Summer Stock Risers: 2027 Prospects Trending Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the end of the June and July live evaluation periods, the recruiting process begins to focus on the rising senior class. Here is a in0depth look at five prospects who improved their recruiting stock this summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2454548"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63af745aba6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malonga played a major role for one of the UAA's top teams in Team Thrill. A strong, athletic, physically impressive combo forward, the rising junior plays with a high motor and is improving his offensive skill set and efficiency at that end of the floor. He is a prospect with plenty to upside who is trending up in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2893757"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63af745ac51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Garris is an intriguing, versatile combo forward with inside/outside scoring ability. He has high level length and size, is very effective attacking the rim and playing in transition. He showed the ability this summer to step out and make an open jumper from beyond the arc. Garris is also a productive rebounder and a versatile defender who is a prospect to watch in the 2027 recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3651532"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63af745acb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martin impressed with Virginia Academy and [program_tooltip program_id='2078817' first='Virginia' last='Elite'] this summer. With frontcourt prospects at a premium for college coaches, this rising senior has good strength and an ability to score in the paint. He has good hands and is willing to post and play on the block. Martin is athletic enough to finish above the rim and is a productive rebounder who plays with a high motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470580"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63af745ad09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Bishop Ireton combo guard is a shifty, ball handling guard who is tough for defenders to stay in front of. He is a creative finisher in the paint who can score the ball with floaters and using angles around the rim. He has good speed, changes pace well and knows how to use screens. Simpkins has a good feel for the game and an improving perimeter jump shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2128046"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63af745ad6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hawkins is a quick, ball handling guard with a good feel for the game who can be both a scorer and a facilitator. He creates offense effectively off the dribble, changes speeds to keep defenders off balance, and has good court vision as a playmaker. A high academic prospect in the 2027 class, Hawkins combines skill, strength and toughness, making him a prospect to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->