Rankings Risers in 2028

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll continue our rankings coverage for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028</em>&nbsp;with a look at the&nbsp;<em>Rankings Risers</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this update, 16 prospects rose at least 10 spots in the rankings. Including <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2689486' first='Michael' last='Parris']</em></strong>, who was our top riser this time around, climbing 74 spots in the rankings (more on him below)!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five&nbsp;<em>Rankings Risers</em>&nbsp;from our latest rankings update:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2689486"],"_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-69f2b009199f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parris, a guard out of the <em>South Kent School</em> in Connecticut, jumped <em>74</em> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#42</em></strong> overall in the rankings. The 6'4" guard is a versatile playmaker that impacts games on both ends of the floor. He can operate on or off the ball, has the ability to score with his atheticism and length around the rim, and does a nice job of making plays for others off the bounce. Defensively, he has terrific measurables and physical traits, allowing him to be a lockdown perimeter defender. He'll play his travel ball this spring and summer with <em>The City Rocks</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2486597"],"_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-69f2b00919a5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Balducci, a guard out of the <em>Loomis Chaffee School</em> in Connecticut, jumped <em>26</em> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#29</em></strong> overall in the rankings. The 6'0" guard is a pure shot creator, playing with good shift and the ability to create space off the bounce. He finishes with a ton of creativity in the paint and does a nice job of elevating into his mid-range jumper to get it off over bigger defenders. He's one of the better isolation scorers in this class in New England. On the other end, he's capable of guarding either back-court spot and does a nice job of making plays off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569689"],"_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-69f2b00919ab3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cornell, a wing out of <em>Stonington High School</em> in Connecticut, jumped <em>14</em> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#52</em></strong> overall in the rankings. The 6'7" wing is a skilled scorer that can get it done at all three levels. He's got the ability to create out of isolations on the perimeter, knocks down shots from behind the arc, and uses his length to score efficiently around the rim. Defensively, his length is an asset that allows him to make plays in passing lanes and to protect the rim when coming from the help side. He'll play on the travel circuit with <em>BCRI</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2571917"],"_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-69f2b00919b24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Washington, a guard out of <em>CATS Academy</em> in Massachusetts, jumped <em>12</em> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#12</em></strong> overall in the rankings. At 6'3" with a big frame, he's a power guard that is at his best when he gets downhill off the bounce. He can finish plays through contact, has the ability to create scoring chances for his teammates off the bounce, and impresses with his ability to knock down shots in bunches from behind the arc. Defensively, he plays with good strength and has the ability to guard any of the three perimeter spots. Washington announced yesterday that he'll transfer to the <em>Darrow School</em> (NY) this fall. He'll play his travel ball this year with <em>BABC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2829417"],"_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-69f2b00919b84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McClure, a guard out of <em>Phillips Exeter Academy</em> in New Hampshire, jumped <em>11</em> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#15</em></strong> overall in the rankings. An <em>All-NEPSAC</em> selection this winter, the 6'3" guard impresses with his feel for the game, ability to create his own shot, and creativity as a scorer. He's a high level shooter from behind the arc and plays with a lot of craftiness off the bounce in the paint. Beyond that, he's a good decision maker as a passer and stands out with his compete level and ability to rebound on the defensive end of the floor. He'll run this spring and summer with the <em>Middlesex Magic</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Later this week, we'll continue our rankings coverage for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028</em>&nbsp;with positional breakdowns!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->