2027 Rankings Update: Wing Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We caught a ton of hoops over the second half of the high school season and this spring on the Prep Hoops Circuit!&nbsp; Time to see which prospects moved up the board in <strong>2027 Wing Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323617' first='Markese' last='Peoples'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peoples had a strong close to the season with a good second half.&nbsp; Looking to take that momentum into June.&nbsp; Peoples has such a unique and productive game.&nbsp; Doesn't have the traditional “prospect” look as he is a thick bodied and undersized wing, but he makes things happen with his relentless motor and skilled offensive game.&nbsp; Quality handles and passing.&nbsp; Rebounds great for a wing and defends.&nbsp; Reminds me of Roosevelt Jones in high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125671' first='Nojus' last='Venckus'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2125668' first='Nedas' last='Venckus'] (Lockport)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Venckus twins made a massive jump up the board to inside the top 30 overall.&nbsp; The have been absolutely lethal all spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] Gold.&nbsp; Plus shooters off movement or creating on their own.&nbsp; Score off cuts, get open consistently, and are high level passers both on and off the ball.&nbsp; Quality athletes that play so well off each other!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532341' first='Keyae' last='Lacy'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lacy was a beast this past spring with Geek Squad.&nbsp; The Simeon athletic shooting guard has some absolutely lethal games where he scored it at will.&nbsp; Pull up mid-range game along with draining threes in bunches.&nbsp; Wiry athlete that is explosive to the rim for scores at the cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415542' first='Nathan' last='Woods'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The new Bolingbrook standout will bring his squad big time perimeter shot making.&nbsp; Among the better pure catch and shoot guys in the rising senior class.&nbsp; That along with his positional size make him intriguing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389398' first='Orlando' last='Edwards'] (West Aurora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards showed a ton of athleticism and skill as a guard this spring for 88 West.&nbsp; Long and wiry 6'3” guard who proved he can play both on and off the ball effectively.&nbsp; Always in attack mode getting downhill being slithery through holes and getting to the cup.&nbsp; Athleticism plays in the open floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2822200' first='Lane' last='Eilerman'] (Calhoun)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Southern Illinois Raptors made a big jump after his play at Show Me Showdown.&nbsp; Stronger and taller than our last time seeing him with plus athleticism.&nbsp; Gets to the rack off the dribble where he finished very well.&nbsp; Excellent transition player with burst.&nbsp; Showcases some passing flair.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382372' first='Ace' last='Spinner'] (Central A&amp;M)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spinner has had a really nice spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2836391' first='Illinois' last='Warriors Elite'].&nbsp; Plus shooter with a strong frame.&nbsp; His biggest strength is as a spot up and movement shooter as he has a quick release and knocks them in at a high percentage.&nbsp; Competitive and tough kid!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384011' first='Bennett' last='Becker'] (Breese Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Becker flew up the board with a strong spring in multiple evals on the PHC and Southern Illinois Spring Showcase.&nbsp; The 6'4” small forward brings a strong frame being able to play bully ball downhill while also proving he can really shoot it from three with a sweet lefty shot.&nbsp; Solid passer and fits in a team system tremendously well at the small college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->