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2027 Rankings Update: New Faces Outside the Top 100

2027 Rankings Update: New Faces Outside the Top 100
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson July 30, 2025 @ 03:15 PM
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Kamaal Smith
Kamaal Smith 5'10" | CG | 2027
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Myles Graves
Myles Graves 6'2" | SG | 2027
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Ladarius Dillard
Ladarius Dillard 5'10" | CG | 2027
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Kevin Powell
Kevin Powell 6'5" | PF | 2027
NC
Ben Whitney
Ben Whitney 6'0" | CG | 2027
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Kareem Anderson
Kareem Anderson 6'0" | CG | 2027
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<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the new prospects in the 2027 class to keep eyes on outside the Top 100 in the latest rankings update.</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!<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a></em>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2232905"],"_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-6889e71054889"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson is a prospect hovering right outside the Top 100 with an explosive edge and tenacity for making things happen whether scoring or distributing the basketball; he's an unselfish combo guard who plays with a ton of energy on both ends of the floor; he's a prospect to keep an eye on at Laney High</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2480745"],"_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-6889d804bdb8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitney is a prospect to get to know out of Cardinal Gibbons; he's got a knack for making things happen by staying in constant motion and around the basketball at all times; he's shown he can knock down shots on the perimeter, clean up on the glass and make plays for others with consistency on the hardwood; he's a prospect for DII/DIII programs in the region to get on their radar</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2887195"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2918102,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6889d804bdc49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dillard is a rising guard prospect to keep an eye on outside the Top 100 rankings at Rockingham County; he's a crafty ballhandler who's shown he can get to the paint and make things happen as a distributor; he'll be one to watch in their backcourt as they look to make noise in the 3A Mid-State Conference</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916216"],"_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-6889d804bdc91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A guard with potential to have a big season in the Orange High backcourt in 2025-26; averaged 4.2 ppg and 1.6 rpg as a sophomore but looks prime to turn a corner in a big way following a very productive June on the varsity stage; long, wiry guard who can score in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916215"],"_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-6889d804bdcd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new face in the High Point Central rotation to make note of; suited up with Southwest Guilford this past season as a sophomore; an aggressive attacker who likes to get downhill but can also knock down shots off the catch; stays active on the glass and keeps plays alive with his activity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2538058"],"_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-6889d804bdd18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An athletic forward prospect to keep an eye on in the Independence High frontcourt in 2025-26; put up 9.5 ppg, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 spg with Hickory Grove Christian in 2024-25 as a sophomore; plays above the rim and with a ton of energy on the hardwood; also a recruit on the football field</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at the new prospects in the 2027 class to keep eyes on outside the Top 100 in the latest rankings update.

Kareem Anderson

Kareem Anderson

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HEIGHT 6'0"
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CLASS 2027
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Kareem
Anderson CG
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2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Laney
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2027 Rankings Update: New Faces Outside the Top 100
Anderson is a prospect hovering right outside the Top 100 with an explosive edge and tenacity for making...
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School: Laney
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Ben Whitney

Ben Whitney

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CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Ben
Whitney CG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Cardinal Gibbons
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NC
2027 Rankings Update: New Faces Outside the Top 100
Whitney is a prospect to get to know out of Cardinal Gibbons; he’s got a knack for making...
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School: Cardinal Gibbons
Club: SW15H Elite
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Ladarius Dillard

Ladarius Dillard

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CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Ladarius
Dillard CG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Rockingham County
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NC
2027 Rankings Update: New Faces Outside the Top 100
Dillard is a rising guard prospect to keep an eye on outside the Top 100 rankings at Rockingham...
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School: Rockingham County
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Kamaal Smith

Kamaal Smith

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CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Kamaal
Smith CG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Orange
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NC
2027 Rankings Update: New Faces Outside the Top 100
A guard with potential to have a big season in the Orange High backcourt in 2025-26; averaged 4.2...
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Kamaal Smith

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School: Orange
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Myles Graves

Myles Graves

NC
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Myles
Graves SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
High Point Central
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2027 Rankings Update: New Faces Outside the Top 100
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School: High Point Central
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Kevin Powell

Kevin Powell

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PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Kevin
Powell PF
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2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Independence
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2027 Rankings Update: New Faces Outside the Top 100
An athletic forward prospect to keep an eye on in the Independence High frontcourt in 2025-26; put up...
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School: Independence
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