Hurd has largely remained under the radar but that won’t last too much longer and we’re getting ahead of the curve by slotting him in our top-50 at No. 48. He, like Wylie, is one of those prospects who will have a great chance of rising further as the 6-foot-5 hybrid forward was super productive for Long Reach in Howard County this winter. He’s just scratching the surface of the finished product he will become, but Hurd was a constant double-double threat anytime he took the floor this season. He has athleticism to play above the rim at both ends, good hands and can surprise you with some dribble creation in quick isolations where he attacks the rim. He had to rebound at a high rate for his team this season with their lack of size, which helped develop an edge for ripping them down at their peak. He’ll be one to watch closely over the next 4-to-5 months.

Previous Rank: Debut

-A hidden gem that really stood out to our scouts at The Governor’s Challenge, Hurd has some nice upside as a young W/F tweener that contributes in several areas for his Long Reach team. Due to a lack of size on the roster- Hurd serves as a lob and roll target for his guards in the paint, finishing well with either hand around the basket while using a series of upfakes to draw fouls. The 3 point and midrange jumper look fluid off the catch, love his shooting mechanics whether he is shooting off of movement or in a set shot. Really intriguing name to track in the 2028 class.

While Hammann presented as the most college-ready prospect in this night, Hurd takes the argument as the most potential moving forward given his age, size and budding skillset that was prevalent and consistent from start-to-finish in the near loss. Much of his activity came around the rim making himself available around the dunker’s spot for dump-offs. He has dependable hands and soft touch while showing ability to adapt to bumps in the air. If he wasn’t scoring immediately off the catch, Hurd was making straight-line drives from the high-post or top of the key with his strong hand. In the fourth quarter, he drifted out to he right corner and knocked down a fluid triple. His lone make from deep, along with his success from the free-throw line, are both indications that the stretch potential could be surfacing sooner rather than later. Hurd did a nice job of holding down the glass for Long Reach with his wiry wingspan and timing of snagging misses at their peak. Hurd’s scoring was a consistent presence throughout, while Atkinson and Best’s came in spurts.