2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Centers

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The 2027 class is beginning to take shape in the state of North Carolina as we take a look at the Top 10 Centers in the rankings!</h2> <!-- /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:paragraph --> <p>There's a nice variety in the Top 10 at center position. The Top 3 play for shoe teams, two are on the MadeHoops Circuit, one is on UAA and the other two are on the independent stage. Take a look at the breakdown below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77243","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68073c0e9ccc9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2287864"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68073c0e9e520"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chienggen Pur is the top center prospect to know out of Burlington Christian Academy. He racked up 11 double-doubles on 56 percent shooting from the floor while posting 15.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game as a sophomore this past season. Mississippi State, South Carolina, Cincinnati and Nicholls have offered him. He's set to attract a ton of HM attention this upcoming grassroots cycle with [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3'] on the EYBL stage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Phenom_Hoops/status/1871353122813264296","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Phenom_Hoops/status/1871353122813264296 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2502839"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68073c0e9e56e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson is a big man prospect making his debut in the 2027 rankings at No. 8 overall and No. 2 at the center position out of Greensboro Day School. He's another prospect who took home an NCISAA 3A State Title in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] fold, ready to showcase his skill set on the hardwood. He's a prospect with length ready to blow up in the class given his ability to make things happen at the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MasonRobinson_0/status/1882065308233728138","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MasonRobinson_0/status/1882065308233728138 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268798"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68073c0e9e5b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeBerry checks in at No. 17 overall and the No. 3-ranked center in the latest 2207 rankings market corrections. He's an emerging force to be reckoned with on the interior. He put up 6.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per contest as the Stallions made a run to the NCISAA 1A Final Four this past season. He's a presence on the interior for colleges to get to know given his ability to rebound, alter shots and take up space with his frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268835"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68073c0e9e5f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Greene checks in at 36th overall and the No. 4-ranked center prospect in NC's 2027 rankings market corrections. At 6-foot-9, he's finding his way as a rim protector and finisher around the rim with increased mobility and conditioning. He's already been a force for [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3'] on the grassroots scene. He'll be a name on the EYBL stage that college programs should target. He's an emerging big man to know out of Fike High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2699001"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68073c0e9e634"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore is a big man finding his way at Harrells Christian Academy frontcourt in NC's 2027 rankings. He checks in at No. 39 overall and the fifth-ranked center currently in the class. He's a prospect to get to know at producing 9.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in his first meaningful season on the varsity stage. He's finding his confidence as a two-way presence who can utilize his size and frame at 6-foot-8. He's one to know with [program_tooltip program_id='2078516' first='No' last='Guts No Glory'] on the MadeHoops Circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/amirmoore122/status/1912212474637541787","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/amirmoore122/status/1912212474637541787 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415282"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68073c0e9e67d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Conti is a name to get to know out of Millbrook High in the 2027 rankings. He ranks 43rd overall and No. 6 at the center role in the latest rankings market corrections. He's a prospect who's shown he can operate inside and out with his shooting stroke and decision-making with the ball. He was a solid reserve for the Wildcats this past season, averaging 6.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in his sophomore campaign. He'll be another name to watch in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] fold this spring/summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JoshConti2027/status/1875586218035179922","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JoshConti2027/status/1875586218035179922 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68073c0e9e6c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vuksanovic checks in at 67th overall and the sixth-ranked center in the 2027 rankings. His ability to make things happen as a presence in the paint is trending nicely. Vuksanovic showed promise this past season in the Asheville School frontcourt in 2024-25, with 5.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He's a playmaking big with a bright future ahead of him as he gets his basketball legs under him over the next few years in the class. He'll be one to keep eyes on with newly formed [program_tooltip program_id='2844923' first='AWigg' last='Elite'] on the Under Armour stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21025384/67c0e84268605334282a4d87' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68075660daa78"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2406638"],"_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":2833088,"_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-68073c0e9e704"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pickett is an underrated big man to know checking in at 91st overall and the No. 8-ranked center in NC's 2027 rankings. He's another name to get to know with [program_tooltip program_id='2078516' first='No' last='Guts No Glory'] on the MadeHoops Circuit this grassroots cycle. He's shown he can operate in a variety of ways on both ends, excelling as a communicator, anchor and stretch-center when opportunity presents itself. He's got a bright future in the state.</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-68073c0e9e744"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith checks in at 96th overall and the ninth-ranked center prospect in the latest rankings market corrections for the 2027 class. Smith was a double-double machine at Southeastern Christian Academy this past season. He racked up 14 double-doubles while averaging 16.2 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per contest as a sophomore. He shot 55 percent from the field while holding his own as a presence in the painted area. He'll be one to keep an eye on in the NCISAA Freelance landscape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2762396"],"_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-68073c0e9e782"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nicholson rounds things out at the center position out of Warren County at No. 10, 112th overall. He's a prospect with potential given his ability to fly around and make things happen on both ends of the floor. He finished the season averaging 10.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 blocks per game. He was a top shot-blocker in the NCHSAA 1A East ranks and beyond, ranking seventh overall in blocks per contest in the state, according to MaxPreps. He'll be a young big man to keep track of over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->