5 More 2027 Players To Watch in Wake County
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2027 is shaping up to be an exciting class around the state of North Carolina. Here are some names to familiarize yourself with. These young men are displaying their skills and potential during their first few months of high school…
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Continue Reading2027 is shaping up to be an exciting class around the state of North Carolina. Here are some names to familiarize yourself with. These young men are displaying their skills and potential during their first few months of high school basketball.
Walker Montague Walker Montague 5'9" | PG Cardinal Gibbons | 2027 NC | G | Cardinal Gibbons High School
Montague is a player that is doing well at Cardinal Gibbons. Offensively, he can shoot the ball from the three with consistency. He finishes well around the basket. Defensively, he creates steal by being active, engaged and moving his feet. He will be a player to watch develop in the coming years.
Brennen Jefferson Brennen Jefferson 6'3" | SF North Raleigh Christian Academy | 2027 State NC | F | North Raleigh Christian Academy
Jefferson is the type of player that can score in bunches. He is a dynamite athlete who can score at all three levels. If you give him an inch of space on the perimeter, he will make you pay from behind the arc. If you crowd the jumper, he can drive by you and make you pay. He also rebounds and defends well. He is an exciting player to watch and is only going to get better.
Jacob Clemons | G | Rolesville High School
Clemons is an electric guard who has a smooth game. At his best when he is attacking the basket, he can finish around defenders with both hands. He is developing more and more consistency with his jumper. Defensively, he is active and makes it difficult for ball handlers. At his size, he displays great timing defensively which he uses to create steals and also occasionally block shots.
Kobe Plata Kobe Plata 5'10" | PG Southern Wake Academy | 2027 State NC | G | Southern Wake Academy Basketball
Plata is a dynamic guard that has high potential. He attacks the basket fearlessly, scoring in various ways from the floater to the reverse shot. He can shoot the ball out to deep three. He is dynamite in the open court where he can create for himself and others. Never seems sped up and controls the flow of the game effectively. Defensively, he is a terror for opposing players, guarding full court at times.
Jayden Mimms | G | Rolesville High School
Jayden is a high IQ guard plying his trade at Rolesville High School. Offensively, he can score from all three areas of the game. He can beat defenders off the dribble and create for himself or others. He can shoot the mid-range and the three consistently. Defensively, he guards well moving his feet well and using his hand opportunistically to produce steals for his team.