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Rankings Release: C/O 2027 Evals 16 – 20

Rankings Release: C/O 2027 Evals 16 – 20
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
August 9, 2023 @ 09:00 AM
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Tyler Merto
Tyler Merto 6'5" | SF | 2027
NV
Julian Willacey
Julian Willacey 5'10" | SG | 2027
NV
Jon Crowley
Jon Crowley 6'1" | CG | 2027
NV
Ien Kirkland
Ien Kirkland 6'4" | SF/PG | 2027
NV
Dominic Rudd
Dominic Rudd 6'1" | PG/CG | 2026
AZ
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The updated Prephoops Rankings have been released. Currently classes 2024, 2025 and 2026 can be viewed online. The New Rankings include the first release of the class of 2027. With this being the first release of the class, here's a look at their evals.

Tyler Merto

Tyler Merto

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Tyler
Merto SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Desert Pines
|
NV
Rankings Release: C/O 2027 Evals 16 – 20
Superpower: IQState Comp: John BoardScouts Eval: Merto has good positional size and can play multiple positions at the...
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State: Nevada
School: Desert Pines
Club: Prominate elite
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Highlights

Ien Kirkland

Ien Kirkland

NV
SF/PG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF/PG
CLASS 2027
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Ien
Kirkland SF/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Democracy Prep
|
NV
Rankings Release: C/O 2027 Evals 16 – 20
Superpower: Positional SizeState Comp: Calvin SchmelingScouts Eval: Kirkland is a long rangy hybrid wing. He is mobile and...
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Ien Kirkland

State: Nevada
School: Democracy Prep
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Highlights

Dominic Rudd

Dominic Rudd

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Dominic
Rudd PG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Paragon Prep
|
AZ
Rankings Release: C/O 2027 Evals 16 – 20
Superpower: ReboundingState Comp: Emmanuel “Mooch” AustinScouts Eval: Rudd has good length, along with some perimeter skill. He grades...
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Dominic Rudd

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State: Arizona
School: Paragon Prep
Club: Henderson Basketball Academy
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Highlights

Julian Willacey

Julian Willacey

NV
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Julian
Willacey SG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Rancho
|
NV
Rankings Release: C/O 2027 Evals 16 – 20
Superpower: On ball defenseState Comp: Giali ChapmanScouts Eval: Willacey grades out above average in the area of on...
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Julian Willacey

State: Nevada
School: Rancho
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Jon Crowley

Jon Crowley

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Jon
Crowley CG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Sierra Vista
|
NV
Rankings Release: C/O 2027 Evals 16 – 20
Superpower: Transition FinishingState Comp:Scouts Eval: Crowley is a max effort type player. He is a good undersized rebounder,...
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State: Nevada
School: Sierra Vista
Club: LV Knicks
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