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Central Virginia Report: 2027 Prospects (Part 3)

Central Virginia Report: 2027 Prospects (Part 3)
Eric Wallace
Eric Wallace January 30, 2026 @ 08:29 PM
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Baur Lloyd
Baur Lloyd 6'2" | SG | 2027
VA
Bryce Giles
Bryce Giles 6'2" | PF | 2027
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Central Virginia continues to produce a deep pool of college-level basketball talent, and the 2027 class is already showing impressive promise. Across the region, a number of juniors are emerging with strong production, versatility, and long-term upside while playing key roles for winning programs. Here's a look at some of the top 2027 standouts in Central Virginia who are building momentum and positioning themselves as priority prospects going into the next recruiting cycle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2085879"],"_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-697d6926bc6fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Giles is a productive, undersized post who relies on strength, good hands, and solid footwork to be effective inside. He does a strong job carving out space in the lane and uses angles and positioning to finish over bigger defenders. He also brings added value with the ability to knock down open perimeter shots and handle the ball when needed, giving him a more versatile offensive profile.</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":"Colton Kessick","_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":"6'2u0022","_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":"The Covenant School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-697d6926bc7f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kessick is a double-digit scorer for the Eagles this season and a consistent offensive contributor. He is a smart, skilled wing who understands how to play within the flow of the game. A capable shot-maker, he provides reliable perimeter scoring and spacing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2815333"],"_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-697d6926bc86d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lloyd is a skilled guard who reclassified to the 2027 class and is contributing over 5 points per game on a deep, talented Barons roster. Originally from Texas, he is a capable shooter who plays with toughness and composure. His high basketball IQ shows in his decision-making and overall floor awareness.</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":"Kymani Dinkins","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_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":"Orange County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-697d6926bc90c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dinkins is a high-scoring, strong, athletic point guard who consistently pressures defenses with his physical tools. He plays with toughness and a competitive edge that shows up on both ends of the floor. A multi-sport athlete, he also contributes on the football field.</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":"Haden Morris","_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":"6'3u0022","_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":"St. Anne's Belfield","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-697d6926bc98f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morris is averaging over 7 points and nearly 5 rebounds per game for the Saints and provides steady production. He is a tough, smart player who does most of his offensive work inside the arc. A three-sport athlete, he also competes in football and baseball, showcasing his overall athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Central Virginia continues to produce a deep pool of college-level basketball talent, and the 2027 class is already showing impressive promise. Across the region, a number of juniors are emerging with strong production, versatility, and long-term upside while playing key roles for winning programs. Here's a look at some of the top 2027 standouts in Central Virginia who are building momentum and positioning themselves as priority prospects going into the next recruiting cycle.

Bryce Giles

Bryce Giles

VA
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Bryce
Giles PF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Nelson County
|
VA
Central Virginia Report: 2027 Prospects (Part 3)
Giles is a productive, undersized post who relies on strength, good hands, and solid footwork to be effective...
Written by Eric Wallace
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Bryce Giles

State: Virginia
School: Nelson County
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Colton Kessick

Colton Kessick

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027

Colton Kessick

School: The Covenant School
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Baur Lloyd

Baur Lloyd

VA
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Baur
Lloyd SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Blue Ridge
|
VA
Central Virginia Report: 2027 Prospects (Part 3)
Lloyd is a skilled guard who reclassified to the 2027 class and is contributing over 5 points per...
Written by Eric Wallace
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Baur Lloyd

State: Virginia
School: Blue Ridge
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Kymani Dinkins

Kymani Dinkins

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Kymani Dinkins

School: Orange County
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Haden Morris

Haden Morris

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Haden Morris

School: St. Anne's Belfield
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