04/early-aau-season-guard-stockrisers/" id="https://prephoops.com/2026/04/early-aau-season-guard-stockrisers/">Early AAU Season Guard Stockrisers</a>   Below, I'll highlight 8 wings/bigs who have significantly improved their stock so far this season.    I've written about Owusu-Aduomi quite a bit this spring, but it's because he puts up big performances every time I watch him play. The 6-foot-5 wing handles some forward duties for BABC—he rebounds the ball well and is able to defend bigger and stronger players—but he also has guard skills and is effective with and without the ball in his hands. He can knock down shots from three, he can drive into the paint and finish athletically with both hands, and he has underrated passing vision and feel for his size. Owusu-Aduomi has been one of the spring's biggest stockrisers and has elevated himself into the D1 scholarship conversation, something increasingly difficult for high school players to accomplish.     Griffiths' stock is quickly rising, and the offers are following (most recently Northwestern). The 6-foot-7 wing was the Magic's second leading scorer during UAA session 1, and he did so while shooting 37% from three on lots of volume. The junior can shoot on the move, off the dribble, or in spot up situations (though most teams are smart enough to not let him get these), and his combination of shot quickness and size makes him extremely difficult to contest from all spots on the floor. He also has above-the-rim athleticism and has put on some weight since the winter, which is allowing him to rebound and defend better than he did at Avon. Griffiths will be a key piece of a Magic team going for another UAA chip this spring, and then he'll transfer to the Newman School next year for hoops.     Clement is one of the most intriguing forwards in New England and has continued to raise his stock to start this AAU season. In an early season matchup against BABC, he was the best player on the floor and dominated the game on both ends—with rim protection defensively and outside shooting and finishing offensively. He has been the anchor for a BCRI squad that has and will continue to turn heads into this spring; they're one of the better non-shoe teams and play wonderful basketball, party because of the vertical and horizontal space on the floor that Clement creates with his lob and shooting ability. Clement should keep trying to put on weight and strength if he wants to play D1 hoops, but he has time to do so.     Chartier has been on a tear early this season for a NE Storm team that has crazy size and length. The 6-foot-6 wing is probably his squad's best shooter, and he continues to impress me with the difficulty of shots he's able to take and make. He does a really good job moving without the ball—knowing when to slip, curl, or refuse screens, for example—but he also makes shots off the dribble with heavy contests from defenders. You just don't see high school players (especially his size) with the ability to movement shoot like he can. Chartier also continues to get stronger and more athletic, which will help him potentially garner some scholarship interest moving forward.     Bollin has been the Middlesex Magic 17u team's most productive player to start this spring. During UAA session 1, he led the squad in points and rebounds, while finishing second in assists. The 6-foot-7 wing/forward is built like an NFL linebacker, and he uses his strength to get to wherever he wants on the floor. What's amazing is that he used to have some trouble with turnovers/decision making, but he only had 2 TO's during the first UAA session and showcased the ability to be an offensive hub throughout the weekend. He's shooting the ball well, he defends and rebounds like a madman, and the feel for the game is coming along very nicely. He recently picked up Columbia and Harvard offers, and more will be coming if I had to guess.     Leese, a freshman, has been unbelievable while playing up with Middlesex Magic's 16u UAA squad. The 6-foot-6 wing was second on the team in points and rebounds, first in blocks with 9 (!), and shot 41% from three on more threes than anyone else on the squad. So, you could make an argument he has been the team's most productive player, and he's a wing/forward who's playing up. He has a quick shot release that he makes quite consistently, but he has also done a better job using his strength and size to protect the rim defensively and be physical in the paint on both ends and on the boards than I've seen him in the past. Leese has an extremely bright future ahead and is going to be far more prepared at Nobles next year given the experience he's getting with the Magic this spring.     I wasn't sure how Swartz, who's only a sophomore, would acclimate to varsity level 3SSB play after a winter season dominating New Hampshire public school basketball, but he's already up to speed and playing great hoops. He has shown the ability to score from all three levels; he can isolate and get to his spots in the mid range or at the paint, but he can also make threes and has a knack for scoring on cuts to the rim. He has size, strength, and athleticism, and he's extremely versatile on both ends as a result. Swartz and the Rivals list him as a combo-guard, but I think they're selling him a bit short in terms of his ability to play the wing or even forward position given his size and length. Swartz will play high level D1 hoops, especially since early signs of him playing up have been quite promising.     Baker took his talents to House We Built's HGSL squad this spring, and it's paying off for him. He has the ball in his hands a bunch and has showcased an extremely well-rounded offensive game, with some more passing and scoring chops than we get to see from him at Lawrence Academy. The 6-foot-6 wing does an amazing job leaking out and finishing in transition (often above the rim), but he also uses his cerebral handle to get to his spots in the mid range and rise up for jumpers in the half court. His passing, though, has probably been the biggest improvement I've seen from him this spring, which will be something he can lean into even more with increased on-ball reps at Lawrence next year.

We've now been through a few key weekends of the early spring AAU season. The circuits (UAA, EYBL, 3SSB, others) have all played their first sessions at their respective locations across the country, and tons of New England teams have played in various other local Zero Gravity tournaments (most notably the NERR Northeast Hoop Festival).