NEXT Circuit Stock Risers: 2027 Frontcourt Prospects

Maddox Ball is a versatile offensive performer who’s capable of putting points on the board whether his back is to the basket or he’s facing up, Ball has go-to moves that he can pull out at any time. Scoring threat out of the high post with a good turnaround jumper that can become great over time. 

Team Griffin’s 6-foot-3-inch center, Malachi Hardiman excelled in the two man game as a roller out of the pick and roll action. Hardiman cut down the middle of the lane, caught the ball and went straight up with no hesitation each time. His screens were incredibly effective, always opening his guard up to shoot, drive, on dump it off to him. Hardiman held his spot on the screen very well and even flipped the pick if his teammate did not penetrate.

Kyng Golston puts the power in power forward, this prospect plays aggressive, strong, and bigger than his size inside the lane on both ends of the court. Physically gifted compared to most of his peers, standing at 6-foot-5-inches with a sturdy upper body. Very quick and light on his feet from the perimeter to the post. Agile and nimble in traffic with good footwork in the paint, utilizing spins and head fakes before going up. Defensively, Kyng has been a trustworthy anchor, someone that can be relied upon to protect the backside as his guards handle the work up front. 

Arkansas prospect Truman Wheeler, has been developing a proper frontcourt skill set. Good controlled footwork on the block, he showed the ability to finish over each shoulder with either left and right hand underneath the basket. On the defensive end, Wheeler displayed a willingness to get down and dirty and challenge any shot in the paint, he used his standing reach to extend straight up allowing him to avoid fouls. 

Jordyn Wilson has been a wildly impactful player since the grassroots season began, game after game he standouts as the biggest x-factor. Wilson is consistently one of the smartest prospects on the court, showing supreme intelligence, a great basketball IQ, and a remarkable feel for the flow of the game. This young man is often one of, if not the, best run and jump athlete in the gym. On the offensive end, he’s proven to be an extremely dynamic rebounder that can extend plays and produce second chance points due to his great combination of strength, agility, effort, and intensity. Wilson has a true nose for the ball, his ability to track down missed shots and get into position to grab rebounds makes him an absolute beast on the boards, even when he’s boxed out by two defenders he’s capable of outleaping them to snatch the rebound out of the sky or tip to himself. Defensively, Jordyn Wilson does a remarkable job of using his strength to force his man out of the lane making them catch the ball on the where they are not comfortable scoring or handling the rock.