2027 Rankings Update: 10 Prospects Ready to Turn a Corner

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at 10 prospects hovering right outside the Top 100 in the 2027 rankings who look ready to turn a corner and really elevate their recruitment/game in 2025-26.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2676860' first='Manny' last='Vanhook'] - Burlington Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His role will certainly grow with some key departures but he looks prime to take over the reins at the guard spot for the Royals as he looks to be a force in the NCISAA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2762314' first='Tre' last='Williams'] - EE Smith</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A prospect in the Fayetteville area who really stepped up for EE Smith this past season; averaged 20.5 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.5 apg and 1.4 spg as a sophomore </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2415232' first='Tye' last='Clay'] - Burns</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An underrated lead guard with an IQ for making winning plays with consistency; should be a force this season at Burns High</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2802099' first='Evan' last='Robinson'] - Bandys</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stepped up in a big way in their run in last year's state playoffs; good upside given his size at 6-foot-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2918796' first='Aiden' last='Horton'] - Davie</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davie consistently has had a prospect rise up the rankings, Horton is their latest star in their talent-laden roster heading into 2025-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2916215' first='Myles' last='Graves'] - High Point Central </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An electric guard who had a productive grassroots season with Cap City Clutch; looks poised to be a presence on varsity this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2464614' first='Asante' last='Phillip'] - The Burlington School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of their holdovers from last year's roster; can emerge as their top defender and floor general this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2844955' first='Myles' last='Vicks'] - Myers Park</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myers Park has some talent on their roster as they look to return to prominence; look for Vicks to play a key role in their success</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2478852' first='Onur' last='Kurucu'] - Gaston Day</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A recent mover into the Gaston Day School rotation; versatile forward at 6-foot-7 who can operate in a number of roles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1797958' first='Allen' last='Davis II'] - Garner</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An underrated guard who should grow into a role with Garner on varsity this season; lights out shooter potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->