Top Performing Sophomores Class of 2027 Part 1

Here's a look at the sophomore class that features one of the top sophomores in the country, [player_tooltip player_id='2353518' first='Babatunde' last='Oladotun'], fresh off a USA Basketball Mini-camp performance during the final four weekend. Solidifying his place as a legit Top prospect in the class of 2027. This class is loaded with an abundance of guards and forwards that are legitimate Division 1 prospects with power 5 potential. Among the standout players are [player_tooltip player_id='2353561' first='Brandon' last='Woodard'], a 6-8 forward from Bishop McNamara, and J'Lon “Lonnie” Lyons, a 6-2-point guard from Grace Clinton.    Averaged 22.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.3 Steals a game and 23-2 overall record…Babatunde showed excellent patience using shot fakes, pass fakes and pivots and is a particularly good finisher. While he may not be overly explosive off the dribble, he is quick and can beat his defender to get where he wants to with the dribble. Uses jabs and fakes, sets his defender up nicely, and has a quick first step. Baba uses floaters, runners, and scoop shots and is an excellent scorer on the move. He's a crafty and skillful scorer who knows how to create space to get his shot off against taller defenders and has the handle and variety that allows him to beat defenders in isolations with good regularity.     Explosive leaper with solid size. Big hands. Run the floor hard. One of the most efficient transition finishers in the high school ranks. Lob threat out of pick-and-roll and from the dunker spot. Fairly sharp defensive instincts even though that part of his game can improve. Plays the passing lanes and is comfortable protecting the rim in a pinch. Spent most of the season playing toggling from the 3 and the 4 and has decent verticality and shot-blocking timing when he's fully engaged. Fluid athlete who changes speeds with long strides, polished footwork and smooth body control. Still developing physically.     Led the Eagles to a 24-8 record and a Runner-up finish in the Maryland Private School State Championship…The versatile guard who has the size, strength and length to play either backcourt position. He has a feel for the game that allows him to contribute to a variety of ways. The game impacts flashy playmaking operating out of pick-and-roll, including the ability to manipulate a ball screen and get to his spots on the floor. An instinctive scorer who excels in transition and shows the ability to put the ball in the basket from all over the floor. Plays at different speeds and has an advanced floater game for his age. Finishes through contact. Confident shot-maker with range, touch and athleticism to throwing down in crowd pleasing fashion.     Season Notes… Averaged 9.2 points, 3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals a game. James is an exciting open court transitions scorers as they come in the DMV. Explosive, quick aggressive, range, touch, has a full scoring arsenal. Scores the ball in a variety of ways. He can fill it up quickly once he sees one shot drop and creates separation with quick twitch moves. On his drives. He has a good feeling for when to draw defense's attention and uses his instincts to locate open teammates for open opportunities. He is an active off ball defender with a knack for generating deflections.     Darrell is the type of point guard who can bring a crowd to its feet without even scoring a point. He has the ball on a string along with eyes (seemingly) in the back of his head. The lefty, only going into his junior year, played well beyond his years. He touched the paint often, not only that he was not afraid of the spotlight. Impress with his play throughout the season making winning plays throughout the season. The young Davis can flat out play and is worth the price of admission…Reportedly will be attending Spire Academy in Ohio for the 2025-26 season playing for coach Kevin Boyle.     Season Note: Was a major contributor to Meade's 21 game winning streak and trip to the 4A Class State Semi-Final. Averaged 16.8 points a game. Keon was an efficient floor general using his vision and creativity to create for himself and others on the offensive end all season. He has the ball on a string, using his incredible instincts to shift by oncoming defenders as they come at him. He used his craftiness around the rim to finish in traffic and clearly has an advanced understanding of the game for a kid his age. If he continues to develop physically and athletically, there is no reason to believe that the arrow will continue to go up in his development of being a Division 1prospect.

Here's a look at the sophomore class that features one of the top sophomores in the country, Babatunde Oladotun Babatunde Oladotun 6'8" | SG Blake HS | 2026 MD , fresh off a USA Basketball Mini-camp performance during the final four weekend. Solidifying his place as a legit Top prospect in the class of 2027. This class is loaded with an abundance of guards and forwards that are legitimate Division 1 prospects with power 5 potential. Among the standout players are Brandon Woodard Brandon Woodard 6'8" | PF Bishop McNamara | 2027 State #27 Nation MD , a 6-8 forward from Bishop McNamara, and J'Lon “Lonnie” Lyons, a 6-2-point guard from Grace Clinton.