Early NEXT Circuit Stock Risers: 2027 Sharpshooters
Beau Blanton HEIGHT 6'2" POS N/A CLASS 2027 Beau Blanton School: St. Joseph, MO Club: Missouri Crush 2027 Elite 6-foot-2-inch, Beau Blanton has stood out as a remarkable offensive wing prospect with scary length that comes in handy on both…
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Beau Blanton
6-foot-2-inch, Beau Blanton has stood out as a remarkable offensive wing prospect with scary length that comes in handy on both ends of the court. This kid showed off his offensive versatility with the variety of shots he was able make in different ways from the inside out. Phenomenal three-level scorer with polished post moves, a go-to mid-range pull-up, and a dangerous jumpshot from beyond the arc. Beau Blanton has proven to be a major threat from the high post to get his own shot facing-up and with his back to the basket. Blanton also utilizes his length and great balance in the lane to finish over the top of contesting defenders. What I love most about Blanton’s game is his natural overall feel for things and all-out effort, he competes for everything, especially rebounds and 50/50 balls where he’s shown outstanding hands and timing as he out-leaps or out-hustles his opponents.
Terence Buckley
Terence Buckley
Terence Buckley is a true point guard that can knock it down from outside. Buckley can heat up and change a game with his shot making whether he’s playing off of the ball or creating off the dribble. He makes the most out of his scoring opportunities on the dribble, showing a very effective one bounce pull-up from the mid-range extending all the way out beyond college range.
Daniel Creepingbear
Daniel Creepingbear
One of the best bucket getters on the circuit so far is Oklahoma native Daniel Creepingbear. The 6-foot guard can always get to his spots and he rarely settles. Creepingbear is a very shifty lefty with a mean pull-up jumper and a deadly stepback from three-point range which he lets fly with confidence, excellent rhythm, and great rotation. He has the ability to shoot over any defender due to his arch and knack for creating separation before the release.
Eli Elmore
Eli Elmore
Reliable and consistent scoring option well equipped with a smooth and explosive first step, Elmore will blow-by a defender closing out in a blink of an eye. Eli is such a multidimensional scorer that his jumper can keep a defense honest and can often open driving angles and opportunities for himself. Defensively, Elmore can put the clamps on his man and force them into tough decisions. He was also quick to get a gauge on tendencies and anticipate the following move, I loved how he limited space and beat his opponent to their next spot.
Titus Richardson
Titus Richardson
Defense must account for Titus Richardson from beyond the arc, this kid is always looking for slightest bit of space to get off a three-point shot. Richardson lights it up without conscious, there’s no hesitation in his game, if the defender doesn’t have a hand up Titus makes sure they pay each time. He’s a well-developed jumpshooter who can knock down three-pointers in multiple ways, whether he’s pulling up, stepping back, running baseline and coming off a screen for the corner three, or spotting up at the top of the key.