New England's 2027 Watch List

Rankings week coverage wraps up today for the Class of 2027 with a look at the Watch List.   Here are 10 prospects of note from the Watch List for the Class of 2027.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568441' first='Archer' last='Daniels']   A 6'4" wing out of the Groton School, Daniels is a prospect that stands out with his combination of positional size, feel for the game, and two-way versatility. Defensively, he does a nice job of protecting the rim with his length, both as a shot blocker and as a presence in the paint. Offensively, he gets up and down the floor quickly, looking particularly impressive in transition, where he can get to the rim and finish with either hand. He can score with his back to the basket and even shows signs of being able to space the floor down the road.   [player_tooltip player_id='2367409' first='Chris' last='Boyd']   A 6'4" wing out of Central Catholic, Boyd has great length on the wing and the ability to impact games on both ends of the floor. He's a dynamic cutter that can finish over size at the rim, shows a good nose for the ball on the offensive glass, and has the ability to finish plays through contact. He continues to expand his play out to the perimeter and shows signs of shot making ability that he can build on. Defensively, he can guard up or down a position, really cleans up on the glass, and has the ability to use his length as a shot blocker around the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='2565679' first='Donovan' last='Rohrs']   A 6'0" guard out of King Philip, Rohrs has the ability to stretch the floor as a shot maker while also showing some impressive long term potential. His standout skill is his ability to shoot the basketball as he has a high release point and deep range on his jumper. He moves well without the basketball, slides into passing lanes off of his teammates drives, and does a nice job of being shot ready on the catch. He leverages his shooting to open up driving lanes and can finish with length at the rim. As he adds strength, he should continue to grow as a defensive presence.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568468' first='George' last='Demeter']   A 6'4" wing out of Brimmer & May School, Demeter is a gifted shooter that continues to elevate his overall game on the offensive end of the floor. He makes threes in bunches, showing the ability to get open while using screens or creating space with the ball in his hands. He can break down defenders off the bounce, gets into the lane, and finishes over size at the rim. Defensively, he can guard both backcourt spots and does a nice job of making things hard on opposing ball-handlers while also creating a fair amount of steals and deflections.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568471' first='Hayden' last='Krause']   A 6'1" guard out of St. Mark's, Krause impacts the game with his motor and work ethic. Defensively, he does a nice job of making plays in passing lanes, showing good instincts, impressive burst, and the ability to force turnovers that lead to easy baskets in transition. Offensively, he's a shot maker from behind the arc, getting into his shot quickly and showing nice elevation on his jumper. He moves well without the basketball, does a nice job of showing his hands as a target, and can utilize shot fakes to open up driving lanes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711387' first='Jackson' last='Davis']   A 6'0" guard out of Enfield, Davis is a dynamic presence on the offensive end of the floor. He's a fluid mover with impressive athleticism and nice burst. He stands out with his ability to finish plays in the paint, while also making shots from behind the arc. His ability to score with the ball in his hands is a seperator, as he's a creator that does a nice job of creating space. He plays through contact, finishes strongly at the rim, and can even make shots in the mid-range. Defensively, he's an aggressive on-ball defender that is willing to mix it up in the paint for rebounds.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711404' first='Jaziah' last='Mazzulla']   A 5'9" guard out of Bishop Hendricken, Mazzulla operates as a lead guard that makes plays with a high basketball IQ and good feel for the game on the offensive end of the floor. He makes good reads in ball screens, utilizes an impressive floater game to finish over size, and even knocks down threes in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he thrives while guarding the ball as he's willing to sit in a stance and can really move his feet to stay in front of the ball. He forces turnovers at a high rate and does a nice job of quickly turning those into transition opportunities.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711431' first='Liam' last='MacPhee']   A 6'1" guard out of Stoneham, MacPhee can operate on or off the ball offensively while also showing the ability to guard either perimeter spot on the defensive end of the floor. He does a nice job of creating for others in the half-court, showing good floor vision and the ability to make plays out of ball screens. He's efficient in transition, often making the right play either to score himself or to set up teammates. He scores at the rim, does a nice job of finishing over size, and has an impressive feel as a cutter. Defensively, he jumps passing lanes to create steals and is often first to the floor for loose balls.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711476' first='Rocco' last='Perito']   A 6'3" wing out of North Haven, Perito is a next level perimeter shooter than can get into his shot in a variety of ways. He's a capable ball-handler that shows the ability to step into threes with the ball in his hands, uses screens off the ball to get open as a mover, and can get his shot off quickly in catch and shoot situations. He has deep range on his jumper, a quick trigger, and uses shot fakes to get defenders to go by while also showing a slide dribble to get into his shot. Defensively, his positional size and length allow him to guard multiple positions and to make plays in passing lanes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711492' first='Tyreese' last='Gaither Jr.']   A 5'7" guard out of Kolbe Cathedral, Gaither Jr. is electric in the open floor while also doing a nice job of creating in the half-court. He gets to his spots off the bounce, makes really good reads out of ball screens, and shows the ability to go by defenders in isolation situations. He continues to improve as a perimeter shooter, but really shines with his ability to handle the basketball. Defensively, his low center of gravity helps him as an on ball defender and he does a nice job of moving laterally to keep opponents out of the paint while also creating steals with his quick hands.   This article concludes our rankings update coverage for the Class of 2027, but keep an eye out as we wrap up our coverage later this week for the Class of 2028!

Rankings week coverage wraps up today for the Class of 2027 with a look at the Watch List.