As well to the top performers from the 17U level of the NY2LA Sports Invitational, here is the first group of stock boosters.

Dalton Ahlensdorf – 2027 – F – Racine Truth

Ahlensdorf is a highly impactful forward who fits this stock booster title with his play throughout the tournament. He stands at 6’6” along with playing with good toughness and energy. He proved to be a real force on the glass and defended both in the paint and on the perimeter effectively. He used his size and aggressiveness to do the bulk of his scoring inside finishing well through contact.

Jordan Blockton – 2027 – SG – Team Hali Winston

Blockton shined in a game Saturday in which he scored 20 points. In this tight win, he led multiple scoring runs including one to end the first half which had a buzzer beating three. The 6’2” two guard was able to score it in a variety of ways effectively. He shot it well hitting a couple of threes as well to create his own shot in the mid-range. Blockton also got to the basket in both the half court and in transition.

Isaac Feske – 2027 – SF – Wisconsin Legends

With his ability to score it both inside and out, Feske had multiple double digit scoring games. While just 6’3”, he plays much bigger with his incredibly strong build. Not only did Feske consistently show the ability to finish versus size inside, but also shot it well spotting up from three. He also showed the ability to effectively defending players with a few inches on him inside uses his strength and defensive intensity.

Rory Haas – 2027 – F – Illinois Central Elite

In multiple games, Haas shot the ball extremely well from the outside. This included scoring 18 points in a game Saturday in which he hit four threes. As well to his high percentage spot up shooting, Haas also showed the ability to score it posting up using his size at 6’7”. The stretch forward is a high upside 2027 to track.

Zach Ostrowski – 2027 – SG – Jay Academy

Ostrowski was one of the top shooters of the tournament. When spotting up from deep in his first game, he was just not missing to hit four threes at a high percentage. Along with his pure jumper, he also has a quick release. As well to his shooting he also played with good energy both defensively as well to rebound well as a guard.

Jayden Presley – 2026 – PG – Team NAF

The available showed great playmaking ability with the ball in his hands. He plays quick with the ball in his hands often getting deep into the paint as he also moves well with the ball slicing through traffic. More than just a driver, Presley also shot it well from three both off the catch and dribble. He also uses his quickness on the defensive side to have 4 steals in a single game.

Tyler Shively – 2027 – PG – Full Package Black

Shively showed a good ability to both run the point and score the basketball which included multiple double digit scoring games. He plays smart with the ball and under control at all times along with tight handle. While Shively did hit some threes during the tournament, he was at his best getting into the defense and finishing it around the paint as well as being a facilitator.

Ty Smith – 2027 – SG – Full Package

The stock boosting spring for Smith continued here. Twice during the tournament, Smith scored 12 points in a single half of play. From both the outside as well as in the mid-range, Smith showed his knockdown shooting ability including off the dribble from all over. He used his physicality to get to his spots in the mid-range and consistently hit contested jumpers. Smith plays strong as well at 6’3” both with some and one finishes at the basket as well as with aggressive on ball defense in the half court with active hands.