Another prospect’s stock that rose significantly due to his impact on winning was Duncan. The 6-foot-5 wing can fit multiple roles as his versatility extends over four positions at the high school level. Particularly on the defensive side where he can be a pest in passing lanes, a massive presence on the glass when he’s dialed in and a threat as a weakside shot blocker, Duncan’s contributions down the stretch were on the same wavelength of importance as Green’s mentioned above. He was awarded All-Tournament Team for the Maryland Private School State Tournament averaging a double-double of 13.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game with 48/67/83 shooting splits. His meteoric rise from 75 to 35 was well-deserved with his overall progression, production and skills that translate when projecting to the college level.

Continuing to thrive in a valued Swiss-army role on the wing, Duncan did a little bit of everything on his way to a stat-stuffing performance and narrow win. Duncan was efficient in a complementary role, scoring 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting. He was effective early on as a slasher and cutter in the halfcourt, before stepping out later on for a pair of key 3s, including one to tie the game in the final minute. He showed his athleticism with an explosive alley-oop finish late in the game while staying active on the margins on both ends of the floor as a versatile two-way connector. His ability to touch the game in multiple facets, combined with a strong and athletic frame, should make him a coveted prospect up to the D1 level over the next year.

Safe to say that Duncan has demanded a comfortable boost in the next 2027 rankings update with his play throughout the state tournament. In both the semifinal round and in last night’s game, Duncan canned three pointers in the final minute that ultimately helped Springdale win both contests. Other than the triple that lifted Springdale to the state title, Duncan was valuable around the bucket on drives where he played through contact while maintaining balance and soft touch. He had great awareness of weakside defenders or others recovering to attempt to pin his layup against the glass and utilized pump fakes or used reversals to get clean looks. He was a man on the glass and as he established paint touches on drives, did an nice job of spraying out to open shooters as his stat line would indicate. The 6-foot-5 junior scored 14 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and recorded five assists.

-Really well-rounded performance from Duncan in a 2OT win over PGCA. Duncan’s tenacity on the offensive glass and vertical leaping ability were a real weapon in this one to impact winning for the Lions. Duncan executed a well-timed face cut to secure a catch in traffic after landing on 2 feet to stick the and1 lay, caught a pocket pass off the BLOB and parlayed it into a power hop across the lane for the and1 lay, flew out to block a three, and closed out several key positions in the extra frames with defensive rebounds. Loved his motor from start to finish in this one and think he has an opportunity to play his way into a scholarship as the perimeter skills continue to develop.

Duncan brings a lot of tools to the table that would catch the interest of college coaches and evaluators. He has positional size for the wing at 6-foot-5, a frame that appears will fill out nicely once in a college conditioning program and has put together highlight plays above the rim this season alone that pop. Springdale will once again be in the thick of things in the MPSC as they’ve gotten off to a 14-3 start to the season. Duncan’s role has fluctuated a bit, but he’s adjusted nicely and when he approaches the game with allowing his defense to create opportunities on the other end. The key with Duncan is consistency and polishing his decision making off the dribble. If he can improve in both of those categories, his chances of living up to being a scholarship level prospect rise significantly.

Duncan was another prospect who finished with a nice number in the scoring column, but struggled in terms of efficiency. In the up-tempo affair his athleticism played a role in the amount of opportunities he got around the bucket as a result of sprinting the floor. He was much more sure-handed finishing with his right compared to his left in this particular viewing. He stayed persistent and as a result, registered 15 points in the victory.

Walked away from Duncan’s performance really pleased with how dialed in he was to both sides of the floor. There’s no doubt that the measurables and athleticism with Duncan can translate to the DI level, but the consistency and overall polish need to remain at the level that it was in last night’s win in order to gain legitimate momentum in that conversation. The hybrid forward’s versatility was on full display as he presented as an active two-way impact with a stat line to back it. Duncan had his usual high-flying finishes in transition, hit a few mid-range jumpers after making sharp cuts to the high-post against the zone, and showed his soft touch on a few floaters en route to 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists.

-Really liked the activity and versatility on display from the rising senior in a nice team win in OT over Gonzaga. Duncan did a phenomenal job extending possessions on the glass as a strong rebounder that extended a ton of possessions for the Lions. Duncan did an excellent job of carving out space and being in the right spot for offensive boards, impressing with his ability to finish in traffic with a ton of guards chipping down to try to swipe away steals. Duncan also showed an ability to put the ball on the floor and find opportunities to kick to teammates for open looks on rolls to the rim.

Duncan is a good-looking 6-5 scoring guard who brings size, athleticism, and shot-making ability to the court. His versatility and scoring touch make him a potential standout in the Class of 2027. Duncan’s ability to perform under pressure and his consistent scoring make him a key player to watch in future competitions. Note: Larry was listed as a 2027 in the Maryland Private School State Roster Booklet.

Larry Duncan Larry Duncan 6'5" | SF Springdale Prep | 2027 State MD is a fantastic athlete with a high motor. He defends at a high level, and when you watch him play, it is hard to miss him. Larry is really raw right now, but if he puts it together offensively, he will be much higher in the rankings. Larry can do nothing for you offensively and still be impactful with his energy. Larry can attack the rim with his length and athleticism, but every other offensive tool has a lot of room for improvement.