New Faces to Know in the 2027 Class, Part I

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part I of New Faces to Know in the 2027 Class, an in-depth look at sophomore prospects in the state of North Carolina faring well two months into the 2024-25 season.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE<strong>&nbsp;anderson30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2298570"],"_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-6765058471d61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones has hit the ground running with Mountain Island Charter on the NCHSAA stage this season. He's nearly averaging 30 points per game at 29.7 points per contest along with 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game through seven games in 2024-25. He's a big reason for their latest five-game winning streak as they're 6-3 on the year. He's already gone off for 45 points on 17-olf-23 shooting from the floor and remains an efficient scorer inside the arc, shooting 61 percent on the season. Get eyes on the 5-foot-11 scoring wizard now!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415807"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2700927,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6765058471dd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris is a rising name to know with Western Guilford as he making an impact as a new face in their rotation. He's nearly averaging a double-double with 18.0 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.4 steals and 2.0 blocks per game as a presence in the Hornets rotation. He's put together four double-doubles already as they're off to a 7-2 start and 3-0 in the 4A Metro Conference already. Look for his versatility to play a role in their success this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2303320"],"_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-6765058471e25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edgerton is the leading name for Crossroads Christian this year in their quest for an NCISAA State crown. He's been impressive in his scoring with 18.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.8 steals per game to lead the way for the Colts. At 6-foot-3, he's shown he's more than capable of leading their backcourt as they're out to a 9-2 start to the 2024-25 season. He's an athletic combo guard to watch in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2146830"],"_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-6765058471e69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nelson is a shifty guard prospect to watch with Hickory Grove Christian. He's averaging 12.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game on 31 percent shooting from behind the arc for the Lions as he shows size doesn't matter in his case. He's knocked down 30 3-pointers already through 13 games with HGC in showcasing his abilities as a presence on the perimeter. He's a young name in the 2027 class to make note of given his production. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2148089"],"_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-6765058471eac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Showers has been a consistent scoring presence in the Lincoln Charter attack as they look to make waves on the NCHSAA stage. He's producing 14.6 points per game and has knocked down 13 3-pointers across eight games so far in his sophomore season. He came up big in their last victory with 18 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field including four made 3-pointers to make his presence felt. He's a shifty, sharpshooting floor general to note in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2369979"],"_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-6765058471eee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clifton is a rising guard prospect to know with New Garden Friends in the Greensboro area. He's fared well as a leader in their backcourt this season, posting 14.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.7 assists per contest through nine games so far. He's knocked down 16 3-pointers already, averaging 1.8 makes behind the arc per contest. Look for his name to rise in the recruiting ranks soon given his activity on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->