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5 Grassroots MOP’s – 2027’s

5 Grassroots MOP’s – 2027’s
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp August 9, 2024 @ 05:33 AM
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Preston Parmentier
Preston Parmentier 5'10" | CG | 2027
MI
Conner Kurncz
Conner Kurncz 6'4" | SF | 2027
MI
Jensen LePla
Jensen LePla 6'5" | SG | 2027
MI
Eden Vinyard
Eden Vinyard 6'7" | PF | 2027
MI
Christian Cast
Christian Cast 6'4" | PG/CG | 2027
KS
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've been looking at some grassroots MOP's from this spring and summer grassroots season. It's now time to take a look at some 2027's that fit the bill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>* This is NOT an all-encompassing article. There were so many great players that deserve to be in articles like these, but we can't cover them all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at out 2025 and 2026 grassroots MOP's below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2024/08/5-grassroots-mops-2025s/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2024/08/5-grassroots-mops-2025s/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2024/08/5-grassroots-mops-2025s-part-2/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2024/08/5-grassroots-mops-2025s-part-2/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2024/08/6-grassroots-mops-2026s/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2024/08/6-grassroots-mops-2026s/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2024/08/5-grassroots-mops-2026s-part-2/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2024/08/5-grassroots-mops-2026s-part-2/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399962"],"_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-66acf42cbf672"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kurncz had a bit of a breakout summer with the Midwest Stampede. I'll start by saying that he's a highly intelligent player that is very coachsble and always engaged. Kurncz gets his buckets, but he does so playing solid team basketball and looking for good shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140483"],"_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-66acf42cbf6cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cast was a stock riser this spring and summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2077030' first='The' last='Family'].. He was able to play on or off the ball, making him versatile on the offensive end. Cast has shown the ability to shoot off the catch in the past, so his improvement in creating looks and shooting off the bounce has been huge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2276651"],"_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-66acf42cbf70d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I really liked the direction that Vinyard's game is going. It looked like he's added muscle and I think it has shown in his game. Vinyard was forceful and strong attacking the rim and finishing through defenders. Adding downhill confidence to an already dangerous jumper is a very big step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404301"],"_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-66acf42cbf749"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've written about Parmentier a lot, I know. But the kid really impressed me this summer. Even better was the fact that he played up throughout grassroots season. Parmentier has a shot at being one of the better pure shooters in his class. He can be an absolute game changer when he grooves his jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2374006"],"_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-66acf42cbf784"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">LePla is a player that I've been very high on since he stepped into high school. His positional size and skills are just at another level. LePla has a balanced offensive game with his ability to score with power under the rim as well as create opportunities for athletic jumpers. He really shined this summer for D Rice Elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We've been looking at some grassroots MOP's from this spring and summer grassroots season. It's now time to take a look at some 2027's that fit the bill.

* This is NOT an all-encompassing article. There were so many great players that deserve to be in articles like these, but we can't cover them all.

Take a look at out 2025 and 2026 grassroots MOP's below!

5 Grassroots MOP’s – 2025’s
5 Grassroots MOP’s – 2025’s Part 2
6 Grassroots MOP’s – 2026’s
5 Grassroots MOP’s – 2026’s Part 2
Conner Kurncz

Conner Kurncz

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Conner Kurncz

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State: Michigan
School: St. Johns

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Kurncz had a bit of a breakout summer with the Midwest Stampede. I'll start by saying that he's a highly intelligent player that is very coachsble and always engaged. Kurncz gets his buckets, but he does so playing solid team…

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Christian Cast

Christian Cast

KS #5
PG/CG #2
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2027
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Christian
Cast PG/CG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Monarch Academy
|
KS
5 Grassroots MOP’s – 2027’s
Cast was a stock riser this spring and summer with The Family .. He was able to play...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Christian Cast

State: Kansas
School: Monarch Academy
Club: Kevon Looney Power 5

Cast was a stock riser this spring and summer with The Family .. He was able to play on or off the ball, making him versatile on the offensive end. Cast has shown the ability to shoot off the catch in the past, so his improvement in creating looks and shooting off the bounce has been huge.

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Eden Vinyard

Eden Vinyard

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Eden Vinyard

State: Michigan
School: Ferndale

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I really liked the direction that Vinyard's game is going. It looked like he's added muscle and I think it has shown in his game. Vinyard was forceful and strong attacking the rim and finishing through defenders. Adding downhill confidence…

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Preston Parmentier

Preston Parmentier

MI
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Preston Parmentier

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State: Michigan
School: Lutheran Northwest
Club: Midwest Basketball Club 3SSB

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I've written about Parmentier a lot, I know. But the kid really impressed me this summer. Even better was the fact that he played up throughout grassroots season. Parmentier has a shot at being one of the better pure shooters…

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Jensen LePla

Jensen LePla

MI #12
SG #4
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Jensen
LePla SG
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Goodrich
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MI
5 Grassroots MOP’s – 2027’s
LePla is a player that I’ve been very high on since he stepped into high school. His positional...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Jensen LePla

State: Michigan
School: Goodrich
Club: D Rice Elite

LePla is a player that I've been very high on since he stepped into high school. His positional size and skills are just at another level. LePla has a balanced offensive game with his ability to score with power under the rim as well as create opportunities for athletic jumpers. He really shined this summer for D Rice Elite.

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