2027 WatchList: 5 Prospects to Track Closely

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at 5 prospects to track closely in the 2027 rankings as they should move off the Watch List very soon in North Carolina!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2103183"],"_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-67ace155b7d44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pressley is a top sophomore prospect on the high school scene with College Prep and Leadership Academy. He's utilized all of his length at 6-foot-3 to put together 11.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 1.5 steals per game in 2024-25 on the varsity stage. With the Royals at 19-5 on the regular season, he's emerged as a prospect to get to know in their rotation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2772441"],"_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-67ace155b7dfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manuel is a new face in the West Forsyth backcourt who's proven to be a solid addition as they're 21-2 and 11-1 in Central Piedmont Conference action. He's shown he can distribute the ball at a high level with 5.3 assists per contest along with 9.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game. He's a prospect at 6-foot-2 who's proven he can do a lot more than score when he's on the floor to make his present felt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2773246"],"_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-67ace155b7e82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roberts has been another sophomore leader in the Rolesville rotation along with [player_tooltip player_id='1608342' first='Caiden' last='Jenkins']. He's led the way in the rebounding front with 7.3 rebounds per game to lead the Rams. He's also putting up 14.1 points, 2.1 assists and 1.0 blocks per game in 2024-25. He's a prospect to keep an eye on given his abilities at the combo guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1808846"],"_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-67ace155b7f03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McMichael has gotten big production this season out of [player_tooltip player_id='1808846' first='JJ' last='Tatum'] in 2024-25. He's knocked down 44 3-pointers while averaging 14.3 points per game and exploded for 20+ points on a few separate occasions to make his presence felt. He's a sharpshooter with a bright future in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2773269"],"_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-67ace155b7f7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Winborne is an underrated shooter in the Greenfield School backcourt who's had a productive year in the 2027 class. He's shown his confidence knocking down shots on the perimeter and staying involved as the Knights are 27-7 on the year and finished 11-0 in Coastal Plains Conference. He'll be one to watch closely as they look to win an NCISAA State Title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->