2027’s Top Rising Freshmen (Pt.2)
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Payton Jones TX #8 CG #2 HEIGHT 5'10" POS CG CLASS 2027 View Profile Payton Jones State: Texas School: Silsbee Club: Houston Hoops EYBL Pure bucket getter with an arsenal full of shifty moves that keep defenders leaning, off balance,…
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Continue ReadingPure bucket getter with an arsenal full of shifty moves that keep defenders leaning, off balance, and constantly guessing. Payton excels across all three levels of the court, his change of pace and knack for snaking around defenders makes him a consistent threat. Jones gets acrobatic when finishing insides, often proving to be unfazed when facing bumps and fouls as he shoots.
Explosive dribbler who pounds the balls with a purpose, using precise ball-handling to set up his offense. Kavian’s jump shooting mechanics are impeccable, showing perfect elevation that consistently provides him a clean shooting window even when being contested. Textbook shooting form and releases with a soft touch on his shots. When driving to the basket, Bryant efficiently takes two dribbles to get into the teeth of the defense. Bryant also uses his knack for getting low and attacking his defender’s hip while skillfully using his off hand to maneuver around them.
Hakeem Howard Hakeem Howard 6’1″ | SG Dynamic Prep | 2027 TX has been lethal from beyond the arc with no conscious. Always ready to shoot before the rock finds him, anytime Howard catches the ball with the slightest bit of space it’s sure to up immediately. Hakeem Howard Hakeem Howard 6’1″ | SG Dynamic Prep | 2027 TX ‘s arms extend effortlessly into his shooting motion as his body remains balanced and squared to the hoop at all times.
Marneko Thomas Marneko Thomas 6’3″ | SF Killeen Ellison | 2027 State TX has an impressively high motor that makes him standout on the court. Thomas constantly remains active, contributing with unwavering effort and energy by consistently running, jumping, and competing for of the ball. Thomas also has the leaping ability and length to disrupt and alter shots around the basket. His combination of verticality and his wingspan gives him the capability to challenge everything inside, providing a reliable defensive presence near the basket.
Quick and electrifying guard who can beat his man with one step. Roman Dulin Roman Dulin 5’10” | PG Mansfield Lakeridge | 2027 TX is a bucket getting slasher. Excellent finisher through traffic and contact with his right hand and impeccable using his inside-hand on the left side of the hoop particularly when a defender is draped on his backside where he shows the ability to score under pressure. Dulin’s deceleration footwork and hop steps make him incredibly dangerous near the basket, especially in transition when the defense is chasing him.