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2027 Watch List Release – Post Players

2027 Watch List Release – Post Players
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp November 27, 2023 @ 08:31 AM
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Eden Vinyard
Eden Vinyard 6'7" | PF | 2027
MI
Bryce Backus
Bryce Backus 6'3" | PF | 2027
MI
Jeremiah Smith
Jeremiah Smith 6'3" | CG/PG | 2027
MI
Xavier VanWagner
Xavier VanWagner 6'8" | PF | 2027
MI
Kaden Underwood
Kaden Underwood 6'5" | PF | 2027
MI
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PH Michigan recently released it's Watch List for prospects from the class of 2027. The search for next level post players always starts early, so we are going to take a closer look at 5 talented post players in the class of 2027.

Xavier VanWagner

Xavier VanWagner

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Xavier
VanWagner PF
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
HS
Carrollton
|
MI
2027 Watch List Release – Post Players
VanWagner is an exciting prospect in both current skill and potential upside. If the young man continues the...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Xavier VanWagner

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Carrollton
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Highlights

Eden Vinyard

Eden Vinyard

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Eden
Vinyard PF
Class
2027
Height
6'7"
HS
Ferndale
|
MI
2027 Watch List Release – Post Players
I’m going to put this out there – If you ranked the Top 100 2027’s in the country,...
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Eden Vinyard

State: Michigan
School: Ferndale
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Jeremiah Smith

Jeremiah Smith

MI
CG/PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Jeremiah
Smith CG/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Wayne Memorial
|
MI
2027 Watch List Release – Post Players
Honestly, probably more of a wing but was forced in the paint when I’ve seen him play. Regardless,...
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Jeremiah Smith

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State: Michigan
School: Wayne Memorial
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Kaden Underwood

Kaden Underwood

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Kaden
Underwood PF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Cousino
|
MI
2027 Watch List Release – Post Players
Underwood was extremely impressive at the Prep Hoops Michigan Freshman Showcase. He definitely turned heads at the event...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Kaden Underwood

State: Michigan
School: Cousino
Club: Michigan Goonies
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Bryce Backus

Bryce Backus

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Bryce
Backus PF
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Caledonia
|
MI
2027 Watch List Release – Post Players
Welcome to positionless basketball. Throw a dart at a position and Backus could probably play it, or at...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Bryce Backus

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State: Michigan
School: Caledonia
Club: NorthCoast Premier
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