2027 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update is here with a little over 275 prospects in the new update. With every update, there are newcomers and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers from the 2027 rankings update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2568339' first='Kamari' last='Whyte'], 6'3 CG Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whyte is the top newcomer in the update as he rounds out the top five in the rankings. The 6'3 guard uses his quick first step to blow by his defender off the bounce and finishes strong around the rim. Whyte can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He pushes the pace well in transition and has the length to defend both backcourt spots. Whyte is a talented guard prospect who should put his game on full display over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2560962' first='Emmanuel' last='Malok'], 6'10 C Life Center Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malok has made noise this spring and is looking to carry over that form into the summer season. The 6'10 post has a solid face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and his range extends out to the three-point line. Malok runs the floor hard, creating easy baskets for himself in transition. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and swats almost everything around the rim. Malok's ability to protect the rim and stretch the floor is something that will help his stock in a big way during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3595500' first='Walker' last='Swann'], 6'4 SG/CG Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swann has the ability to play multiple positions on the perimeter, which makes him an intriguing prospect to track. The 6'4 guard has a clean release on his jumper as he wastes little motion in his release and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Swann moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He has an underrated handle and slides his feet on the defensive end. Swann is a sharpshooting guard prospect whose ability to torch the nets from deep is something that will help his stock rise during the summer months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341357' first='LJ' last='Reddicks'], 6'5 PF Peddie</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reddicks has the ability to play either forward spot, which he should put on display this summer. The 6'5 forward knows how to get position down low and has a nice touch around the rim. Reddicks can also put the ball on the floor and has a high release on his jumper. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Reddicks' ability to control the paint is something that will help grow his game over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3563490' first='Zion' last='Glover'], 6'5 SF/SG Newark Global Studies</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glover had a breakout campaign during his junior season and is looking to build off of that during the summer and fall. The 6'5 wing can get position in the paint and is able to draw contact down low. Glover is an underrated passer out of the post and moves well without the ball in his hands. He is a force on the glass and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Glover is a gritty wing prospect who should wrack up double-doubles over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3648785' first='Owen' last='Kovacs'], 6'6 PF/SF Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3569294' first='Robert' last='Eaves'], 6'0 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last='']/SF Newark Global Studies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3648311' first='Jaylen' last='Sims'], 6'2 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last=''] Bayonne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3563324' first='Craig' last='Eaves'], 6'0 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last='']/SG Newark Global Studies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3585679' first='Tyler' last='Luciano'], 6'1 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last='']/SG North Hunterdon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->