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2027 Watch List: Five 252 Names to track in 2023-24

2027 Watch List: Five 252 Names to track in 2023-24
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson
November 9, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
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Elyjah Phillips
Elyjah Phillips 6'0" | SG | 2027
NC
Cayden Hill
Cayden Hill 6'5" | SF | 2027
NC
Damonyah Odom
Damonyah Odom 6'0" | PG | 2027
NC
CJ Rosser
CJ Rosser 6'9" | PF | 2027
FL
Keyshawn Herring
Keyshawn Herring 6'2" | CG | 2027
NC
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The 2027 Watch List has made its debut in the state of North Carolina. Take a look at five names in the 252 area to keep track of heading into the 2023-24 season.

CJ Rosser

CJ Rosser

HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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CJ
Rosser PF
Class
2027
Height
6'9"
HS
Southeastern Prep
|
FL
2027 Watch List: Five 252 Names to track in 2023-24
Rosser is a former Fab40 Middle School alum set to make a splash on the varsity stage for...
Written by Jay Anderson
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CJ Rosser

State: Florida
School: Southeastern Prep
Club: Team United
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Damonyah Odom

Damonyah Odom

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Damonyah
Odom PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Rocky Mount
|
NC
2027 Watch List: Five 252 Names to track in 2023-24
Odom will look to lead the way for a reloading Rocky Mount High squad with his instant-offense ability....
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Damonyah Odom

State: North Carolina
School: Rocky Mount
Club: Team Trezz
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Keyshawn Herring

Keyshawn Herring

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Keyshawn
Herring CG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Kinston
|
NC
2027 Watch List: Five 252 Names to track in 2023-24
Herring is a familiar face as a former Middle School Fab40 MVP who’s shown he’s got a bright...
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Keyshawn Herring

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State: North Carolina
School: Kinston
Club: Garner Road
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Elyjah Phillips

Elyjah Phillips

NC
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Elyjah
Phillips SG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Crossroads Christian
|
NC
2027 Watch List: Five 252 Names to track in 2023-24
Phillips is a confident scoring guard with a ton of prowess already handling and shooting the basketball at...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Elyjah Phillips

State: North Carolina
School: Crossroads Christian
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Cayden Hill

Cayden Hill

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Cayden
Hill SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
DH Conley
|
NC
2027 Watch List: Five 252 Names to track in 2023-24
Hill is a young, versatile prospect already at 6-foot-4 in North Carolina’s 2027 class who’s shown he’s capable...
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Cayden Hill

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State: North Carolina
School: DH Conley
Club: TSG Hoops
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