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<p><em>The 2027 class is starting to take shape on the Prep Hoops Circuit, a new wave of breakout talent is quickly emerging. These underclassmen have taken advantage of early-season opportunities, using strong performances to boost their stock and announce themselves as serious prospects to watch heading into the summer. Here's a breakdown of the 2027 breakout prospects on the rise across the Prep Hoops Circuit.</em></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Fritz Garganta's elite handles and crossovers stood out with his ability to manipulate defenders with pace changes, misdirection, and tight ball control, showcasing quick-twitch handle, capable of shifting gears in an instant. He'd use deceptive setups, showing hesitations, snatch-back dribbles, explosive crossovers and inside-out combos to lull defenders into leaning the wrong way, then explode in the opposite direction.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">An electrifying, high-tempo guard who played at top speed without losing control. Jones applied relentless pressure on defenses by attacking early in transition, probing gaps, and going downhill with purpose. He thrived in chaos, pushing the pace, creating paint touches, and collapsing defenses to create opportunities for himself or others. His speed and aggression made him a constant threat as a lead initiator and transition playmaker.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A cerebral scorer who excelled in pick-and-roll settings and open floor opportunities. Currin showcased elite feel and timing, reading defensive coverages to ghost, reject, or use screens to gain an edge. His isolation bag was deep, mixing behind-the-backs, spins, hesitations, punch dribbles, and between-the-legs moves to keep defenders off balance. Defensively, he stood out for his discipline and technique, rarely reaching or biting on fakes, staying low in a stance, and using his feet to beat offensive players to their spots. A complete two-way guard with IQ and toughness.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2823626' first='Theodore' last='Nelson'] possessed dependable, soft hands and a natural feel as a finisher and connector. Nelson consistently secured tough passes in traffic, particularly off drive-and-dish feeds while diving into the paint and showed the body control and awareness to convert or keep the possession alive. A reliable interior presence with the motor to stay active around the rim.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The quintessential glue guy who consistently made the right basketball play on both ends. Defensively, Thiebaud brought intense on-ball pressure, smothering perimeter scorers and cutting off drives, rarely giving up a clean look or bucket. Offensively, he was highly effective as a secondary playmaker, delivering wrap-around passes in tight spaces and driving baseline with the vision to kick to shooters at the top. His unselfishness, instincts, and discipline elevated his team's flow and efficiency.</p>
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The 2027 class is starting to take shape on the Prep Hoops Circuit, a new wave of breakout talent is quickly emerging. These underclassmen have taken advantage of early-season opportunities, using strong performances to boost their stock and announce themselves as serious prospects to watch heading into the summer. Here's a breakdown of the 2027 breakout prospects on the rise across the Prep Hoops Circuit.
HEIGHT
5'9"
POS
PG/CG
CLASS
2027
State:
Louisiana
School:
Holy Savior Menard
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
PG/CG
CLASS
2027
State:
Texas
School:
Hightower
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
PG/SG
CLASS
2027
State:
Oklahoma
School:
Sapulpa
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HEIGHT
6'7"
POS
PF/SF
CLASS
2027
State:
Texas
School:
St. Johns
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
SF
CLASS
2027
State:
Texas
School:
Stephenville High School
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