2027: Trending Forwards/Bigs to Get to Know

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some trending forwards/bigs in North Carolina's 2027 class to get to know as the June HS period approaches.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: JAYANDERSON30, sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe">TODAY</a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2299979' first='Jordan' last='Matthewson'] | 6'6 Forward/Wing | [program_tooltip program_id='2078546' first='Team' last='Trezz']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matthewson is a FAB40 alum who's shown his continued development in the 2027 class with [program_tooltip program_id='2078546' first='Team' last='Trezz'] and with Martin County High. He's a versatile presence who knows how to take what the defense gives him and doesn't force things with his ability to handle the basketball. He's a prospect out of the 252 area worth noting!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2268835' first='Daqauvis' last='Greene'] | 6'9 Center/Forward | CP3 Academy East</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greene is a sizeable prospect in the 2027 class finding his stride and consistency in the painted area with CP3 Academy East. He's a prospect who's shown flashes of his ability to dominate the painted area on both ends. As he continues to improve his conditioning and strength, look for his continued development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2268834' first='Wesley' last='Hilldale'] | 6'4 Forward | [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hilldale is one of the top shooters in the 2027 class in North Carolina. He's got good instincts and confidence in creating space on the perimeter and finding ways to get open to get his shot off and be a factor in the frontcourt attack. He's one to watch with [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] on the 3SSB stage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2268829' first='Kamerin' last='Witherspoon'] | 6'5 Forward | [program_tooltip program_id='2078553' first='WCBA' last='']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Witherspoon is an emerging forward prospect to get to know with [program_tooltip program_id='2078553' first='WCBA' last=''] out of New Hanover High. He played a pivotal role in the frontcourt in New Hanover's run to the NCHSAA 4A State Title game and has some versatility at his disposal given his ability to defend multiple roles and handle the ball in the open court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2268798' first='Cannon' last='DeBerry'] | 6'8 Forward/Center | Team Loaded VA</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeBerry has been a terror on the 3SSB stage with Team Loaded VA as he continues to separate himself from the rest of the class as a top big man prospect. He's earned offers from UTSA and Mississippi State as programs have begun taking notice of his exploits on the hardwood. He's slowly building his case as one of the best bigs in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->