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<p>July is half over, meaning the summer AAU season is coming to a close. The 2027 class is looking to make its mark over the weekend, especially on the perimeter. Here are the 2027 Group 4 small forwards to track this weekend.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628254' first='Sebastian' last='Rogers'], 6'6 Ridgewood</strong></h2>
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<p>Rogers has the ability to also play the four, making him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. The 6'6 wing has a nice first step, which he uses to get to the rim and can draw contact around the paint. Rogers can also get position in the paint and has a nice touch around the rim. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and influences shots around the rim. Rogers is a skilled wing prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2845839' first='Zaier' last='Henry'], 6'6 Dickinson</strong></h2>
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<p>Henry has had a big summer and should carry that play over into this weekend. The 6'6 wing explodes for dunks in the half court and is unafraid of drawing contact. Henry has a good face-up game as he has a high release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He is a force on the boards and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Henry is a talented wing prospect who should continue to make plays above the rim and on the defensive end.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344529' first='Jariel' last='Garcia'], 6'2 Paterson Eastside</strong></h2>
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<p>Garcia has the ability to play either spot on the perimeter, making him one to watch over the weekend. The 6'2 wing has a quick first step, which he uses to get to the rim off the bounce and knows how to finish around the basket. Garcia moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups in the half court. He is a force on the boards and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Garcia is a gritty wing prospect who should get into the paint and make plays on the defensive end.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763539' first='Omar' last='Mangassouba'], 6'4 Newark East Side</strong></h2>
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<p>Mangassouba had a solid summer with the Cote D'Ivoire U17 team and will look to carry over that success into this weekend. The 6'4 wing uses his handle to get to the rim and can see over his defender. Mangassouba rises up nicely on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He is an underrated rebounder and uses his length to get deflections on the defensive end. Mangassouba has the ability to play in the backcourt as well, which will help his stock in a big way this weekend.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2788485' first='Jake' last='Schultzel'], 6'2 Freehold Township</strong></h2>
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<p>Schultzel can also play in the backcourt and will look to put that on display on this weekend. The 6'2 wing has a good first step, which he uses to get to the rim and finishes strong around the basket. Schultzel can also score in the mid-range and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and rarely forces shots in the half court. Schultzel is a tough wing prospect who should make plays on both ends of the floor throughout the course of the weekend.</p>
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July is half over, meaning the summer AAU season is coming to a close. The 2027 class is looking to make its mark over the weekend, especially on the perimeter. Here are the 2027 Group 4 small forwards to track this weekend.
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