2027 Rankings: Forwards/Bigs Additions

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the New Additions in the 2027 rankings at the forward/big position in the latest rankings update in the state of North Carolina!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2709277"],"_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-67a2da42ed2e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Murphy makes his debut in the 2027 rankings at the 68th overall position. He's been a physically imposing presence in the Sanderson frontcourt with 11.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game and the Spartans at 4-1 in the CAP6 Conference standings. He's proven to be a burden around the rim on both ends with his size at 6-foot-6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2622613"],"_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-67a2da42ed348"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sizeable name to get to know out of Asheville School, [player_tooltip player_id='2622613' first='Duka' last='Vuksanovic'] has shown flashes of what he can do in the painted area. He's a mobile big man producing 5.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game for the Blues. At 6-foot-10, he's shown he can make quite the impact on both ends when given opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2762361"],"_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-67a2da42ed3a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gladden is a versatile wing/forward who's held his own in the Statesville rotation in 2024-25. He's producing 16.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.8 steals, 2.3 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in their rotation this season. He's shooting 44 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3-point range as he makes his debut in the 2027 rankings at No. 93.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478852"],"_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-67a2da42ed3ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kurucu makes his debut in the 2027 rankings at No. 96 overall in the 1 of 1 Academy frontcourt. He's shown flashes of his brilliance in the painted area this season before going down in January with an injury and remains a forward prospect with good size and potential to keep a close eye on in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2746455"],"_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-67a2da42ed42e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6-foot-6 sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='2746455' first='Ziyon' last='Smith'] is leading the charge for Southeastern Christian Academy in 2024-25. He's producing a double-double with 14.7 points and 10.6 rebounds per game along with 1.8 blocks, 1.7 steals and 1.3 assists per contest. He's an all-around presence who's proven he can fill up the stat sheet in the 2027 rankings at 96th overall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411225"],"_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-67a2da42ed46f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another sizeable forward at 6-foot-5 who's shown he can operate at both forward spots, the future is bright for [player_tooltip player_id='1411225' first='Brycen' last='Dubose'] out of Greenfield School. He's shown he can be a tweener forward prospect who can create matchup problems on the floor with his frame and mobility. He makes his debut at 97th overall in the 2027 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->