On the Rise: 2027s to Watch
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Jaiden Thompson HEIGHT 6'4" POS C CLASS 2027 View Profile Jaiden Thompson State: Georgia School: Rockmart Jaiden Thompson Jaiden Thompson 6’4″ | C Rockmart | 2027 GA resembles nothing of a freshman. At 6-foot-4, 290 pounds, the offensive tackle is…
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Continue ReadingJaiden Thompson Jaiden Thompson 6’4″ | C Rockmart | 2027 GA resembles nothing of a freshman. At 6-foot-4, 290 pounds, the offensive tackle is a bulldozer in the paint. Thompson doesn’t just overwhelm opponents with his strength though, he has thoughtful post moves, skilled in the pivot with nimble footwork. The back-to-the-basket scorer maneuvers his way to points and sagely uses his wide shoulders to his advantage. Thompson has the makings of becoming a two-sport star at Rockmart.
Clopton is a good penetrator with a quick first step. He’s a threat to go on scoring streaks with his well-rounded arsenal which includes an accurate three-point shot and crafty moves downhill. Clopton uses spin moves and has a floater to score over length.
Christian Heritage will have a different feel now that Jax Abernathy Jax Abernathy 6’4″ | SG Christian Heritage | 2024 State GA has graduated. Nigel Broome Nigel Broome 5’11” | PG Christian Heritage | 2027 GA will add toughness at the guard position with his speed and ability to get to the hoop. Nigel is aggressive when he puts his head down. While he can get all the way to the rim and draw fouls in the process, Broome also has a pull-up jumper that has a chance to become a real weapon. Defensively, Nigel is a sticky on-ball defender with a nose for the ball.
I liked the smoothness of Maximus Cook Maximus Cook 6’0″ | CG Kell | 2027 GA ‘s game. He played within himself and found success getting to his spots in the mid-range. Cook has a pretty two-dribble pull-up in his arsenal. The accurate shooter finished with 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, going 4-4 from the foul line to mix in with his two jumpers.