2027 Rankings: Swing Players

Use promo code OKHoops50 at checkout for a discount on your first month's subscription.   Breaking down five prospects in the Class of 2027 who while already impressive can still reach further heights.    Mitchell is already established as one of the best talents in Oklahoma. He's really good. Has the type of athleticism that pops off the screen. He has a mega watt smile that only adds to the star potential. When it comes to elite prospects like Joc, it's the difference between good or great. Right now when tracking his development to other similar top tier guards over the last decade in Oklahoma, he's only good. He has yet to make the jump to great.   Because of his playing style and looks, he's often called Baby Ant. After Anthony Edwards. While there are similarities, he's also quite similar in athleticism and height wise to another NBA player, Marcus Smart. The difference is Smart in high school had an one of a kind motor that made him impact the game in multiple ways. When Mitchell isn't scoring, his impact on the court can be muted. That's a key for him to make a; becoming an all around impact player and reaching greatness.     Mason's junior season has been derailed due to a nasty preseason ankle injury. He's been back for about a month now, and while he has had moments it feels like he won't be 100% till grassroots season. The fact that he's pushed himself to come back and contribute for BA is a plus for his competitive nature. Which could set the stage for him to blow up this spring and summer. Because unlike a lot of 6'4 to 6'5 guards who can handle it a bit, he does have true PG potential. Sees the floor well and can read the game. Eager to see what kind of impact he has during the playoffs. And also what he looks like this spring and summer when fully healthy.     Ankrah has some of the best highlights in the state, because he clearly prides himself on his ability to score. There's definitely walking bucket potential. He has a tight handle, hesitation movies and more to pull off the dribble in the mid-range or from three. Has good burst when it comes to getting downhill or rising up to finish with authority in transition. The flashy scoring is there, but the wins haven't quite followed. A playoff push with Ankrah leading the way would show that his scoring is now impactful. Especially as he gears for a EYCL national schedule.     Since Thomas' freshman year, he's been among the best shooters in the Class of 2027. He's shined in that floor spacing role the past two years. Now has taken more of the reigns for the 6A contending Panthers. Has a bit of an unorthodox movement style, but is still effective at playing at his own pace. Can get to his spots off the dribble. Has his head on a swivel to swerve up sweet dimes for his teammates. This has been a breakout junior season for Thomas, and it feels like he could still jump a level or two higher.     The junior forward is the type of prospect who we could look up in a few years and go "how's he playing at that level?".   He has next level height and athleticism. There's these moments where he looks the part of a college player with the way he skies for dunks and blocks. And is agile enough to move along the perimeter and even hit some jumpers. But in a recent viewing it became apparent an area of improvement that will be key to catching coaches' eyes. He needs to dunk everything around the rim. Layups can be swatted easier at the college level while dunks often draw fouls. That's a difference between high school and the grown man ball that is college. If he can maximize his athleticism and start finishing more moves around the rim with dunks, then he'll have a lot of college interest come July.

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