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<p>As we wrap up our rankings week coverage for the <em>Class of 2027</em>, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the prospects that appeared on our <em>Watch List</em>.</p>
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<p>There are a variety of reasons for why someone could end up on the <em>Watch List</em>; but, the most important piece of information regarding these prospects is that by ending up there, it means they're on our radar.</p>
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<p>Often times, we'll get a better evaluation of these prospects once they've appeared on the <em>Watch List</em>, leading to a spot in future rankings.</p>
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<p>Below are ten prospects from the <em>Watch List</em> that we'll get a better look at in the coming weeks.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2711296' first='Andrew' last='Huff']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Huff, a 6'3" wing at <em>Proctor Academy</em>, makes an impact with his length on both ends of the floor. He's an instinctive defender with long arms that can provide some off ball rim protection, while showing the ability to create space off the bounce and knock down perimeter jumpers on the other end of the floor.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2568455' first='Christian' last='Dalton']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Dalton, a 6'1" combo guard at <em>Mount Saint Charles</em>, is a nifty ball-handler that knows how to get to his spots off the bounce and create for himself and others. The lefty knocks down shots from behind the arc, is shifty off the bounce allowing him to get into the paint, and does a good job of pitching it ahead in transition.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2568486' first='Daniel' last='Wheeler']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Wheeler, a 6'4" from <em>Longmeadow</em>, is a big time scorer that gets it done at all three levels. He has great positional size and does a nice job of getting to his scoring spots both in transition and in the half-court. He excels in catch and shoot situations and can put the ball on the floor to attack the rim off the bounce.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2711372' first='Eddie' last='Fiske Jr.']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Fiske Jr, a 6'4" forward out of <em>Old Lyme</em>, has an impressive physical profile and the ability to repeatedly get to his scoring spots. He's strong, has a low center of gravity, and has shown the ability to score in the mid-range. He does a nice job of creating off the bounce, can go by the initial defender, and score with either hand at the rim.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2528429' first='Jack' last='Carter']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Carter, a 6'3" forward from <em>Millis</em>, is a nice open floor athlete that makes his presence felt on the defensive glass. He can rebound in traffic and in space, runs the floor on the break where he can finish above the rim, and scores as a roller out of ball screens, showing good touch with either hand.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2568504' first='Josh' last='Charlot']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Charlot, a 5'10" lead guard out of <em>Notre Dame-Fairfield</em>, is a big time thief on the defensive end of the floor. Playing either on or off the ball, he does a nice job of reading the play and has a quick first step that allows him to jump passing lanes. He's also a capable perimeter shooter that can knock down 3's consistently.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2711442' first='Nathan' last='Eke']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Eke, a 6'3" scoring guard at <em>Taft</em>, is a high IQ defender that can really finish at the rim. He has good instincts defensively and shows the ability to quickly cover space, using his long arms to his advantage. Offensively, he's strong off the bounce and does a nice job of finishing with length at the rim.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2711454' first='Nik' last='Koudsi']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Koudsi, a 6'2" combo guard from <em>Suffield Academy</em>, can play on or off the ball, showing the ability to score and facilitate on any posession. He's a talented shooter in catch and shoot situations, has the ability to make high level passes off the bounce, and has a physical and athletic frame that allows him to play through contact.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2711482' first='Sire' last='Hazard']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Hazard, a 6'2" scoring guard out of <em>Central Falls</em>, is an off ball scorer that gets it done from multiple levels. He moves well without the basketball, is shot ready on the catch, and knows how to leverage his shooting as a driver. He does a nice job of guarding on the perimeter and uses his lateral mobility to keep opposing ball-handlers out of the paint.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2355031' first='William' last='Sohlich-Kopcho']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Sohlich-Kopcho, a 6'3" forward from <em>Bedford</em>, is a high level rebounder and impact low post scorer. He shows a high IQ as a decision maker with the ball in his hands, but is at his best when attacking the glass and using his quick twitch athleticism to finish around the rim out of post up opportunities.</p>
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<p>Keep an eye out next week as we wrap up our rankings update for the <em>Class of 2028</em>!</p>
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As we wrap up our rankings week coverage for the Class of 2027, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the prospects that appeared on our Watch List.
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