2027 Under the Radar Frontcourt Prospects to Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October is almost half over, meaning the upcoming basketball season is coming. The 2027 class is set to make its mark on the hardwood this season, especially in the frontcourt. Here are the 2027 under the radar frontcourt prospects to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2443163' first='Chase' last='Martin'], 6'5 PF Bordentown</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin had a solid debut varsity season and should take a big step up this season. The 6'5 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and finishes nicely through contact. Martin can also put the ball on the floor and his range extends out to the three-point line. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and makes plays on the defensive end. Martin had five double-digit scoring games last season and should eclipse that number in his second varsity season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421371' first='Akeem' last='Paul'], 6'9 C Payne Tech</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul has the potential to breakout this season as he should get more touches in the paint. The 6'9 post runs the floor hard, setting himself up for easy dunks and layups in transition. Paul uses his strength to get position down low and is an underrated passer. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and blocks a ton of shots around the basket. Paul's ability to protect the paint is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201967' first='Jeffrey' last='Brooks'], 6'8 C Hudson Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks should get more minutes this season, which will help his development this season. The 6'8 post has a strong frame, which he uses to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Brooks sets strong screens in the halfcourt and rarely forces shots in the halfcourt. He is tough to box out on the offensive glass and holds his ground on the defensive end. Brooks' ability to finish around the basket and block shots will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202029' first='Luka' last='Kuqo'], 6'8 PF Bergen Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kuqo will be a prospect to track this season as he gets more looks on the offensive end. The 6'8 forward knows how to get position down low and is able to draw contact in the paint. Kuqo moves well without the ball in his hands and has a high release on his free throws. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated defender. Kuqo is a hardworking forward prospect whose ability to rip down rebounds and finish inside will help his game throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2477138' first='Danny' last='O'Neill'], 6'5 PF St. John Vianney</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Neill has the potential to take the next step forward as he gets more comfortable within the flow of the offense. The 6'5 forward can put the ball on the floor as he can get to the rim from the perimeter and finishes nicely around the basket. O'Neill can also knock down jumpers in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He is a solid rebounder and can get deflections on the defensive end. O'Neill will get more shots this season, which will help his development this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->