Top Forward Stock Risers in the Updated 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2027 rankings this week. Here is a look at a group of forwards who were stock risers in the newly updated rankings </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2534722' first='Keller' last='Daugherty'] (Lee's Summit): The 6'10" forward has continued to rise up the ranks as one of the top prospects in the state. The versatile young big has also started to pick up multiple Division I offers and many more will be coming over the course of the summer. He has a soft shooting touch around the basket and he is very comfortable handling the ball and operating on the perimeter. As a junior, he averaged 14 points and six rebounds a game in helping lead the Tigers to a 22-6 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2348242' first='Tyler' last='Ray'] (MICDS): The 6'4" small forward came on like gangbusters as a junior as he helped lead the Rams to the Class 5 state championship. He is a powerful force who played the point forward position and rebounded with great tenacity throughout the season. He has good athleticism and a lot of toughness. As a junior, he averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds a game while shooting 53 percent from the field. He also averaged two assists and nearly two steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2344218' first='Nolan' last='Struckmann'] (St Dominic): A 6'7" forward who has continued to raise his level of play throughout his career. He is a skilled big who is a tough offensive player in the paint, but he is also a skilled ball handler who can facilitate offense. As a junior, he averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds a game while shooting 53 percent from the field. He has also started to improve his 3-point shooting during the summer while playing for [program_tooltip program_id='2075378' first='MPJ' last='Elite'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2701112' first='Jaevyn' last='Jones'] (Hillcrest): A 6'6" forward who was a main cog in the Hornets' run to a third-place finish in the Class 5 state tournament. He is a long, slender athlete who can score, rebound and block shots. He can also play above the rim and throw down alley-oop dunks. His skill set is solid as he can also knock down 3-pointers off the pick and pop. As a junior, he averaged 13 points and 11 rebounds while shooting better than 50 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2701091' first='Nate' last='Womack'] (Festus): A 6'8" post player who is one of the top prospects in the Jefferson County area. The big lefty has a strong presence in the low post with his strength and physicality. When he sets up shop inside, he is tough to move. He has a nice touch around the basket and he passes well out of double teams when he sees them. As a junior, he averaged 12 points and seven rebounds in helping lead the Tigers to a 21-8 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->