2027 Weekend Standouts from Best of The South

The 2027 class was loaded with talent throughout the weekend, with several prospects delivering impressive performances against quality competition. Here are the 2027 standouts who consistently made winning plays and elevated their stock at Best of the South.    [player_tooltip player_id='3675733' first='Grant' last='Smith'] is an athletic post player who impacts the game in a variety of ways beyond just scoring. He sets physical, well-timed screens that free up teammates and understands how to create offense within the flow of the game. When he catches the ball in the lane, he displays impressive vision, making smart passes out of the post and finding open cutters and shooters when defenses collapse. Smith also rebounds at a high level, using his size, strength, and motor to control the glass on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he has soft touch around the basket with polished post moves, he also showed the ability to be comfortable stepping out from beyond the arc. That combination of interior skill and perimeter shooting makes him a difficult matchup for opposing bigs. His versatility, basketball IQ, and willingness to do the little things make him a valuable front court prospect with plenty of upside.     Allen is the definition of a high-level glue guy whose impact the game in a lot of different ways. He rebounds at an elite rate on both ends of the floor, consistently creating extra possessions while controlling the paint with his motor and physicality. Offensively, he scores efficiently around the basket, finishing through contact and making smart cuts to put himself in position for easy opportunities. His breakout performance of 36 points and 18 rebounds was one of the best individual outings of the weekend and highlighted just how dominant he can be when given opportunities. Even more impressive, he averaged a double-double over the course of the event, providing his team with consistent production every time he stepped on the floor.     Kaufman put together one of the most impressive scoring weekends of the event, piling up multiple 25-plus-point performances while consistently leading his team offensively. He is a true three-level scorer who can knock down shots from deep, create in the mid-range, and attack the basket with confidence and control. Despite his ability to fill up the stat sheet, he never forces the issue and does an excellent job balancing his scoring with the responsibilities of running the point guard position. His vision and feel for the game allow him to make high-level reads, keeping teammates involved while controlling the pace of the offense. Kaufman plays with outstanding composure and looks comfortable creating offense both for himself and others. His combination of scoring ability, playmaking, and leadership makes him one of the more complete lead guards in his class and a prospect that should continue to attract attention from college coaches.     Martin was one of the most fun prospects I watched all weekend. He is a true point guard who combines elite shooting ability with the vision and basketball IQ to consistently create for others. His smooth, confident trigger from beyond the arc makes him a constant threat, and he doesn't need much space to get his shot off. As a floor general, he does a great job of making the right reads out of ball screens, and delivering accurate passes that lead to easy scoring opportunities. He plays with excellent pace and composure, rarely forcing the action while keeping his teammates involved throughout the game. Martin just flat out makes a lot of winning plays. His ability to score when needed while prioritizing playmaking makes him a complete point guard and a prospect who should draw plenty of attention from college coaches.     Charleston is a freak athlete who has the versatility to play multiple positions on both ends of the floor. He possesses a tight handle and the ability to create his own shot off the bounce, while also using his explosiveness to get to the rim and finish well above defenders. His body control stands out, as he consistently adjusts in the air and changes angles to finish around shot blockers. With his length and ability to elevate, he is extremely difficult to contain once he gets downhill. Throughout the summer, he has also shown encouraging flashes as a perimeter shooter, adding another dimension to his offensive game and forcing defenders to respect him beyond the arc. Charleston is an all-around offensive weapon whose skill set continues to expand every time he takes the floor. As he continues refining his outside shot and overall offensive polish, his ceiling remains incredibly high and he has the potential to develop into a highly sought after next level prospect.

The 2027 class was loaded with talent throughout the weekend, with several prospects delivering impressive performances against quality competition. Here are the 2027 standouts who consistently made winning plays and elevated their stock at Best of the South.