They Got Next: 2027 Basketball Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The very first rankings for the 2027 class have dropped, and here are some prospects that made the list…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472372' first='Kaden' last='Ragland']</strong> (6'2/SG/'27/Whitesburg Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kadendewayne0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kaden is an SG who can score in a variety of ways, especially off the bounce. His scoring prowess inside the arc is one of the best in his class. He is a slasher who, if needed, can bruise his way to the rim. He plays extremely tough on both ends of the floor and doesn't back down from anyone. Consistency with his perimeter shooting has been a question.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Devon Pruit </strong>(6'7/F/'27/Carroll)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: dpcbfw_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The strength of his game is undoubtedly his interior presence and play. He has been spending more time on the perimeter, trying to expand his game to be more multi-dimensional. He has a lot more work to do as he is showing signs, as he makes good decisions with the rock out in the open floor. He is a really good finisher around the rim, has good intangibles, and rebounds at a high rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472288' first='Braylon' last='Hurt'] </strong>(6'4/SF/'27/Gardendale HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: braylon_hurt / Gdalebasketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @hurt_braylon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Braylon is a lengthy wing who can play multiple positions. He is a versatile prospect who can play inside and out and score with variety. Just as he has versatility on the offensive end of the floor, he shows it on the defensive end with his ability to defend across multiple positions. He creates and exploits mismatches, is a positive contributor, and has growing confidence.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cameron Pritchard</strong> (F/'27/Thompson HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">All signs point to Cam playing on the gridiron at the next level, as he is a 5-star prospect across several platforms. On the hardwood, he is a really good downhill attacking player who is highly physical off the bounce.&nbsp; His play off the bounce can overwhelm defenders as he initiates contact and punishes defenders the closer he gets to the rim. He is a relentless competitor, but as I mentioned, I am not sure how much longer he will be on the hardwood before he fully commits to the gridiron.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420376' first='Cayne' last='McClure']</strong> (6'0/SF/'27/East Lawrence)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Cayne_mcclure22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @CayneM22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Cayne is a physical wing who plays with a high motor. He is 6'0 and lists his position as an SF, which, when watching his game, he is undersized and will need to continue to expand his game to the perimeter, especially not knowing how much growth he has left. He plays with a good understanding and feel for the game, and his impact is really seen on the defensive end of the floor. He is a bruiser when attacking the cup on offense, as getting to the cup is the strength of his game on offense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472446' first='DJ' last='Sullivan']</strong> (6'0/PG/'27/Paul W. Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 205._dj</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @DJSULL1V2N</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">DJ is a shifty guard with deceptive handles. He has PG skills and a budding PG IQ. He does a good job using his handles to get to his spots, where he makes plays for himself and his teammates. He is a difficult cover and hard to keep out of the paint. His middle game is emerging as he has a good understanding of when to get into his midi. The knock against DJ is that his defense and motor are called into question too often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2501015,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHTop250-Alabama-Expo-2024-Logo.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PHTop250-Alabama-Expo-2024-Logo.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2501015" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">🏀&nbsp; <strong>Attention Alabama Basketball Players! </strong>🏀</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">We are excited to announce our PHTop250 Camp happening from September 29 at Spain Park High School! 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