Five 2027 Grassroots Prospects to Watch
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As we near the start of the Grassroots Season, anticipation is high for players, coaches, and even scouts! There are new programs, new names to learn, old faces in new places, and under-the-radar guys ready to break out throughout the…
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Continue ReadingAs we near the start of the Grassroots Season, anticipation is high for players, coaches, and even scouts! There are new programs, new names to learn, old faces in new places, and under-the-radar guys ready to break out throughout the state! For most of these Freshmen, it’s a chance to stand out and make a statement while playing against others their age. Check out this list of five intriguing prospects that could be in store for a strong Spring:
Leonard is the Top Prospect in South Carolina’s 2027 Class and already has a season of 3SSB Play under his belt after playing up with Upward Stars SE 3SSB 15U last summer. Josh had a dominant Freshman Season, averaging 13.9 Points Per Game, 9.4 Rebounds Per Game, 3.8 Assists Per Game, and 1.1 Blocks Per Game for the Wilson Tigers. He is a freak athlete with a strong body, a rare combination for a prospect of his age. Leonard has High Major Colleges interested already but with another strong Grassroots Season, they could be all the more excited about him.
Sequel Patterson Sequel Patterson 5’11” | PG Indian Land | 2027 State SC is one of the most intriguing young athletes in the state of South Carolina. This year, Patterson was named All-Region in both football and basketball joining a rare list of players to do that in their Freshman Season. On the hardwood, he has great quickness and bounce that contributes to winning on both ends of the floor. Sequel averaged 13.5 Points Per Game, showing a consistent offensive game in Year One. Patterson is in the Top 10 of our inaugural Prep Hoops SC 2027 Rankings, and will play for 3SSB’s Team Loaded VA this spring.
Ethan Foster Ethan Foster 6’3″ | SF Hilton Head Christian Academy | 2027 State SC appears to be one of the next up in a long line of talent to come out of Hilton Head Christian Academy. He really came on late in the season, scoring double-digit points in 4 of the Eagles’ last 6 Regular Season games, and 7 points in their lone playoff game against Greenwood Christian. If he can continue his hot play into the AAU Season, Ethan should be in for a bright campaign for Carolina Pressure .
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Coming off a State Championship-winning campaign in his Freshman Year at Powdersville High School, Colton could be in for a strong Spring with Next Level Elite . Kreger has exciting size for a young wing. He is a consistent shooter already, but can also make plays when driven off the 3-point line. Colton will even make some highlight plays on the defensive end making him an all-around prospect to watch.
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Bowen Swofford Bowen Swofford 5'8" | PG Mauldin | 2027 SC
Bowen Swofford Bowen Swofford 5'8" | PG Mauldin | 2027 SC
Swofford is a prospect I first came across in our Film Room Series at the end of last Summer. He went on to have some nice performances in the Fall League and at the Sub-Varsity level with Mauldin High School. Bowen is a very crafty Point Guard that a great passer and a strong scorer. Although he is very adept as a pass-first guard and revels in getting his teammates involved, Swofford’s shooting ability might see him get some opportunities off the ball as well this season.