2027 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update is here with over 100 prospects taking part in it. With every update, new players join the rankings, and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504903' first='Dylan' last='Cowell'], 6'8 PF Pingry</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cowell is the top newcomer in the update and is primed for a big 2024-25 season. The 6'8 forward runs the floor hard, setting himself for easy baskets and layups in transition. Cowell can also put the ball on the floor and does not mind drawing contact down low. He rips down rebounds at both ends of the floor and uses his length to influence shots around the rim. Cowell should get more touches on the offensive end this season, which will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1454276' first='Blake' last='Hargrove'], 6'0 PG Hun</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hargrove transferred into the Garden State from Pennsylvania and is slated to make plays during the course of the season. The 6'0 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Hargrove is more than just a shooter as he can also get into the paint off the bounce and finish around the basket. He has the ability to play off the ball as well and uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end. Hargrove's ability to score inside and out is something that will help his development throughout the course of the winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504912' first='Chace' last='Redler'], 6'0 PG Millburn</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Redler will have the ball in his hands more this season, which will help his game in a big way. The 6'0 guard plays with composure on the ball as he rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure and gets to his spot on the floor. Redler has a good release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He slides his feet on the defensive end and knows how to find his open teammates in the halfcourt. Redler is a gritty guard prospect whose ability to make plays with the ball in his hands will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467516' first='Patrick' last='Crotty'], 6'5 SG Hun</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crotty has the potential to have a strong season with his ability to stretch the floor. The 6'5 guard has a clean shooting stroke and can knock down triples in bunches. Crotty moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the halfcourt. He is a solid rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Crotty is a sharpshooting guard prospect whose ability to torch the nets from distance will help his stock in a big way over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2519034' first='Isaiah' last='Chung'], 6'4 SG Paramus Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chung has the ability to play either in the backcourt or on the wing, which makes him an intriguing prospect to track. The 6'4 guard explodes off the floor for dunks and doesn't mind drawing contact in the paint. Chung can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He pushes the pace nicely in transition and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Chung's ability to play either spot on the perimeter makes him a prospect to monitor over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2544706' first='Xavier' last='Thompson'], 5'10 PG Union Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2477138' first='Danny' last='O'Neill'], 6'5 PF St. John Vianney</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504913' first='Zach' last='Alexander'], 5'7 PG Columbia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504905' first='Gary' last='Jennings'], 5'10 PG Princeton Day</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2464737' first='Gavin' last='Biasi'], 5'11 CG Red Bank Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->