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Big Wings, Bigger Upside: 2027 Prospects Trending Up

Big Wings, Bigger Upside: 2027 Prospects Trending Up
Victor Scott
Victor Scott April 2, 2026 @ 02:24 PM
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Kendrick Patterson
Kendrick Patterson 6'5" | PF/SF | 2027
AR
Hester Hensley
Hester Hensley 6'4" | CG/SG | 2027
AR
Kade Boen
Kade Boen 6'5" | SG/SF | 2027
AR
Quentin Adams
Quentin Adams 6'4" | SG/SF | 2027
AR
Dawson Griffin
Dawson Griffin 6'8" | C/PF | 2027
AR
Zion Jenkins
Zion Jenkins 6'5" | PG/SF | 2027
AR
Lawson Adams
Lawson Adams 6'4" | PF | 2027
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are the wings who are stacking good performances and flashing real long‑term tools. This group is quickly becoming one of the most exciting parts of the class. Size, length, and versatility are starting to separate the real risers, and this update spotlights the prospects who are stacking momentum fast. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2979101"],"_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-69cec264219b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams continues to strengthen his case as a top‑tier perimeter prospect in the class. His blend of size, strength, and hustle gives him one of the cleaner long‑term profiles among Arkansas wings. The defensive versatility alone keeps him firmly in the upper mix, but the real reason his stock is trending up is the growth in his decision‑making and ability to impact games without needing volume. If the shot continues to stabilize, he's a candidate to climb even higher in the next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2401741"],"_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-69cec26421a47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jenkins is carving out a lane as one of the more under-the-radar guards in the class. His length, physicality, and ability to handle pressure make him an upward‑moving prospect. As he continues to show he can play on or off ball, defend multiple positions, and produce across multiple settings, he positions himself as a guard who could rise into the top guard tier with another strong spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3010610"],"_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-69cec26421ab9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boen's ability to score consistently and efficiently gives him a strong rankings outlook. He's the type of player involved in winning plays. His stock is rising because he's proving he can be productive against quicker athletes and bigger guards. If his handle, defense, and shot creation continue to expand, he becomes a real candidate to push into the next tier in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3355013"],"_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-69cec26421b29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hensley is trending upward thanks to his scoring feel and ability to play within structure. He's showing he can create his own look, and his defensive anticipation gives him added value. His rankings outlook improves as he continues to show consistency. The more he proves he can be a dependable, every‑game guard, the more he solidifies himself as a riser in the middle of the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3575573"],"_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-69cec26421b9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Patterson's upside is one of the biggest reasons he's climbing. The length, athleticism, and positional size are already there, and the offensive confidence is starting to catch up. He rebounds, defends multiple spots, and has the physical profile of a long‑term wing prospect. If the handle tightens and the jumper becomes more consistent, he's a candidate to make one of the bigger jumps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2391994"],"_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-69cec26421c02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams is trending up because he impacts the game in ways that translate long‑term. His length, mobility, and willingness to do the blue‑collar work give him a strong developmental foundation. He's showing flashes of expanded offensive skill, and that's what elevates his rankings outlook. If he continues to add polish, he becomes a wing/forward hybrid with real value in a class that needs size on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404469"],"_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-69cec26421c69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Griffin's stock is rising due to his combination of size, skill, and IQ. He plays with a calm, controlled pace and has a natural scoring touch that projects well as he keeps maturing physically and athletically. The rankings outlook is strong because he has one of the more translatable games in the group. He can fit next to talent, play multiple roles, and still produce. As he adds strength and assertiveness, he becomes a heavy favorite to climb up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These are the wings who are stacking good performances and flashing real long‑term tools. This group is quickly becoming one of the most exciting parts of the class. Size, length, and versatility are starting to separate the real risers, and this update spotlights the prospects who are stacking momentum fast. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.

Quentin Adams

Quentin Adams

AR
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2027
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Quentin
Adams SG/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Pine Bluff
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AR
Big Wings, Bigger Upside: 2027 Prospects Trending Up
Adams continues to strengthen his case as a top‑tier perimeter prospect in the class. His blend of size,...
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Quentin Adams

State: Arkansas
School: Pine Bluff
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Zion Jenkins

Zion Jenkins

AR
PG/SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PG/SF
CLASS 2027
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Zion
Jenkins PG/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Little Rock Southwest
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AR
Big Wings, Bigger Upside: 2027 Prospects Trending Up
Jenkins is carving out a lane as one of the more under-the-radar guards in the class. His length,...
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Zion Jenkins

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State: Arkansas
School: Little Rock Southwest
Club: Iso Joe 2027
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Kade Boen

Kade Boen

AR
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2027
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Kade
Boen SG/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Lamar
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AR
Big Wings, Bigger Upside: 2027 Prospects Trending Up
Boen’s ability to score consistently and efficiently gives him a strong rankings outlook. He’s the type of player...
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Kade Boen

State: Arkansas
School: Lamar
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Hester Hensley

Hester Hensley

AR
CG/SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Hester
Hensley CG/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Clinton
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AR
Big Wings, Bigger Upside: 2027 Prospects Trending Up
Hensley is trending upward thanks to his scoring feel and ability to play within structure. He’s showing he...
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Hester Hensley

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State: Arkansas
School: Clinton
Club: OFF2U
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Kendrick Patterson

Kendrick Patterson

AR
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2027
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Kendrick
Patterson PF/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Forrest City
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AR
Big Wings, Bigger Upside: 2027 Prospects Trending Up
Patterson’s upside is one of the biggest reasons he’s climbing. The length, athleticism, and positional size are already...
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Kendrick Patterson

State: Arkansas
School: Forrest City
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Lawson Adams

Lawson Adams

AR
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Lawson
Adams PF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Alma
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AR
Big Wings, Bigger Upside: 2027 Prospects Trending Up
Adams is trending up because he impacts the game in ways that translate long‑term. His length, mobility, and...
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Lawson Adams

State: Arkansas
School: Alma
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Dawson Griffin

Dawson Griffin

AR
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2027
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Dawson
Griffin C/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
HS
Sheridan
|
AR
Big Wings, Bigger Upside: 2027 Prospects Trending Up
Griffin’s stock is rising due to his combination of size, skill, and IQ. He plays with a calm,...
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Dawson Griffin

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State: Arkansas
School: Sheridan
Club: All Arkansas Red
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