Live Period Film Review: 2027 Prospects (Part I)

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some of the film in review from the June Live Period in Part I of the 2027 Prospects Live Period Film Review!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1280889' first='LJ' last='Smith IV'] | Team Thad</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's playing up on the 17U stage with Team Thad following a strong varsity season out of Lincolnton High. In short, he's shown no signs of slowing down, averaging 11.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game on 37.9 percent (11-of-29) shooting from behind the arc. He's a prospect set to grow on the national stage with Team Thad given his ability to shoot the ball with range and score in bunches. He can create with and without the ball in his hands and is even more lethal given his length defensively. He utilizes his skills well to make an impact on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HitmenHoops/status/1925374782444339350","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HitmenHoops/status/1925374782444339350 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1571119' first='King' last='Kendrick'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kendrick is a prospect in the 2027 class out of North Carolina who can fill up the stat sheet as well as utilize both hands in a variety of ways to make things happen. He put up stellar numbers in Memphis at EYBL Session II as quite the head-turning point guard. His ability to attack the paint with pace as well as his passing ability makes him an easy HM target for colleges to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dylan_lutey/status/1924859457667776569?s=46u0026amp;t=qEXdE3QMoZ3BIGZhga0-ng","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dylan_lutey/status/1924859457667776569?s=46u0026amp;t=qEXdE3QMoZ3BIGZhga0-ng </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2391283' first='Caden' last='Bregu'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2078543' first='Team' last='Stacked'] 2027</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A crafty guard who likes to get into the teeth of the defense before dishing off the ball for an easy layup for his teammates. He's quite the lead guard to get to know in the 2027 ranks with [program_tooltip program_id='2078543' first='Team' last='Stacked']. He did well in showcasing his talents in their backcourt as they went 4-0 through the first June Live Period at the Phenom G3 Showcase in Raleigh this past weekend. He's a budding prospect for DII and DIII programs in the region to get on their radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/caden_bregu_/status/1924259981391528222?s=46u0026amp;t=qEXdE3QMoZ3BIGZhga0-ng","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/caden_bregu_/status/1924259981391528222?s=46u0026amp;t=qEXdE3QMoZ3BIGZhga0-ng </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2299524' first='Jayonta' last='Blanchard'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2077055' first='7th' last='Nation Warriors']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A crafty shooter with range who isn't afraid to space the floor with his shooting or his ability to make plays for others; he's slowly climbing up the radar of DI and DII programs in need of a combo guard who can score, pass and defend; he's fresh off averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.0 rebounds at the Phenom G3 Live this past weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ4KkPttdeX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ4KkPttdeX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2390554' first='Javian' last='White'] | Team Scoot</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White has been impressive in the Team Scoot backcourt as they continue their ascent on the NXTPro 16 stage. He's a prospect who's shown he can knock down shots with range as well as finish in traffic through contact with his budding athleticism. He's a prospect for DII and DIII programs in the region to get eyes on given what he can do on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jvn_white/status/1924603982225281342","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jvn_white/status/1924603982225281342 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->