Top Performing Sophomores Class of 2027 Part 2

The second part of the top-performing sophomore's list features prospects who had impressive high school seasons. Played a major role on varsity this year. playing like seasoned upperclassmen.    Led the Jaguars to a 22-4 record. Finished the season averaging 12.3 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals a game…Brandon is a strong power/finesse forward that affects the game in a variety of ways on the floor. His ability to grab and go with the ball to start the break is impressive for a young man his size… His energy level is tough for opposing players to match so he usually wins the matchup in the paint. He is skilled and offensively finishes around the rim with either hand when he gets offensive rebounds or when he receives the ball from his teammates. But his ability to knock down the perimeter jumper with consistency is noteworthy as well. This could be a big spring and summer for Brandon. Especially if he can show he can guard and play against the more athletic two-way forwards on an EYBL circuit. Will be playing for Boo Williams Summer League EYBL Travel Club Team.     Season stats: 8.3 points a game, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal a game. Carlos is one of the more intriguing prospects in the sophomore class due to his unique blend of size and shooting touch. He has an advanced perimeter skillset with catch and shoot ability from beyond the arc to go with a couple of go to moves in the mid-post. He will be an impact player on the McDonogh School program for the next two years. Carlos is one of the top multi-athletic prospects in the area also thriving football (WR) prospect as well.     Akol missed the summer circuit last summer and basically the first half of the regular season recovering from an knee injury. But once Akol returns to the court. He showed his length, and quickness was evident in the Maryland Private School State Tournament in March. In the game against DeMatha finished with 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block in 19 minutes of play against DeMatha in a 75-63 defeat. Nyok is an extra-long athletic center who has plenty of potential and upside. Nyok runs the floor effortlessly, he does a good job of blocking/changing shots around the basket and offensively he can score with his back to the basket and shows a soft touch out to 10-12 feet. Wiry frame will need to get stronger to compete against big man that brings a lot of girth to the table.     The jet ball handler averaged 11pts a game for a well-balanced 28-7 St. Frances Academy team… The southpaw showed an excellent feel for when to score or facilitate…The young man can really put the ball in the basket if his team needs it. Legit logo range on jump shot…Calming demeanor yet always putting pressure on the defense. Selfless ability to make so many around him better. Sneaking athletic finisher at the rim as well…True PG!     With his powerful frame Junior was dominant presence in the Baltimore Catholic League this year. He finishes everything with authority on his slam dunks. Combine his athleticism with his long strides and get to the rim with ease. He can post, seals his man nicely and makes quick decisions be it a post move or passing out of the post and sees the floor well. Junior also showed he could square up hit the jumper out to 15 feet and showed a nice jump hook he likes to go to in the post. Was instrumental in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel run to the Baltimore Catholic League Championship with an overall 34-4 record.     Developing young big, best days are ahead of him. When he entered games this season. He had no issues playing big on both ends of the floor. Showing to be an elite rim protecting prospect. Showing timing, technique, length and awareness. Solid rebounder on both ends...Possesses the foot speed to hang with guards on switches well. I was also impressed with his ability to score comfortably from 12 feet and in and with his back to the basket. Agile young running big overall offensive skill set is a work in process. Showed throughout the season to step out and stretch the floor knocking down the 17-foot jumper. Obvious development will be his touch from the perimeter which will be super important moving forward in his long-term potential.

The second part of the top-performing sophomore's list features prospects who had impressive high school seasons. Played a major role on varsity this year. playing like seasoned upperclassmen.