Updated 2027 Rankings: SEPA New Names to Know

Below is a review of four “new” prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania's Class of 2027 who caught our eye over the last four months and thus broke into our <a href="https://prephoops.com/pennsylvania/rankings/2027-rankings/">Class of 2027 rankings</a> for the first time.   College coaches need to familiarize themselves with the skill sets of these “new” players and start texting them immediately.     #25…The jump from Upper Moreland to competing in the PCL for Conwell Egan has gone extremely well for Martin. He earned a starting spot and is averaging 10.7 points to go along with 6 rebounds per game. Martin poured in 20 points (2 threes) and 8 rebounds in a win over Norristown as well as 15 points (3 threes) against Imhotep Charter. Martin can put points on the scoreboard at every level in the half-court and he can score in transition too. Still, what really impressed us about Martin is that he is a remarkable defensive force. His length, quick lateral movements, enormous wingspan, and high IQ enable Martin to generate a host of steals and deflections. Those assets combined with Martin's leaping ability also make him an intimidating rim protector and plus rebounder too.     #54…This athletic and wiry 3-point ace is posting a breakout sophomore campaign. Over the last two months Henighan poured in 36 points (5 triples) against Engineering and Sciences, 22 points (6 threes) versus William Bodine and 20 points (2 threes) against Episcopal Academy. Henighan's deep range, quick release and non-stop off-ball movement make him incredibly difficult to guard along the arc. When he is not splashing treys, Henighan can get to his mid-range spots off the dribble and fill a lane on the fast break. Henighan is an underrated rebounder too.     #99...Verbit is a scoring machine who has been flying under the radar for too long. Already this season Verbit has notched games of 36, 33, 31 and 28 points. Verbit's preferred method of scoring is his accurate 3-point stroke. Across the first two months of the 2024-25 season, Verbit has registered several games with 4 or more made threes. Plus, his half-court bag includes a nice mid-range game and the ability to get to the rack off the dribble. Verbit also thrives on the fast break where he can finish through contact. Plus, Verbit is a tenacious rebounder (9 rpg.) who earlier this season grabbed 14 rebounds against Collegium Charter.      #106…Leatherbury is a high IQ point guard who stuffs the stat book. For example, earlier this season he recorded 34 points (5 threes) and 9 assists in a win over ND-Green Pond. From a scoring standpoint, Leatherbury (14 ppg.) can drain threes and attack the paint off the dribble for lay-ins or floaters. He can also put the ball on the deck and then slam on the breaks for mid-range jumpers. As a distributor, Leatherbury can facilitate off the bounce and is especially skilled at executing kick out passes. He also thrives in pick-n-roll action as well as at dropping dimes on the fast break. Leatherbury is an excellent live dribble passer too. On defense, Leatherbury is a menacing on-ball defender

Below is a review of four “new” prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania's Class of 2027 who caught our eye over the last four months and thus broke into our Class of 2027 rankings for the first time.