2027 Under the Radar Post Prospects to Watch this May
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May is officially here, meaning the spring AAU season is in full tilt. The 2027 class might have only played one varsity season and they are set to make their impact on the hardwood this month. Here are the 2027…
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Continue ReadingMay is officially here, meaning the spring AAU season is in full tilt. The 2027 class might have only played one varsity season and they are set to make their impact on the hardwood this month. Here are the 2027 under the radar post prospects to watch for this May.
Josh Benka-Coker Josh Benka-Coker 6'8" | PF The Pennington School | 2027 NJ , 6’7 PF Pennington
Benka-Coker transferred into Pennington from Bethlehem Catholic this spring and is set to have a big AAU season. The 6’7 forward runs the floor hard, setting himself up for easy dunks and layups in transition. Benka-Coker uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. He works hard on the glass at both ends of the floor and influences shots around the basket. Benka-Coker is a strong forward prospect who should make plays around the rim throughout the course of May.
Akeem Paul Akeem Paul 6'9" | C Payne Tech | 2027 NJ , 6’9 C Payne Tech
Paul has the potential to explode this summer with his ability to control the paint. The 6’9 post swats almost everything around the rim and is tough to box out on the offensive glass. Paul uses his body to get position down low and is able to draw contact in the paint. He has a nice touch in the paint and sets strong screens in the halfcourt. Paul’s ability to protect the paint is something that will help his stock in a big way over the next couple of weeks.
Asante Jones Asante Jones 6'9" | PF College Achieve | 2027 State NJ , 6’9 PF College Achieve
Jones is one of the most intriguing prospects in the class with his combination of size, length and athleticism. The 6’9 forward has a good touch around the basket and is able to draw contact in the paint. Jones can also put the ball on the floor and uses his size to see over his defender. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and influences shots around the basket with his length. Jones is a talented forward prospect who has the potential to have a big May.
Azyris Richmond Azyris Richmond 6'7" | PF Camden Catholic | 2027 State NJ , 6’7 PF Camden Catholic
Richmond will play more of a post role for Philly Pride 15U this spring as their tallest player, which will help his development. The 6’7 forward knows how to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Richmond elevates for dunks around the basket and has a high release on his jumper. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to block shots around the rim. Richmond’s ability to produce around the rim is something that will help his game in a big way throughout the course of May.
Andrew Iduh Andrew Iduh 6'8" | PF Arts | 2027 State NJ , 6’8 PF Arts
Iduh has the ability to have a strong AAU season with his ability to make plays in the paint. The 6’8 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and is able to draw contact down low. Iduh has a nice touch around the basket and rarely forces shots in the halfcourt. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Iduh is a physical, forward prospect whose ability to grab boards and score around the basket will help his game in a big way.