Five 2029 Prospects To Watch In 2026-27

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most interesting storylines of any high school basketball season is which freshmen will make the most impact. Numerous freshmen helped their teams in 2025-26 and look to build on that campaign as sophomores in 2026-27. Here are five 2029 prospects to watch this upcoming season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3589543' first='Harlem' last='Coley'], Raton</strong>: Coley is a two-sport standout for the Tigers. When football season s finished, he'll turn his attention to hoops. Last season he averaged about 9 points and 5 rebounds per game. Tough, physical player. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3589330' first='Aaron' last='Marizcal'], Tatum</strong>: The top freshman scorer in the state last season as he averaged over 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game. Already has two years of varsity experience under his belt. Scored close to 700 points in his first two years, so he should reach 1,000 points by the conclusion of the 2026-27 season. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2967333' first='Talen' last='Miller'], Las Cruces</strong>: Miller has fantastic size (6-foot-4) and a skill set to match. Enjoyed a solid summer at team camps and the AAU circuit. Helped the Bulldawgs win 25 games in 2025-26 and his role should expand next season. Next level prospect with his size and skills. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2892345' first='Marcus' last='Montoya']. Robertson</strong>: Played a key role on the Cardinals as they again reached the Class 3A state championship game. Averaged 8.4 points per game. Accurate shooter from 3-point range, connecting on 30 for the season. He'll have a bigger role in 2026-27.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3589325' first='D'gin' last='Thomson'], Fort Sumner/House</strong>: Could the defending Class 1A state champions go undefeated in 2026-27? The Foxes certainly have the talent to pull off such an impressive feat. The 6-foot-3 Thomson had a key role in Fort Sumner's championship run last season. He averaged over 10 points and 4 rebounds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/yMSRLUtNZr">pic.twitter.com/yMSRLUtNZr</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2967333' first='Talen' last='Miller'] (@TalenMiller2029) <a href="https://x.com/TalenMiller2029/status/2071257361113571481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->