15 Best: 2027 Breakout Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we are getting closer to the high school season we wanted to dive into some of the potential breakout prospects in each class that could take a big step forward for their high school teams!&nbsp; Here are our <strong>15 Best: 2027 Breakout Candidates</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125687' first='Travis' last='Brown'] (West Aurora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown moved all the way up to #4 after being unranked on the watch lists.&nbsp; Slender guard that isn't the tallest, but he can flat out go with his smooth ball handling, playmaking, and shot making from all over the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391672' first='Jeffrey' last='Hassan'] (Kaneland)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hassan is among the premier defenders in the class and that is going to translate right from the beginning of the season.&nbsp; The offensive game is coming along fast with his touch and finishing out of the dunker spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125659' first='Kristopher' last='Mporokoso'] (Waubonsie Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Waubonsie Valley small forward that will be playing with a pair of the best seniors in the class and as a third option he is going to really pop as the guy that can elevate this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125642' first='Jarrel' last='Brown'] (Normal Community)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the graduation of a ton of Normal Community prospects Brown is ready to emerge as their top perimeter prospect with his long and lanky frame and plus shot from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Perry Tchiegne (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of PHI's favorites in the 2027 class is a combo guard who plays with great pace and feel for the game.&nbsp; He will be running the show for Benet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125637' first='Jacob' last='Fuller'] (Glenbrook South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fuller is a big and strong post that can stretch with his shooting while also playing with physicality around the hoop.&nbsp; GBS has had success with players similar to him over the years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2458187' first='J'dyn' last='Lloyd'] (Belleville West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lloyd is going to be one of the go to guys for the Maroons with his silky smooth offensive game who can score from all over the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125658' first='Kendall' last='Meyers'] (Marist)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meyers took it to another level at the Sophomore ID Camp showing more of a perimeter game along with improved physical tools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2458184' first='Tyrik' last='Barnes'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes is still a bit raw, but the upside is so intriguing.&nbsp; Expect him to show flashes this year as a finisher and rim protector!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532318' first='Dawson' last='Charles'] (St. Viator)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charles is a big time athlete at the two guard spot who made major improvement as a shooter from the spring to the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540149' first='Tobyus' last='Banks'] (Curie)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a lot of emerging upperclassmen for Curie we still think Banks has a chance to be their leading scorer.&nbsp; He is tough as nails and has a knack for producing!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Chittaro (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chittaro is getting stronger, more athletic, and has a high basketball IQ.&nbsp; Plus shot maker that is going to be an impactful on the ball guard for Iggy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383402' first='Jagger' last='Mayville'] (Waltonville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mayville is an emerging big man from southern Illinois that played well all summer and continued into the fall.&nbsp; Look for him to make an impact this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383992' first='Bryce' last='Haar'] (Trenton Wesclin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haar is a physically developed wing that is going to post big numbers as a sophomore for Wesclin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632014' first='Boti' last='Szabo-Zsamaba'] (Lake Forest Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burst on the scene at the [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] workout as a forward that has a chance to have a big sophomore season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->