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Hidden Gems – 2027 Wings

Hidden Gems – 2027 Wings
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp March 23, 2026 @ 08:52 AM
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Braylon Byrd
Braylon Byrd 6'2" | SF/PF | 2027
MI
Jake Bixby
Jake Bixby 6'0" | SG/PG | 2027
MI
Aiden Barnes
Aiden Barnes 6'4" | SF/PF | 2027
MI
Ian Roberts
Ian Roberts 6'4" | 190 lbs | SG | 2027
MI
Eli Caid
Eli Caid 6'2" | SF | 2027
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 has some talented wings at all levels. We're going to look at some of these wings that could be classified as "Hidden Gems". </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2437038"],"_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-69c145b8d0b4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roberts has gotten some press, but young men in northern Michigan almost always deserve more. Roberts can flat out fill it up from beyond the arc. He averaged over 23 points per game this high school season and, like last summer, will draw eyes to his game this grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2844976"],"_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-69c145b8d0bb3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Byrd is a player that I'm high on. I think he can have a huge say in Ann Arbor Skyline's success next season. Byrd's improvement arc is tremendous and I'd expect it to continue this summer. Byrd is an athletic wing that works hard off the ball. He's a smart and effective shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2495267"],"_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-69c145b8d0c02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woodhaven had a really good season and Barnes could be a huge part of them playing it back next year. He's athletic and free moving, especially on the offensive end. Barnes can change direction with good hip movement and can get defenders out of guarding position. He also has a nose for the ball off the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2776445"],"_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-69c145b8d0c4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bixby is from a small school up north, but he's shown a pretty big game. He's showed off the ability to score from all 3 levels. Bixby can dribble into a 3 pointer and can also score as a baseline cutter. I really like his versatility in being able to play on and off the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2434791"],"_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-69c145b8d0c97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caid has a well rounded game and was seen contributing in a variety of ways this high school season. It felt like something different about his game stuck out at various times. You'd see that he hit a couple triples. Then the next game you'd see that he had a couple blocks. Then you'd hear that he played solid perimeter D. Caid should have an eye on him this grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The class of 2027 has some talented wings at all levels. We're going to look at some of these wings that could be classified as "Hidden Gems".

Ian Roberts

Ian Roberts

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 190
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Ian
Roberts SG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Beaverton
|
MI
Hidden Gems – 2027 Wings
Roberts has gotten some press, but young men in northern Michigan almost always deserve more. Roberts can flat...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Ian Roberts

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State: Michigan
School: Beaverton
Club: REAL Basketball
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Braylon Byrd

Braylon Byrd

MI
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2027
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Braylon
Byrd SF/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Skyline (Ann Abor, Mi)
|
MI
Hidden Gems – 2027 Wings
Byrd is a player that I’m high on. I think he can have a huge say in Ann...
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Braylon Byrd

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State: Michigan
School: Skyline (Ann Abor, Mi)
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Aiden Barnes

Aiden Barnes

MI
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2027
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Aiden
Barnes SF/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Woodhaven
|
MI
Hidden Gems – 2027 Wings
Woodhaven had a really good season and Barnes could be a huge part of them playing it back...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Aiden Barnes

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State: Michigan
School: Woodhaven
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Jake Bixby

Jake Bixby

MI
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Jake
Bixby SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Traverse City Saint Francis
|
MI
Hidden Gems – 2027 Wings
Bixby is from a small school up north, but he’s shown a pretty big game. He’s showed off...
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Jake Bixby

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State: Michigan
School: Traverse City Saint Francis
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Eli Caid

Eli Caid

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Eli
Caid SF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
St. Joseph
|
MI
Hidden Gems – 2027 Wings
Caid has a well rounded game and was seen contributing in a variety of ways this high school...
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State: Michigan
School: St. Joseph
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