Ohio State Tournament: Mike’s Friday 2027 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Circuit made a trip to Columbus for a weekend filled with basketball at Fieldhouse USA, in this article I'll break down the 2027 standouts I saw on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140886"],"_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-683a70e4594a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Back with Nova Village 17 U this weekend, Perkins did what I usually notice him doing which is applying incredible defensive pressure as well as attacking off the bounce to the rim. You won't find many (if any) better point of attack defenders than Perkins in Ohio and his quick hands allow him to rack up the steals. You don't see many 2027 kids playing major role on circuit teams anywhere but Perkins has consistently found ways to be impactful with this nova village group alongside other Division I prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2838844"],"_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-683a70e4594ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haskins was shooting the lights out in the first half as his 937 Hoop Dreams 16 U squad had a dominant victory to open up their tournament run. Haskins started the game with a 3-pointer on the wing and didn't look back. I like that Haskins plays the game on balance, using jump stops and pivots to avoid turning the ball over. With a smooth shooting stroke from long distance and some slick moves to the rim, Haskins was a standout performer on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2405267"],"_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-683a70e45954a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loyd was playing with a ton of confidence on Friday evening and played a key part in a blowout victory for his team. Making shots off the catch, Loyd's teammates did a nice job of finding him open on the wing and letting him knock down shots. My favorite play of Loyd came in transition when he fed his teammate with a sweet behind the back pass for an easy layup. Nice to see steady improvement from 937 Hoop Dreams from the first time I watched them in April for multiple players, including Loyd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2870401"],"_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-683a70e459591"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The most confident player on his team, Boyd was making plays by getting to his preferred left hand where he could either pull-up or get to the rim off the dribble. Having to score for himself and set the table for his teammates, Boyd competed and had made some tough buckets on Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2479749"],"_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-683a70e4595d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I really liked what I saw from Ross in transition on Friday night due to his ability to get a head of steam and play at the rim with his size and fluidity on the wing. Tied for the team lead with 15 points in the win, Ross has the physical tools you look for with a two way wing. Near the end of the first half Ross even knocked down a 3-pointer to show a little jump shooting ability as well. Intriguing prospect from central Ohio's 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575889"],"_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-683a70e459628"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Willis was making some tough shots from long range on Friday as his perimeter shooting ability and confidence creating for himself off the dribble has taken a noticeable jump from when I saw him last fall in the Midwest Fall League. Willis has always been known as a shooter but his confidence to take and make tougher shots was on display on Friday evening and he even beat a few defenders off the dribble for either floaters or dishes to his teammates. If Willis and his team can get consistent stops defensively, they could make some noise this weekend with the offensive talent on their team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->