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<p>As we begin to unveil the updates for the <em>Class of 2027</em>, we'll start by taking a look at the updated <em>Top 10</em>.</p>
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<p>There was some signinificant movement within the <em>Top 10</em>; including a new <strong><em>#1</em></strong> and two newcomers to the list.</p>
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<p>Here is a look at what the top of the class now looks like in New England:</p>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2195047' first='Patrick' last='Otey']:</em></strong> The <em>St. Thomas More School</em> wing is a <em>Top 50</em> prospect in this class and stands out with his offensive versatility, particularly as a scorer. He can operate on or off the ball in the half court, scores it at multiple levels, and has some defensive versatility too. He holds offers from <strong><em>Syracuse</em></strong>, <strong><em>Villanova</em></strong>, <strong><em>Xavier</em></strong>, <strong><em>Washington</em></strong>, <strong><em>Providence</em></strong>, and <strong><em>Eastern Washington</em></strong>.<br></li>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2470882' first='Theo' last='Edema']:</em></strong> The <em>Cushing Academy</em> big man is a <em>Top 75</em> prospect in this class and makes his presence felt in the paint on both ends of the floor. His ability to dominate on the glass, protect the rim as a shot blocker, and score in a variety of ways around the rim all make him a talented prospect. He holds offers from <strong><em>Maryland</em></strong>, <strong><em>Syracuse</em></strong>, <strong><em>Providence</em></strong>, <strong><em>Tennessee</em></strong>, <strong><em>Oklahoma State</em></strong>, <strong><em>Villanova</em></strong>, and numerous other high major programs.<br></li>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2470964' first='Antonio' last='Pemberton']:</em></strong> The <em>Brewster Academy </em>guard is a <em>Top 100</em> prospect in this class and was a breakout performer this summer, proving to be one of the top perimeter scorers in the country. He's a high level athlete, crafty ball-handler, and can score it from all three levels with a knack for making tough shots. He holds offers from <strong><em>Florida State</em></strong>, <strong><em>Marquette</em></strong>, <strong><em>Utah</em></strong>, <strong><em>Boston College</em></strong>, <strong><em>Georgetown</em></strong>, and a handful of other programs.<br></li>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1958489' first='Clyde' last='Walters']:</em></strong> The <em>Brewster Academy</em> wing is a <em>Top 100</em> prospect in this class and is arguably, the top two-way wing in the country. His versatility, particularly on the defensive end of the floor gives him a high ceiling, while he also impresses with his ability to score in the open floor and make plays above the rim as a finisher. He holds offers from <strong><em>Ole Miss</em></strong>, <strong><em>Syracuse</em></strong>, <strong><em>Georgia State</em></strong>, <strong><em>Tennessee Tech</em></strong>, <strong><em>Kennesaw State</em></strong>, <strong><em>Troy</em></strong>, and <strong><em>Alabama</em></strong>.<br></li>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1682357' first='Markus' last='Kerr']:</em></strong> The <em>Brewster Academy</em> wing is a <em>Top 100</em> prospect in this class and does a great job of impacting games with his versatility on the offensive end of the floor. He's a plus athlete that can get into the paint off the bounce, while also showing the ability to score in the mid-range and from behind the arc. On top of that, he's a high level perimeter defender with great potential on that end of the floor. He holds offers from <strong><em>Boston College</em></strong>, <strong><em>Oklahoma State</em></strong>, <strong><em>Arizona State</em></strong>, <strong><em>Georgia</em></strong>, <strong><em>Georgetown</em></strong>, <strong><em>Virginia Tech</em></strong>, and numerous other programs.<br></li>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2341319' first='Nicolas' last='Mitrovic']:</em></strong> The <em>CATS Academy</em> big man is a <em>Top 150</em> prospect in this class and has a unique skill set that allows him to stretch defenses as a shooter, while also scoring in the paint with his length. He's a two-way rebounder, has some fluidity as a mover, and has the ability to protect the rim as a shot blocker. He holds offers from <em><strong>UTEP</strong></em> and <strong><em>La Salle</em></strong>, as well as significant interest from numerous other programs.<br></li>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2470973' first='Greyson' last='Pierce']:</em></strong> The <em>St. Thomas More School</em> wing is a two-way performer that continues to expand his offensive game while showing some defensive versatility. He's a grab and go rebounder that makes good decisions with the ball in his hands, has the ability to score it in isolation situations, and can really mix it up on the defensive glass. He holds an offer from <strong><em>Albany</em></strong> and interest from a variety of other programs.<br></li>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2407057' first='Declan' last='Griffiths']:</em></strong> The <em>Avon Old Farms School</em> wing is one of the top perimeter scorers in the region, showing a real feel for scoring the basketball from range. He's always in movement on the offensive end of the floor, is a terrific shooter from behind the arc, and can finish above the rim when he gets downhill. He holds offers from <strong><em>Temple</em></strong> and <strong><em>Bryant</em></strong>, as well as interest from other Division I programs from a variety of different conferences.<br></li>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2568339' first='Kamari' last='Whyte']:</em></strong> The <em>Vermont Academy</em> guard is as tough of an on-ball defender as there is in the region and plays with the same tenacity on the offensive end of the floor. He's got great length and is an elite mover laterally that keeps oppponents out of the paint and away from their scoring spots. He scores it at the rim, gets into the paint off the bounce, and has become a more consistent perimeter shooter. He holds offers from <strong><em>Rhode Island</em></strong> and <strong><em>ECU</em></strong>, with interest from a handful more programs at the Division I level.<br></li>
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<li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2470840' first='Josiah' last='Adamson']:</em></strong> The <em>CATS Academy</em> guard took his game to another level this summer, impressing as a perimeter defender and improved long range shooter. He's a plus athlete that can really attack the rim in transition, does a nice job of cutting to the rim without the basketball, and isn't afraid to sit in a stance and defend for the entire length of the floor. He holds offers from <strong><em>Old Dominion</em></strong>, <strong><em>UCF</em></strong>, and <strong><em>Albany</em></strong>.</li>
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<p>Keep an eye throughout the week as we unveil more rankings update content, including <em>Stock Risers</em>, <em>Newcomers</em>, and more for the <em>Class of 2027</em>!</p>
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As we begin to unveil the updates for the Class of 2027, we'll start by taking a look at the updated Top 10.
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