Justin mixes good size and strength with elite athleticism. It is not rare to see the forward pin a shot off the backboard or even do a 360 windmill in transition. Besides having all the intangibles, Peppers is as skillful as anyone in his class. Offensively, he consistently finishes well through contact around the rim. Getting to the foul line at a high rate, continued work on his shot will be crucial. Showing more than just scoring, he made multiple nice passes at the top of the key. On the defensive side of the ball, Justin positions himself well for rebounds and is aggressive on the glass. The Benton freshman is a double-double machine and has maybe the highest ceiling of anyone in his class.

You can see why Justin is one of the top players, if not the top player, in his class. He has the body to play at a high level already, and he is not done growing yet. He is strong, has long arms, and has great hands and footwork. Do not let his size fool you; he can really move with great body control and quickness. He was a force inside on both ends, rebounding with 2 hands. Rim protection, along with touch and skill around the rim, make him an impressive prospect.

Peppers makes his presence felt right away with how often he attacks the rim and puts constant pressure on young defenders in the paint. He’s aggressive, decisive, and doesn’t shy away from contact, which helps him generate easy points and force rotations. On the other end, he’s already showing real upside as a shot‑changer, using his timing and length to block or alter attempts around the basket. Add in his good hands on catches inside, and you get a raw prospect with physical tools and early production.

Peppers stands out as a 6’4″ forward with toughness, instincts, and athleticism. He glides in transition, finishes above the rim, and shows advanced defensive instincts for his age. His ability to defend multiple positions and create off the bounce gives him rare versatility at this age. With continued growth and strength development, Peppers projects as a high-level wing with serious upside.

Elite athletic gifts for his age, explosive first step, quick elevation, and natural body control.

Finishing near and above the rim, showed fearlessness attacking the paint and creativity around defenders.

Defensive skillset, with active hands, lateral quickness, and a willingness to guard anybody.