Stock risers from 2027 Rankings Update Part 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2027 rankings update saw 25 players make jumps up the list and in this article we'll take a look at five of those prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2838844"],"_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-6a875221760b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The third leading scorer in the GWOC last season, Haskins is very talented with the ball in his hands and showed the ability to create his own shot off the dribble. Haskins was an impact player on the Prep Hoops Circuit with 937 Hoops Dreams at the 16 U level and then at the 17 U level with Team Flyght, who played on the UA Rise circuit and Prep Hoops events as well. Haskins is one of the top offensive players in the Dayton area and should be set for a monster senior season for Beavercreek as they return their two leading scorers from a team that struggled but should be improved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442536"],"_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-6a87522176126"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another GWOC prospect, Maxwell checks a lot of boxes and to me is a priority small college target. Good size on the wing, able to make open shots, can attack a closeout and defend multiple positions. Maxwell had a nice summer for the Elks and Ohio Champion on the UA Rise Circuit. While Centerville lost a couple key transfers this year, I still expect the Elks to be one of the top teams in Dayton and contend for district and conference titles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3588063"],"_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-6a8752217617d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A transfer from Brush to Warrensville Heights, Smith Jr gives Warrensville Heights one of the best 1-2 punches at the center position with him and [player_tooltip player_id='2856685' first='Qwayland' last='Howard']. Smith Jr stood out at Midwest Live and continued to improve year over year with Brush. Smith Jr has the size that programs are looking for at the center position and his ability to protect the rim and set screens will translate to the college level. Good bigs are hard to find and Smith Jr is a guy worth building around!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2532427"],"_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-6a875221761c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another prospect from northeast Ohio who I watched at midwest live, Bohanon had a big game as his ability to beat his man off the dribble is hard to find. One of the quickest guards in northeast Ohio, Bohanon is the leader for a Benedictine program that should continue to improve with a nice mix of veteran and young talent. After winning seven games in the 2021-22 season, Benedictine won 10 games three years in a row before Bohanon transferred in and led them to 14 wins, the most since the 2018-19 season. I could see the Bengals eclipsing that number this season in Bohanon's final year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3218033"],"_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-6a87522176216"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cincinnati Aiken had a lot of roster turnover this season with multiple players leaving for a Prep program, which leaves the door open for McNeill to have an even bigger role than he had last season. McNeill showed flashes in June with improved ball handling ability as the 3-and-D wing guard has shown the ability to make plays off the dribble. With their center leaving and some new athletic guards being added to the mix, expect Aiken to play at an extremely fast tempo this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->