2027 Somerset County Prospects to Track This Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first full week of June is halfway over, meaning the high school live period is coming soon. The 2027 class is looking to have a big final summer, especially in Somerset County. Here are the 2027 Somerset County prospects to watch this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202018' first='Rocco' last='Loomis'], 5'10 PG Rutgers Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loomis has the ability to play both sides of the ball, which makes him an intriguing prospect to track. The 5'10 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Loomis can also get into the paint off the bounce and makes good decisions with the ball in his hands. He moves well without the ball in his hands and works hard on the defensive end. Loomis is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344528' first='Jahmal' last='Dixon'], 6'0 CG Gill St. Bernard's</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixon has the opportunity to have a breakout summer as he should have the ball in his hands more. The 6'0 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and can finish in a number of ways around the rim. Dixon can also score in the mid-range and threads passes to his open teammates in the half court. He is a tough on-ball defender and pushes the pace well in transition. Dixon is a gritty guard prospect whose ability to run the offense effectively will help his game in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2203815' first='Ryan' last='Rust'], 6'2 CG/PG Pingry</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rust will have the ball in his hands more this summer, which will help his game in a big way. The 6'2 guard has a good first step, which he uses to get to the rim and finishes well around the rim. Rust is more than just a slasher as he has a nice release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He is an underrated passer and gets deflections on the defensive end. Rust's ability to score inside and out is something that will help his stock during the summer months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3271441' first='Bryce' last='Williams'], 6'0 CG/PG Rutgers Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams can play either guard spot and should put it on display this summer. The 6'0 guard wastes little motion in his shot and sets his feet before he shoots. Williams rarely forces jumpers in the half court and moves well without the ball in his hands. He is a solid rebounder and works hard on the defensive end. Williams is a tough guard prospect who should stretch the floor and defend the ball throughout the course of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3344185' first='Tyler' last='Burns'], 6'6 SG/SF Immaculata</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burns had a breakout junior campaign and is looking to have an even bigger summer season. The 6'6 wing has a good face-up game as he can get to the rim off the bounce and his range extends out to the three-point line. Burns can also get position in the paint and has a nice touch around the rim. He is a solid rebounder and influences shots around the rim. Burns' versatility is something that will help his stock rise over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Track:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2203814' first='Gabriel' last='Kielb'], 5'10 PG Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2203813' first='Neel' last='Sappidi'], 6'2 SG Pingry</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3243556' first='Connor' last='Benedict'], 5'10 SG Montgomery</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2931447' first='Aleksandre' last='Maghradze'], 6'4 SF/PF Watchung Hills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2782095' first='Mithun' last='Chigurupati'], 5'11 SG/CG Somerset Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->