Emerging Standouts: 2027 Breakouts & 2028 Risers

Asa is trending up after a monster sophomore season. Kennesaw State offered in January but it seems inevitable that a slew of offers will come during the Live Period. Montgomery does a lot well on the floor. He routinely stuffs the stat sheet, averaging 16.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.7 blocks. Montgomery is a smooth scorer. He shoots the three with an effortless stroke and glides to the rim for highlight slams. Asa is an inside-out scoring threat and a versatile defender.     Xion has next at BEST Academy. He's a tweener guard, capable of running the show on offense but such a good scorer that he can peel off and play off the ball as a shooter or stay on it as a creator. Evans has a nice feel for the game. He switches speeds and understands where his strong spots on the floor lie. Xion tallied 11.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists as a sophomore.     Tennessee Tech and Presbyterian recently became Tisby's first two D-I offers. Frashad has a chance to emerge as the man at Cross Creek over his final two seasons. The Swiss Army Knife puts his fingerprints all over games on both ends of the floor. With his length and athleticism, Tisby can guard 1-5 with his switchability. He creates mismatches on offense, a smooth slasher that can finish with either hand, finishing strong at the rim.     Moving from Grovetown to Grayson, Curry's usage rate and role will likely change. He still projects out to be one of the top 2027 players in Georgia however with his robust skill set. Standing around 6-foot-5, Curry is a big guard with long arms and explosive athleticism. He's a silky-smooth slasher with a dangerous outside shot. He creates separation with his dribble. MJ put up 17.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3 assists and 1.5 steals per game.     Broome should be the focal point for the Christian Heritage offense as an invaluable catalyst. Nigel's motor alone will help him fill up the box score. He's a quick athlete that burrows his way into the paint whenever he wants. Broome creates for others off the bounce. For his size, Nigel is a very good rebounder. He uses his strength and speed to defend, forcing turnovers and creating transition buckets.     Tomaris is an undersized floor general. Haynes plays with tremendous energy, a sparkplug that sets the tone for the rest of his team. He is fearless when attacking the paint, both as a playmaker and as a rebounder. With his low center of gravity, Haynes is able to dart around the floor. He's a pest on defense using his lateral quickness. He may be a year away from making a substantial impact on the varsity level, currently playing behind a large guard-heavy senior class but Haynes will be an effective player whenever his spot in the rotation is solidified.     Jamarcus passes the eye-test with his size. Being aggressive on offense, sealing and calling for the ball will allow him to assert himself. West alters a lot of shots at the rim. He moves well for his size and has upside to strive toward.