Jumping nearly 100 spots in this edition of the ranking, Perez is on the upswing while showing he can translate his considerable two-way tools into more consistent production. Perez has seen a nice uptick in his offensive output, averaging nearly 15 points per game following the departure of all-state guard Jerry Johnson Jr. to the prep ranks. He thrives thanks to his mobility and vertical explosiveness while flashing some intrigue with his ball skills and passing ability on the offensive end. His defense figures to be his calling card at the next level, as he’s a valuable rim protector who also shows the mobility to comfortably switch out onto the perimeter and keep the ball in front. It will take a bit to add strength onto his frame, but small-college programs should nonetheless be prioritizing him as he comes down the final stretch of his high school career.

Jumping nearly 100 spots in this edition of the ranking, Perez is on the upswing while showing he can translate his considerable two-way tools into more consistent production. Perez has seen a nice uptick in his offensive output, averaging nearly 15 points per game following the departure of all-state guard Jerry Johnson Jr. to the prep ranks. He thrives thanks to his mobility and vertical explosiveness while flashing some intrigue with his ball skills and passing ability on the offensive end. His defense figures to be his calling card at the next level, as he’s a valuable rim protector who also shows the mobility to comfortably switch out onto the perimeter and keep the ball in front. It will take a bit to add strength onto his frame, but small-college programs should nonetheless be prioritizing him as he comes down the final stretch of his high school career.