Grassroots Intro: 2027 Prospects on the Rise

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some underrated prospects on the rise in the 2027 class in the latest Grassroots Intro series!</h2>   USE CODE anderson30 for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a> today!    Neve is a 6-foot-5 tweener wing/forward doing damage on the grassroots scene with 17U [program_tooltip program_id='2078471' first='Carolina' last='Riptide']. He's shown he can operate at multiple positions and fresh off another varsity season with Carson High as his development continues. He was one of the Riptide's leading scorers in a victory over [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'] this past weekend at the Phenom Grassroots TOC. He remains a budding prospect for DI and DII programs to target given his ability to compete on the hardwood as a defender, rebounder and scorer.     Watkins is slowly emerging as the featured name to know with [program_tooltip program_id='2417097' first='Team' last='Ish'] on the NxtPro Hoops scene. He's a scrappy guard who defends at a high level then really throws a wrench in gameplans with his ability to knock down shots at volume. He's a sizeable guard at 6-foot-3 for DI and DII programs to get to know heading into the grassroots season.     Schrinel is a budding name to covet in Virginia's 2027 class out of Freeman High with Team [program_tooltip program_id='2416185' first='Loaded' last='804']. He's shown he can operate in a variety of ways with his size at 6-foot-5 and fresh off big weekend at the Phenom 757 Showcase. He averaged a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds on the weekend as Team [program_tooltip program_id='2416185' first='Loaded' last='804'] went 3-1 in game action. He's a wing/forward prospect who's quick off the floor with his finishing ability at the rim. He's shown no signs of slowing down playing against older competition.     Rogers is a productive presence in the [program_tooltip program_id='2399240' first='Dub' last='Salem'] rotation in NC's 2027 class to make note of. He's quite the connector given his ability to defend with energy and move without the ball to make things happen as a playmaker on the fly. He produced 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 steals per game at the MadeHoops East Mania as they went 4-0. He's a prospect out of Tuscola High with quite the glue-guy ingredients in his wheelhouse working his way up the PH radar.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/neilrogersbball/status/1911637240863764710?s=46&t=qEXdE3QMoZ3BIGZhga0-ng </div></figure>     A sizeable name to get to know in North Carolina's 2027 class with [program_tooltip program_id='2234929' first='1' last='of 1 Elite'], [player_tooltip player_id='2814045' first='Reid' last='Johannes'] is a rising star. He's a mobile forward at 6-foot-9 who's shown he can make things happen in a hurry with his athleticism and skill set. He was a terror at Porter Ridge this past season and broke the Union County record for most rebounds in a game with 24. Look for his name to grow on the recruiting scene as a D1 prospect soon enough!     Fresh off a strong varsity start to the season, [player_tooltip player_id='2711273' first='Trent' last='Davies'] is slowly becoming one to know in NC's 2027 class. He was a top scorer on the NCCSA scene with 19.9 points, 3.7 assists, 3.5 steals and 2.9 rebounds per game in his varsity debut. At 6-foot, he doesn't limit himself to just guard duties, taking pride in handling rebounding and defensive duties as well. He's a face for DII and DIII programs to get eyes on with Wilmington Excel.