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Polk County 2027 Prospects To Watch

Polk County 2027 Prospects To Watch
Eric Wallace
Eric Wallace May 15, 2026 @ 02:05 PM
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Norris Birdsong
Norris Birdsong 6'1" | PG/SG | 2027
FL
TJ Ogbeide
TJ Ogbeide 6'5" | PF | 2027
FL
Shannon McArthur
Shannon McArthur 6'5" | SF/SG | 2027
FL
Christian Fuller
Christian Fuller 6'1" | CG | 2027
FL
Turral Berry
Turral Berry 6'2" | PG | 2027
FL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Polk County has consistently produced college-level basketball talent over the years, and the 2027 class appears ready to continue that tradition. Here is a look at some of Polk County's top 2027 prospects who appear poised for a significant rise in their recruitment this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2810621"],"_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-6a076e6fe2e2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fuller is a capable scorer and distributor who brings versatility and feel to the backcourt. While he is most effective with the basketball in his hands, he is also comfortable playing off the ball and knows how to move within an offense. A three level scorer and better-than-average shot maker, Fuller can create offense off the bounce, make perimeter shots, and operate effectively in the midrange. He uses screens well, plays with a strong feel for the game, and consistently makes smart decisions offensively. Fuller is playing this spring with MBJ Elite on the adidas 3SSB circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2803761"],"_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-6a076e6fe2e79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Berry is a quick, attacking scoring guard who consistently puts pressure on defenses by getting downhill and into the paint. An explosive athlete, he is capable of finishing above the rim and thrives in the open floor, where he is both efficient and difficult to contain in transition. Berry plays with toughness and aggression, bringing energy and competitiveness on both ends of the floor. He is playing this spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2978810' first='XPC' last='Elite'], where his athleticism and scoring ability continue to stand out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3557147"],"_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-6a076e6fe2ea4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior is a very athletic slashing wing with excellent size and strength who is extremely difficult for defenders to keep out of the paint. He thrives attacking downhill, excels in transition, and consistently plays through contact at the rim. A very good midrange shot maker, he also impacts the game with his versatility and defensive ability, showing the capability to guard nearly any position on the floor. He plays with a high motor, competes on every possession, and is also a solid passer who makes good reads with the basketball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2827196"],"_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-6a076e6fe2ed4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior earned All-Polk County honors for Santa Fe Catholic after a productive season in which he showcased his versatility and overall impact on the game. A wing with good positional size, McArthur has the ability to fill up a stat sheet in a variety of ways. He is most effective offensively when attacking the rim and operating in the midrange, where his strength and aggressiveness allow him to create quality scoring opportunities. McArthur is also a strong rebounder from the wing position and consistently makes plays at the defensive end with his activity level, toughness, and versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Norris Birdsong","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Winter Haven","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a076e6fe2f32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A junior with the versatility to play either guard spot, Birdsong is a three level scorer with a good feel for the game and the ability to impact the offense in multiple ways. He is a capable perimeter shot maker with range beyond the arc, while also using his good quickness to create scoring opportunities off the dribble and attack the paint. Birdsong plays with confidence, makes solid decisions, and consistently shows that he understands how to play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Polk County has consistently produced college-level basketball talent over the years, and the 2027 class appears ready to continue that tradition. Here is a look at some of Polk County's top 2027 prospects who appear poised for a significant rise in their recruitment this spring and summer.

Christian Fuller

Christian Fuller

FL
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Christian
Fuller CG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Victory Christian
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FL
Polk County 2027 Prospects To Watch
Fuller is a capable scorer and distributor who brings versatility and feel to the backcourt. While he is...
Written by Eric Wallace
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Christian Fuller

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State: Florida
School: Victory Christian
Club: MBJ Elite
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Turral Berry

Turral Berry

FL
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Turral
Berry PG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Discovery
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FL
Polk County 2027 Prospects To Watch
Berry is a quick, attacking scoring guard who consistently puts pressure on defenses by getting downhill and into...
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Turral Berry

State: Florida
School: Discovery
Club: XPC Elite
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TJ Ogbeide

TJ Ogbeide

FL
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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TJ
Ogbeide PF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Victory Christian
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FL
Polk County 2027 Prospects To Watch
The junior is a very athletic slashing wing with excellent size and strength who is extremely difficult for...
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TJ Ogbeide

State: Florida
School: Victory Christian
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Shannon McArthur

Shannon McArthur

FL
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2027
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Shannon
McArthur SF/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Santa Fe Catholic
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FL
Polk County 2027 Prospects To Watch
The junior earned All-Polk County honors for Santa Fe Catholic after a productive season in which he showcased...
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Shannon McArthur

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State: Florida
School: Santa Fe Catholic
Club: Tony Gaskins Elite
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Norris Birdsong

Norris Birdsong

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2027

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School: Winter Haven
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