Spring Rankings Update: Stock-Rising 2027s Outside the Top 100

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “baxley30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stock movement isn't limited to the Top 100, and this update proved just how much depth exists in South Carolina's 2027 class. A number of prospects outside that cutoff made meaningful strides, stacking strong performances and showing the kind of development that puts them firmly on the radar. As the class continues to evolve, these are the names gaining momentum and pushing toward a breakthrough.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2630142"],"_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-69d90eb6a1f6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leading off the list of Stock-Rising 2027s Outside the Top 100 is [player_tooltip player_id='2630142' first='Smith' last='Crick']. After not seeing enough of him over his first two years, I've finally gotten to see Smith in several situations over the calendar year, thus the 16-spot move up in the rankings. Crick is one of the best shooters in the Upstate, so if you need a guy who you can run actions for, take a deeper look at this St. Joseph's 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2385379"],"_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-69d90eb6a2030"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jabari slots in at #112 overall and the 20th-ranked Combo Guard in the junior class. Deas was one of the elite bench weapons this season, stepping up with an active motor and big minutes whenever he was called upon. He is adept at playing with a head of steam downhill, frequently penetrating the defense to finish at the rim or find a teammate. Look for Jabari to have a big summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2842739' first='843' last='Tough']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2460133"],"_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-69d90eb6a20be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another elite Charleston-area guard is [player_tooltip player_id='2460133' first='Javion' last='Gathers'], who played a huge role in Ashley Ridge's run to the 5A D1 State Championship Game. Gathers is certainly a pass-first style of PG, but he is also a high-level defensive playmaker and is capable of getting himself a bucket at the rim. Although they lose several crucial players next season, don't expect the Silver Foxes to drop completely off the map because of what they return in Javion. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2420843"],"_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-69d90eb6a2141"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Checking in right behind Gathers at #131 Overall is [player_tooltip player_id='2420843' first='Christian' last='Rivera'], one of the state's leading scorers this season. He put up 26.9 points per game, while also adding 3.7 assists per game and 4.8 steals per game for one of the best marks in South Carolina. Although undersized, Christian has extremely quick feet, hands, and reactions to set him apart from other sub-6'0" guards in his class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2380313"],"_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-69d90eb6a21bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jalen is another 1A standout who makes a leap in the rankings this month. Culp is slightly more gifted from a physical standpoint, listed at 6'0" with a solid frame. He caught my eye in one of my weekly film reviews, but Jalen also has strong numbers on the season - 19.1 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, 3.3 assists per game, and 3.1 steals per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2810140"],"_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-69d90eb6a2809"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rounding out the stock risers in this update of the Prep Hoops SC Class of 2027 Rankings is [player_tooltip player_id='2810140' first='Grayden' last='Humphries']. Humphries is probably still a little under-ranked when you look at his individual and team success, so he's a priority for me to see in person this summer. Grayden was one of the top shooters in Class AAA this season, going for over 17 points a night while hitting 70 threes on the season to help lead Chapman to a 22-win season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->