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2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards

2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson May 5, 2025 @ 01:26 PM
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Liam Drayton
Liam Drayton 6'6" | PF | 2027
NC
Reid Johannes
Reid Johannes 6'9" | PF | 2027
NC
Lusemo Macharia
Lusemo Macharia 6'6" | PF | 2027
NC
Malakhi Murphy
Malakhi Murphy 6'6" | PF | 2027
NC
Harry Uwaifo
Harry Uwaifo 6'4" | PF | 2027
NC
Gio Driggers
Gio Driggers 6'5" | PF | 2027
NC
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers 6'6" | PF | 2027
NC
Kamerin Witherspoon
Kamerin Witherspoon 6'5" | PF | 2027
NC
CJ Rosser
CJ Rosser 6'9" | PF | 2027
FL
RJ Morning
RJ Morning 6'6" | PF | 2027
NC
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the Top 10 Power Forwards in the latest 2027 Rankings Market Corrections in the state of North Carolina!</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:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2844959"],"_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-6818cac23f4bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sizeable option out of Providence High to get to know; strong rebounding presence with good instincts attacking the rim/paint with his athleticism; nearly averaged a double-double as a sophomore with 10.5 ppg and 8.9 rpg (8 double-doubles); high upside to breakout this summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2844951' first='Future' last='Prep'] on the grassroots side</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1837062"],"_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-6818cac23f591"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An active forward prospect who cleans up on the glass on both ends; moves well without the ball and can stretch the floor with his mobility; versatile defender to have on the hardwood given his length/agility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2709277"],"_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-6818cac23f62c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A young prospect in the 919 area to get to know at Sanderson High; did well anchoring the defense and holding his own in the paint as a sophomore; one to keep an eye on in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078504' first='BSM' last='Waka Flocka'] rotation given what he can do on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2457760"],"_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-6818cac23f6d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A forward who plays a lot bigger than his listed height of 6-foot-4 in the Greensboro area; led Shining Light Academy this past season with 7.6 rebounds per game; an active prospect who can operate at either forward spot; active rim/paint presence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268829"],"_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-6818cac23f75f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Due to turn a corner soon out of New Hanover High; an inside-out stretch forward who can operate in multiple roles on the floor; underrated athletic prospect; keep an eye out for him with [program_tooltip program_id='2227290' first='Warriors' last='Life Elite'] on the grassroots stage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399911"],"_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-6818cac23f804"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A burden on the hardwood and the gridiron who lets the game come to him; put up 15.3 ppg and 9.5 rpg (10 double-doubles) as a sophomore to lead Heide Trask; keep an eye out for him with [program_tooltip program_id='2077055' first='7th' last='Nation Warriors']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2390551"],"_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-6818cac23f882"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another prospect to know on the hardwood and the gridiron; a bruiser on the hardwood who's more than capable of anchoring a defense; mobile enough to guard either forward spot and the guard spots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2772410"],"_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-6818cac23f8fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another name to keep an eye on this grassroots season with [program_tooltip program_id='2844951' first='Future' last='Prep']; versatile forward who can score in the paint and on the perimeter; had a productive sophomore at Independence with 10.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg and 2.4 bpg; huge upside as a stretch-forward role</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2814045"],"_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-6818cac23f9a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of a few names to watch with [program_tooltip program_id='2234929' first='1' last='of 1 Elite']'s 16U group; a strong stretch-forward presence who put up 16.2 ppg and 9.9 rpg this past season at Porter Ridge; huge upside given his ability to handle/create on the perimeter and in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1948021"],"_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-6818cac23fa3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A national prospect already in the 2027 class out of the 252 area; well seasoned through two years of varsity ball at Northern Nash; led the way with 18.8 ppg in 2024-25; due for a big grassroots season with [program_tooltip program_id='2220892' first='Team' last='United'] on the EYBL stage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at the Top 10 Power Forwards in the latest 2027 Rankings Market Corrections in the state of North Carolina!

Liam Drayton

Liam Drayton

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Liam
Drayton PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Providence
|
NC
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
A sizeable option out of Providence High to get to know; strong rebounding presence with good instincts attacking...
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Liam Drayton

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: Providence
Club: Future Prep
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RJ Morning

RJ Morning

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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RJ
Morning PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Wesleyan Christian Academy
|
NC
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
An active forward prospect who cleans up on the glass on both ends; moves well without the ball...
Written by Jay Anderson
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RJ Morning

Instagram
State: North Carolina
School: Wesleyan Christian Academy
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Malakhi Murphy

Malakhi Murphy

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Malakhi
Murphy PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Sanderson
|
NC
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
A young prospect in the 919 area to get to know at Sanderson High; did well anchoring the...
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Malakhi Murphy

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: Sanderson
Club: BSM Waka Flocka
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Harry Uwaifo

Harry Uwaifo

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Harry
Uwaifo PF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Shining Light Academy
|
NC
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
A forward who plays a lot bigger than his listed height of 6-foot-4 in the Greensboro area; led...
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Harry Uwaifo

Instagram
State: North Carolina
School: Shining Light Academy
Club: NC Spartans
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Kamerin Witherspoon

Kamerin Witherspoon

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Kamerin
Witherspoon PF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
New Hanover
|
NC
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
Due to turn a corner soon out of New Hanover High; an inside-out stretch forward who can operate...
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Kamerin Witherspoon

State: North Carolina
School: New Hanover
Club: Warriors Life Elite
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Gio Driggers

Gio Driggers

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Gio
Driggers PF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Heide Trask
|
NC
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
A burden on the hardwood and the gridiron who lets the game come to him; put up 15.3...
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Gio Driggers

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: Heide Trask
Club: 7th Nation Warriors
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Andrew Rogers

Andrew Rogers

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Andrew
Rogers PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Dudley
|
NC
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
Another prospect to know on the hardwood and the gridiron; a bruiser on the hardwood who’s more than...
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Andrew Rogers

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: Dudley
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Lusemo Macharia

Lusemo Macharia

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Lusemo
Macharia PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Independence
|
NC
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
Another name to keep an eye on this grassroots season with Future Prep ; versatile forward who can...
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Lusemo Macharia

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: Independence
Club: Future Prep
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Reid Johannes

Reid Johannes

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Reid
Johannes PF
Class
2027
Height
6'9"
HS
1 Of 1 Academy
|
NC
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
One of a few names to watch with 1 of 1 Elite ‘s 16U group; a strong stretch-forward...
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Reid Johannes

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: 1 Of 1 Academy
Club: 1 of 1 Elite
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CJ Rosser

CJ Rosser

HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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CJ
Rosser PF
Class
2027
Height
6'9"
HS
Southeastern Prep
|
FL
2027 Rankings Market Corrections: Top 10 Power Forwards
A national prospect already in the 2027 class out of the 252 area; well seasoned through two years...
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CJ Rosser

State: Florida
School: Southeastern Prep
Club: Team United
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