Zero Gravity Fall Tip-off: 2027-2029 standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, September 13th, I attended the Zero Gravity Fall Tip-off at Starland Sportsplex in Hanover, MA. I watched every team in the top varsity division and also caught some of the top 9th and 10th grade teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/09/zero-gravity-fall-tip-off-2026-standouts/">Zero Gravity Fall Tip-off: 2026 standouts</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To conclude my coverage, here are some 2027-2029 players who stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2621104"],"_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-68c81dc51f6e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Poage is super intriguing as a long-term front-court prospect. The 6-foot-6 power forward is super skinny and looks like he has a lot of growing left to do, but he already has a skillset that's well beyond his years. He handles it well for his size and has some nice slow footwork in the paint; he made multiple nice eurostep moves in the lane and finished with solid touch on numerous occasions. The outside shot is still coming along, but I think he has the foundation of really good touch, which I could see being pushed to the perimeter eventually. Too early to know how Poage projects as a college prospect, but the freshman is in a really good place and should have a good chance for varsity minutes this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568435"],"_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-68c81dc51f754"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paliling is a heady point guard who never tries to do too much and is willing to make simple plays for his teammates. He has a shifty off the dribble game and is able to puncture the paint, and he sees the floor well despite his lack of size. He also does a good job running the floor as a PG and making decisions in transition. His height is going to limit his college recruitment, but he should be able to have a solid junior season at Champlain Valley Union High School this year and perhaps some more physical growth or major quickness improvements could change his college outlook. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Connor Dubois","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Champlain Valley Union High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Duncan Hoops","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c81dc51f810"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dubois has a sollid combination of size and skill and can do multiple things offensively. He's capable as both a mid range and three point shooter – though he could be a lot more consistent there – but he can also use his length to finish over bigger players in the lane. He seems to have a pretty good understanding of off ball movement and passing, too, which allows him to play within an offensive system, and his physical tools allow him to have an impact on the glass. Some improvements to his physicality and athletic pop, as well as his shooting ability, would massively improve his D3 chances. That being said, he should be a solid player at Champlain Valley Union HS this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jack Donovan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"South Burlington High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Duncan Hoops","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c81dc51f8ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Donovan hasn't come close to reaching his full development physically, but his skillset with the ball in his hands is really impressive. He has a good feel for the game in the pick and roll and can make the one-handed live-dribble pocket pass to the roller with either hand quite effortlessly. Donovan has good vision and the willingness to get his teammates involved once he touches the paint, and I like the way he changes speed and directions – decisively and fundamentally. The sophomore has tons of time to develop physically, and my guess is he'll make big strides this season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Patrick Mollon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Archbishop Williams High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Braintree Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c81dc51f944"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mollon is a dog on defense and does all of the things you want to see as a coach. He takes care of the ball, he finds teammates when they're open, he cuts hard off the ball, and he competes incredibly hard on the defensive end. He consistently got to the offensive glass and also dove on the floor for multiple loose balls. Mollon will need to improve his outside shooting and ball handling ability if he wants to eventually play at the college level, but he has LOTS of time to do so and will try to have an impact at Archbishop Williams this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->