Spring Stock Risers: New Post Grads

Today, our spring stock risers series continues with a look at some post-graduates that will continue their basketball careers at the prep level this fall.   These prospects have already taken advantage of their decisions to join the Class of 2027, showing out this spring and enhancing their recruitments in the process.   Below are five post-graduates that have raised their stock this spring.    Hoffman, who will attend Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, comes to New England after a standout high school career in Florida. A 6'8" forward, he has the ability to play in the paint or on the perimeter offensively, while showing good instincts on the offensive glass. He runs the floor hard in transition, can finish above the rim in space, and does a nice job of knocking down threes out of the trailer position. Defensively, he moves his feet well when switched onto the perimeter and is strong enough to defender forwards and big in the paint. Hoffman capped off a strong June with his first Division I offer, from Holy Cross.     Ellis-Cipriano, who will attend the St. Andrew's School in Rhode Island, is coming off of an impressive senior season at Bishop Hendricken. The 6'2" guard plays with next level athleticism and a ton of creativity with the ball in his hands. He uses quickness and strength to get to his spots off the bounce, elevates nicely into his jumper, and has the ability to finish above the rim when attacking the basket. He has enough handle and vision to both compliment his scoring and to allow him to operate as a primary ball-handler or scorer. Defensively, his lateral mobility and athleticism are assets as a point of attack defender. He's turned heads all spring and should be on scholarship watch this summer as he tools that will transfer to the next level.     Santos, who will attend Vermont Academy in Vermont, has put himself on the radar with his play the last few months, turning heads with his two-way production and versatility. The 6'5" wing has a good basketball IQ, makes smart decisions with the ball in his hands, and even shows the ability to initiate offense in the half-court. He uses his size to finish around the rim and is a high level shooter from behind the arc in catch and shoot situations. He's continue to work on his frame and the added strength has allowed him to rebound and defend at a higher level. His recruitment will be interesting to watch going forward, as his winning mentality and playmaking could help a lot of programs.     Anwar, who will attend Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire, has quickly stood out in New England with his offensive versatility and toughness on the defensive end of the floor. The 6'7" forward has a strong frame and does a nice job of using it to his advantage as a post defender and rebounder, while also showing the mobility to guard on the perimeter in switches. Offensively, he can operate as a grab-and-go rebounder in transition, has some effectiveness as a catch-and-shoot guy out of the trailer positon, and does a nice job of scoring out of isolations in the post. A high academic prospect, he should have the attention of scholarship level programs now.     Dennis, who will attend Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, fits the bill of a modern stretch forward that plays with versatility on both ends of the floor. At 6'9", he has good positional size and covers ground quickly with long strides, particularly when attacking closeouts off the bounce. He's able to operate as a roller or pop guy out of ball screens, can really knock down shots from behind the arc, and does a nice job of using his length to finish around the rim. Defensively, he's capable of providing rim protection from the help side and does a nice job of walling up without fouling in the post. His combination of skill and physical tools should be attractive to high academic, scholarship level programs.

Today, our spring stock risers series continues with a look at some post-graduates that will continue their basketball careers at the prep level this fall.