5 Impressive 2027 Massachusetts Prospects: Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Massachusetts overall has a great group of talented prospects in the class of 2027. Today, I will be highlighting five names that have impressed me in their freshman year! Let's get started!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470860"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6669bc667f98c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2470860' first='Preston' last='Bollin'] is a sharpshooting forward with a college-ready body already. His form is compact and repeatable, and his shot is dangerous when left open on the three-point line. Bollin's impressive frame at his age helps him finish at the rim against older competition. He is strong and tough-minded and paces himself on his layup attempts. Bollin is also a terrific defender, playing with high intensity and energy while creating turnovers with ease. His floor is extremely high for someone his age because of the functional role-player skills that are already being put into action in meaningful gameplay. If Bollin continues to experiment and become more creative with the ball on the offensive end, his stock could skyrocket and become a must-get for programs and coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194345"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6669bc667f9ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2194345' first='TJ' last='Allen'] is a combo guard scorer with a sick handle and fluidity. Quick with the ball in his hands, he can get by defenders in a hurry. Allen can also find creative ways to put the ball in the hoop when finishing through contact at the rim. He is an effective off-ball shooter at this point, especially in the corners. With further development and work, off-the-dribble shooting from three should be in Allen's future. In the fast break, he is fast and gets moving with an upbeat tempo. Allen also has skills defending on the ball, always moving his feet and anticipating drives. He has a lot of talent already and with additional refinement over the next couple of years, he should continue to make his name known to programs soon enough.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470906"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6669bc667fa5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2470906' first='Sam' last='Kim'] is a high-upside wing with many flashes of real ability on both sides of the court. While quite thin, his body looks like he can put on weight and fill out over the rest of his high school career while keeping an athletic frame. Kim has skills on the defensive end, having great timing defending the rim and racking up blocks down low. On offense, he gets his points when he can with layups and stretches the floor from deep in the corners. Kim is also aggressive in getting on the boards and goes harder than you would think considering his frame. He has the makings of an awesome three-and-D forward, and with continued development and growth he will intrigue coaches as someone to monitor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470961"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6669bc667facf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2470961' first='Hunter' last='Peabody'] is a floor spacer who brings fire and intensity to the hardwood. His jumper is quick and is highly effective in shooting off the catch around the entire perimeter. Peabody is thin but athletic and moves well with the ball in full-court transition play. While he hasn't gotten a lot of opportunities to handle the ball on his high school team, there have been flashes of real scoring potential once he moves up the pecking order. Peabody has hit pull-up threes at times and looks smooth doing that while showing a passion that is worth betting on. With added weight and more time with the ball in his hands, he has the potential to be a very talented scorer who would make waves for coaches and programs in time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470887"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6669bc667fb3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2470887' first='Elliot' last='Erickson'] is an off-the-dribble scorer with lots of offensive juice. He will pull up from three with a high-release jumper and can relocate well for off-the-catch attempts. Erickson is confident when in dribbling scenarios, creating shots by taking mid-range side steps and step-backs with ease. His touch also translates on his finish attempts, taking floaters and smart shots on his drives for efficiency and productivity. Erickson shows potential as a weakside rim protector in recovery scenarios and will get on the block and fight for both offensive and defensive rebounds. Overall, his game revolves around efficient shooting and tough shot-making, and increased body improvements could make him a potential three-level scorer in time. Coaches and programs should get to know him right away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->