2027's New Top 10 - Prep Hoops

A rankings update for the Class of 2027 calls for a look at the updated Top 10!   Below, we'll take a look at how the Top 10 played our for our spring rankings update:   <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2195047' first='Patrick' last='Otey']: A guard out of the St. Thomas More School in Connecticut, Otey is a Top 50 prospect in the country and one of the best scorers around. He's got good positional size, a solid feel for the game with the ball in his hands, and the ability to score it at a high level in isolation situations. He'll be a high major priority this spring and summer. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2470964' first='Antonio' last='Pemberton']: A guard out of Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, Pemberton has consistently risen up the national rankings and now sits inside the Top 50 nationally. He's incredibly explosive with the ball in his hands, has the ability to score it at all three levels, and is in constant attack mode offensively. He's another prospect that will be a priority recruit at the high major level this summer. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2470882' first='Theo' last='Edema']: A forward out of Cushing Academy in Massachusetts, Edema is one of the nation's top big men and a consensus Top 75 prospect in this class. A major presence in the paint, the 6'11" big man does a terrific job of asserting his will around the basket. He rebounds on both ends of the floor, has good instincts as a shot blocker, and can finish over or through any defender. He'll have his pick of offers to choose from this summer. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1682357' first='Markus' last='Kerr']: A wing out of Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, Kerr is one of the most versatile prospects in the country and currently is a Top 100 prospect in the class. A long and explosive 6'7" wing, he can operate as an on ball creator or off ball scorer offensive and thrives on the defensive end of the floor with his activity level. He will be a heavily recruited prospect this spring and summer. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2568339' first='Kamari' last='Whyte']: A guard out of Vermont Academy in Vermont, Whyte is a prospect that should be in the conversation for a spot in the national rankings this summer. One of the region's best defenders, he's terrific on the ball and incredibly disruptive off of it. Offensively, he's in constant attack mode and has done a nice job of expanding his shooting range. He'll attract plenty of scholarship level attention this summer. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2341434' first='DJ' last='Hawkins']: A guard out of the St. Thomas More School in Connecticut, Hawkins is a rapidly developing prospect with the tools to crack the national rankings this summer. The lanky, 6'7" guard has the ability to consistently make shots from behind the arc, but has developed as a rim finisher and driver. His length allows him to play with real two-way versatility. He'll be another prospect to track at the scholarship level this summer. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2470840' first='Josiah' last='Adamson']: A guard out of CATS Academy in Massachusetts, Adamson has expanded his offensive game and in doing so, proven to be one of the top guards in New England. A powerful and explosive guard, he has the ability to get to the rim off the bounce, finishes through defenders at the basket, and is now consistently knocking down threes. His defensive intensity stands out, as does his ability to rebound it at a high level. He'll garner plenty of scholarship attention this spring and summer. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2407057' first='Declan' last='Griffiths']: A wing out of the Avon Old Farms School in Connecticut, Griffiths is a big-time scoring threat that has worked his way into the Top 150 prospects in the country. The 6'7" wing his terrific positional size and length and impresses with his athleticism when attacking the basket. He's a tough shot maker that can defend multiple positions and rebounds it on both ends of the floor. He's garnering interest at the highest levels of college basketball. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2915911' first='Jalen' last='Taggart']: A guard out of Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut, Taggart has established himself as one of the region's top prospects and an elite perimeter defender. A talented two-way guard, he plays with a relentless motor, high level of skill, and the ability to make plays for himself and his teammates. He fills up a stat sheet and does a great job of helping his team win games. Scholarship level programs will be watching closely this summer. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2470973' first='Greyson' last='Pierce']: A wing out of the St. Thomas More School in Connecticut, Pierce is a big, physical wing that has all the tools needed to thrive on both ends of the floor. The 6'7" wing has a college ready frame, plays with above the rim athleticism, and doesn't back down from physicality. He has a lot of skill on the offensive end of the floor and the physical characteristics to make an impact defensively. He'll gain the attention of scholarship level programs this spring and summer.</li> </ol>   Keep an eye out for more rankings coverage this week, including risers, newcomers, and positional breakdowns!

A rankings update for the Class of 2027 calls for a look at the updated Top 10!