Six 2027 Rankings Risers Worth Tracking

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this excerpt we highlight six 2027 prospects who've quietly tightened their games and earned upward traction. These guards and wings are showing growth, effort, and skill that's starting to translate. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2382017' first='Eli' last='Craig'] - Craig continues to trend up as a pass‑first guard with his size and pace. He sets the tone with toughness and makes the right read in the half court. The catch‑and‑shoot three has become a reliable piece of his game, giving him a scoring option that keeps defenses honest. His blend of feel, physicality, and improving perimeter touch makes him one of the clearer movement candidates in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2412155' first='Christian' last='Washington'] - Washington fits the mold of a small‑package, fast guard who changes the tempo the moment he checks in. He leads with his hustle as he pressures gaps and creates advantages from the point guard spot. When the pace is high, he's at his best and that playmaking spark is why he's trending up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2413855' first='Gavin' last='Wallace'] - Wallace is a developing guard who can run a squad with an unselfish approach. He makes the right play often, keeps the offense organized, and shows a mature confidence as a decision‑maker. His ability to hold his own as a scorer gives him upside value. As his assertiveness and creation continue to expand it help his climb in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2382012' first='Sawyer' last='Wright'] - Wright brings value as a 3‑point shooting point guard who understands how to move both on and off the ball. He moves well in space, relocates to open windows, and knocks down catch‑and‑shoot looks with confidence. When he's controlling the ball, he sets up teammates and keeps the offense flowing. His combination of shooting, movement, and table‑setting gives more upside to be seen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2627049' first='Jordan' last='Rogers'] - Rogers continues to trend upward as a 3‑point shooter with volume‑scoring potential. He runs the break well and fits naturally as an off‑ball wing who can space the floor. There's also combo‑guard ability in his game with enough handle and creation to keep actions alive when he's the secondaryball-handling option. As his efficiency and decision‑making tighten, his trajectory keeps pointing forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2767201' first='Mack' last='Mannion'] - Mannion is a lanky, accurate 3‑point shooter who forces defenses guard him beyond the arc. When being run off the line, he attacks closeouts with control and length, getting to a pass without over‑dribbling. He plays with consistent effort on defense, competes on every possession, and brings some hustle value. With his shooting reliability and growing off‑the‑bounce confidence, he's firmly in the riser conversation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->