HoopGroup Southern Jam Fest: Class of 2027 Standouts (Pt. 2)

Currently standing at 5-foot-11 and playing for a lesser-known program in the Washington Warriors at the Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest, Jarrard Desire wasted little time in setting the tempo for his team, and turning heads in the process. The lead guard displayed an advanced skill level and acted as the conductor of the offense, orchestrating plays and making split-second decisions that kept his opponents on their toes throughout the tournament. His court vision and basketball IQ allowed him to anticipate openings in the defense which led to efficient scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. It was a worthwhile weekend for Desire as he stamped his spot among the top performers in his grade division.

Silas Graham, a promising 6-foot-3 prospect from East Coast Power, also took advantage of the Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest stage, proving to be one of the event’s best all-around players in the Class of 2027. The son of Nat Graham, former player turned associate head coach at UPenn, the younger Graham showed an impressive understanding of the game and an innate ability to consistently be in the best possible position on the court. Comfortable in the paint and on the perimeter, Graham impacted the game in a variety of ways, stretching the floor with his shooting touch, and defending multiple positions for his club. His combination of size and fluidity should provide immediate and invaluable versatility for The Haverford School (PA) this fall.

Easily one of the top long-term prospects in attendance at the at the Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest, Munir Greig is a name to remember from the Northeast region moving forward. A talented 6-foot-5 perimeter player, Greig is both athletic and skilled, and possesses the confidence and playmaking prowess to dominate games versus his Class of 2027 peers at this juncture. Greig’s physical attributes certainly provide him a significant advantage on the court, but the New Jersey Scholars program allowed the exceptional wing the freedom to play through his mistakes and put his abilities on full display. The continued development of his offensive repertoire and defensive focus will be critical, but the Pennsylvania resident certainly has the ingredients necessary to be a national name in his respective grade division.

Team Takeover continues to produce talent at an unbelievably high rate and the roster the DMV juggernaut rolled out for the Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest was no exception.  Among the team’s multiple standouts on this particular weekend was Dylan Harsanyi, a gifted 6-foot-1 wing guard set to enroll into WCAC powerhouse Paul VI (VA) High School for the upcoming school year. A remarkable shooter, the dynamic perimeter player also impressed with his ability to play with pace, and compete through contact despite his somewhat slender frame. Overall, Harsanyi was willing to go to battle with his teammates and should be considered a proven scorer at this level with more improvement to be expected in the future.

An excellent weekend at the Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest culminated in Garner Road Basketball Club making a run to the 8th Grade/14U title game behind a few big-time performances from Brennen Jefferson. The promising perimeter talent hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina currently stands a wiry 6-foot-1 with substantial physical upside still remaining in his frame. Despite his potential, there is already noteworthy production from Jefferson as well, as the athletic wing handled the ball and consistently provided a scoring punch for his team throughout the event. As his game continues to evolve and his positional roles become more evident, the future looks incredibly promising for this “Hoop State” stud.