Gwinnett County Midseason Report: 2027 Emerging Prospects

Gwinnett County continues to set the standard for high-level basketball talent in Georgia, and the Class of 2027 is already making noise. Here's a look at several juniors who are off to impressive starts and drawing interest from the next level.    The Norcross junior has improved size, strength and athleticism to go along with a more consistent perimeter jump shot. He has also been more active on the defensive end as he has the ability to guard the 1-4 spots at the high school level. Smith will be an intriguing prospect to monitor for the remainder of the high school season and into the spring/summer.     A capable ball handler and decision maker with positional size, Dos Santos has a high basketball IQ and is a good passer. After having spent last season in Arizona, the member of England's Youth National Team is getting comfortable playing for one of the state's top programs. The junior has good strength and is a solid open shot maker as well.     Romine is a skilled, stretch forward for Hebron Christian with intriguing potential as a college prospect. The junior is comfortable playing away from the basket at the offensive end, moves well without the ball and is a solid shooter from beyond the arc. He has above average athleticism and a good feel for the game.     The high flying junior is exciting to watch for the Spartans this season. The 6'2 guard is excellent in the transition and attacking the rim at the offensive end. He uses his athleticism on the offensive glass and has shown an improved perimeter jump shot this season. Newman can be very effective at the defensive end and has plenty of upside as a prospect in the 2027 class.     While his future is likely on the gridiron at the collegiate level, Patterson is force for the Bulldogs in the frontcourt. His combination of strength, mobility and effort make him very productive on the offensive end and he has shown an improved ability to finish in the paint and handle the ball on the perimeter.     One of the fastest rising prospects in the state's 2027 class, Pemberton is a high scoring guard with size, length and plenty of offensive skill. The junior is scoring over 21 points per game and is a high level shot maker from beyond the arc and in the midrange. His size and high release make him very difficult to guard. Pemberton is a prospect for college coaches to start tracking now.     Another prospect who has a future on the gridiron, Brown is a big, strong post player with very impressive feet and hands. The junior is scoring 13 points per game and grabbing 6.4 rebounds per game for Parkview.

Gwinnett County continues to set the standard for high-level basketball talent in Georgia, and the Class of 2027 is already making noise. Here's a look at several juniors who are off to impressive starts and drawing interest from the next level.