Post Prospects Move Up in 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season has ended and now we are moving into the spring travel team circuit where we will be covering the Prep Hoops Circuit!&nbsp; Before all that we wanted to look back at the 2027 post stock risers in our Market Correction Update who elevated their ranking the last few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632014' first='Boti' last='Szabo-Zsamaba'] (Lake Forest Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big man is a imposing presence at 6'9” that has a strong frame and good length.&nbsp; Seals well on the interior scoring on the block, is an excellent passer out of the post along with facing up, and is a beast on the defensive glass!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2877543' first='Landon' last='Lethunya'] (Lake Forest Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super bouncy 6'9” power forward who runs the floor with ease.&nbsp; He is quick to the offensive glass for second chance opportunities and presents an interesting skill set heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834320' first='Danny' last='Simon'] (Prospect)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'6” center has long arms and a solid frame.&nbsp; Like how he garners deep post position, has touch on a hook shot, can play with his back to the basket, and rebounds in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389886' first='Ben' last='Whorlow'] (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whorlow was a load down the stretch for Wheaton St. Francis helping propel them to an appearance in the super sectionals.&nbsp; He led them with 15 points in the sectional final win.&nbsp; Good size and skill level up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832362' first='Orville' last='Cross Jr'] (TF South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cross put his name on our radar early in the playoffs.&nbsp; The 6'4” power forward is an undersized post that will play at the college level with his sturdy frame and skilled low post game.&nbsp; Plays strong through contact and has touch around the cup.&nbsp; Spinning post moves, finishes in the pick/roll, and is a monster on the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3572102' first='Blake' last='Blue'] (Marion)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saw some intriguing tools from this 6'5” power forward late in the season for Marion.&nbsp; Like how he high points rebounds in traffic, impacts as a defender blocking shots in the paint along with on the perimeter, and moves laterally on the perimeter staying in front of his man.&nbsp; Potential as a spot up shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->