An athletic and high motor forward who possesses some of the physical tools that directly translate to two way impact on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor, Kanye Perkins Kanye Perkins 6'7" | PF Middle Township | 2027 State NJ strung together a number of strong moments that highlighted his ability to be an efficient interior finisher and a potent defensive anchor. Perkins excelled at taking advantage of opportunistic looks around the basket while also flashing his vertical finishing ability, finishing above the rim a few times. All while being equally as impactful on the defensive end of the floor altering and blocking shot attempts around the basket with timely anticipation and winning box outs to secure rebounds on the glass.

Perkins is an athletic post player who has great timing going up to alter shots and keep points off the scoreboard. He also converted a handful of high percentage chances inside. In good spots on the floor to collect turnovers and turn defense to offense. Perkins has a nose for finding rebounds. I like the way he runs the floor. Perkins also can make a highlight play at the rim in a blink of an eye. He tracks as as scholarship prospect.

Perkins showed flashes over the course of the year last year, his first in the U.S. after relocating from his native New Zealand, but looked bigger and better while showing an alluring skillset in his most extensive run yet during Middle’s summer opener. A modern forward with standout size and developing athleticism, he showed impressive inside-out ability offensively. He looks to be a natural shooter with a soft touch out to the arc, and while he’d clung to the perimeter a bit too much in the past, was effective on Saturday in using his size as an interior finisher and rim protector. Things are still coming together for him, but with high-level bloodlines in his favor and an enticing foundational skillset, the finished product could look quite interesting for Perkins down the line.