New Rankings Released for 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankings coverage continues in New England with an update to the rankings for the <em>Class of 2027</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>St. Thomas More's</em> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2195047' first='Patrick' last='Otey']</em></strong><b> </b>continues to hold down the <strong><em>#1</em></strong> spot in this class. The Connecticut guard has impressed since returning to the region, showing the ability to be both a versatile scorer and defender. He's a <em>Top 50</em> prospect in the country with plenty of high major interest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <strong><em>#2</em></strong> spot in this update belongs to <em>Cushing Academy's</em> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2470882' first='Theo' last='Edema']</em></strong>. The Massachusetts forward continues to assert himself around the rim on both ends of the floor, capitalizing on his impressive physical gifts to dominant in the paint. He's another <em>Top 50</em> prospect nationally that is also attracting high major programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming in at <strong><em>#3</em></strong> in this update is <em>Brewster Academy's</em> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2470964' first='Antonio' last='Pemberton']</em></strong>. The New Hampshire guard is arguably the top scorer in the class in New England and continues to stand out on both ends of the floor with his athleticism and instincts. A <em>Top 75</em> prospect in the country, he's another prospect that is attracting the attention of high major programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <strong><em>#4</em></strong> ranked prospect is <em>Brewster Academy's</em> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1682357' first='Markus' last='Kerr']</em></strong>. The New Hampshire wing stands out with his athleticism, shows signs of the ability to be a lockdown defender, and impresses with his feel for the game with the basketball in his hands. He's another <em>Top 75</em> prospect nationally that is garnering plenty of attention at the high major level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding out the <em>Top 5</em> is <em>Vermont Academy's</em> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2568339' first='Kamari' last='Whyte']</em></strong>. The Vermont guard is an elite perimeter defender that wows in the open floor with his athleticism, while also showing an improved overall feel for the game in the half-court. He's a fringe <em>Top 100</em> prospect that should breakout nationally this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, 175 prospects have been ranked in this update, with an additional 237 appearing on the&nbsp;<em>Watch List</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All six New England states are represented in these rankings, with prospects coming from the NEPSAC, the Power 5, the Nike EYBL Scholastic League, and each of the six state associations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Positionally, these rankings feature 28&nbsp;<em>Point Guards</em>, 45&nbsp;<em>Combo Guards</em>, 28&nbsp;<em>Shooting Guards</em>, 28&nbsp;<em>Small Forwards</em>, 29&nbsp;<em>Power Forwards</em>, and 17&nbsp;<em>Centers</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye on the site throughout the week as we highlight the Top 10, Newcomers, Risers, and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->