2027 Rankings: Rising Stocks and Climbing Spots

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The most recent rankings update for the rising Junior Class saw a ton of movement, with the following players making moves as the greatest gainers inside the Top 50:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651478' first='Tatum' last='Sharpe'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714666' first='United' last='New Jersey']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous Rank: #58 | New Rank: #18</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've found myself writing about Tatum a lot the past few months because she has been a standout at just about every event I've covered. She's looked "sharp" attacking from the wing and figure out ways to impact the game defensively, both inside and out. Very versatile skillset that's really made everyone else around her better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651477' first='Lissy' last='Lyons'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714666' first='United' last='New Jersey']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous Rank: #42 | New Rank: #20</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like the aforementioned, Lissy has been one of my standouts event after event since April. She and Tatum work well in tandem and have guided United NJ to big-time wins. Lissy has been exceptional commanding both the guard and wing/forward positions. This has been the best she's ever looked, playing strong in the paint and stepping out to drill deep 3's. She has both played and defended 2-4 at a high level so far this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651515' first='Hannah' last='Fraser'] | Jersey Gemz </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous Rank: #55 | New Rank: #21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hannah's evolution has been anything but subtle! She roared onto the EYBL circuit this spring with phenomenal showings at both Boo Williams and Houston. An emerging multi-level scoring threat, the growth in her perimeter shooting is evident; totally unafraid to step out and let the 3 ball fly. She is arguably the most dangerous stretch 4's in this Class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='890878' first='Aryana' last='Iyer'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714666' first='United' last='New Jersey']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous Rank: #41 | New Rank: #30</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her 3-point shooting prowess has been on display since the New England Showcase back in mid-April. She's pushed the pace and blitzed past defenders on her way to standout honors at The Nook and in Atlantic City. The transition 3 is generally the bane of my existence, but I'm making the exception for Ary because she make that shot look like a good one! High level of execution playing the combo guard role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='677063' first='Lucie' last='Schell'] | Empire State Blue Flames</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous Rank: #56 | New Rank: #32</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crafty running point, Lucie's basketball IQ has been on full display this summer. She's approached every weekend as if it were a live period, playing hard and giving 100% every single time! Fearless rips to the basket and high clip perimeter shooting has helped her squad win a lot of tough battles in crunch time. Two of her best non-live period performances this season were at the NJ Spring Classic and PRIME Event East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157963' first='Ashley' last='LaBeach'] | NY Gauchos</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous Rank: #69 | New Rank: #34</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashley's ascension up the rankings has been astronomical, and for good reason too! Fearless and confident, she plays with a chip on her shoulder and takes on each opponent with an assertive game plan. She thrives in transition, plays pesky on-ball defense and may just be one of the best rebounding guards in the state, regardless of Class. She put on a show at Jersey Live against powerhouse teams Albertus Magnus (NY) and Lansdale Catholic (PA). Ashley has recently picked up offers from Howard, UMBC and Siena.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835246' first='Ella' last='Peck'] | Empire State Blue Flames</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous Rank: #64 | New Rank: #44</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If we're talking confident shooters in the Class of 2027, Ella is right at the top of the list. She forces defenders to lock down or pay the price, delivering buckets from just about everywhere on the floor. She's solidified her position as both a dangerous two way guard; knockdown 3-point shooting, punishing off the bounce and super scrappy on D. Stops in Manheim and Atlantic City saw her shine bright in front of college coaches from across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='868732' first='Brooke' last='Shust'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714666' first='United' last='New Jersey']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous Rank: #72 | New Rank: #48</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'2", Brooke not only bangs and battles inside, but also stretches the floor beautifully to knock down jumpers from 18-feet and beyond. She has commanded the post and been a warrior on the glass, pulling down big-time boards. One of her biggest strengths this season has been converting o-boards to put-backs and securing second chance points. Strong showings at Spooky Nook, the NJ Spring Classic and Atlantic City have boosted her stock tremendously!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->