There was an abundance of talent at PREP HOOPS NEXT NHR State Tournament. PJ Hoops 2027 is the cream of the crop at the event at Shakopee High School. A roster littered with talent and top-end kids. They are beating…

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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inThere was an abundance of talent at PREP HOOPS NEXT NHR State Tournament. PJ Hoops 2027 is the cream of the crop at the event at Shakopee High School. A roster littered with talent and top-end kids. They are beating teams essentially by 50 points through three games. Let’s look at a few of their top kids and how they’re playing. There’s three prospects I wanted to mention before the action starts up again on Sunday.
Baboucarr Ann – 6’4” G/ F (2027) – PJ Hoops 2027 – The REAL DEAL. A full package of length and athleticism. Just immediately pops and turns your head towards him. And he’ll deliver. I especially like him as a disruptive defender that translates to a lockdown guy if things fall into place. Another level of an overall athletic profile at the event. I want to see him in a tight matchup and see him fully unleashed in high-pressure situations.

I need to watch his defensive approach and thinking process a little more clearly, but he can make plays on that end quite easily, fluidly, and routinely. Translates to an elite defender wing spot with offensive upside.
Ty Schlagel – 6’5” Wing (2027) – PJ Hoops 2027 – Schlagel was the most polished prospect on a top team. Upside and readiness all-in-one. Such a smooth offensive prospect that has a glide to his offensive ability.

He starts out the game by easily dunking the ball with two-hands in warm-ups. Then you watch his skill-set, then you’re glad you did. Transition, middle-game, and three-point ability. I’m a scout that nit-picks a little, and I can’t find anything.

Kamar Thomas – 6’3” G (2027) – PJ Hoops 2027 – Let’s not sleep on Thomas as a prospect, either. I’ve yet to see him challenged in a high-pressure situation, but he stands out with length, movement, and upside. If he puts in the work, we’re talking about a legitimate prospect out of Minnesota. Things were a little too easy to give a full evaluation. More to report.