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Gavin Hoffman @Gavin_Hoffman_ 6'3, Class of 2028 Turpin HS, OH For years, defenders knew exactly what Gavin wanted to do and still struggled to stop it. They knew the shot was coming, knew his range was well beyond the arc, and knew that if they gave him even a sliver of daylight, the ball was probably finding the bottom of the net. That reputation helped Gavin become one of the most dangerous shooters in Ohio, but what is making him such a difficult matchup now is everythin

Brodrik Gunter @kwbroddy 5'8, Class of 2027 Greenbrier West HS, WV Brodrik is the kind of point guard who doesn't need a dozen flashy moves or endless dribbling exhibitions to leave his mark on a game. His style is built on control, timing, vision, and understanding exactly what the defense gives him before they even realize they are giving it away. A versatile floor general with a silky smooth touch and one of the most respected middy games in WV, Brodrik has developed into

Bleu Armour @armour_bleu 6'1, Class of 2028 Knox Webb HS, TN The first thing that jumps out about Bleu's game is his range. Defenses have to start picking him up the moment he crosses halfcourt because he is comfortable letting it fly from well beyond the three-point line and has the confidence to make teams pay when they give him even the smallest amount of space. That shooting ability may be what grabs attention first, but it is far from the only thing he brings to the floo

Cooper Harris @Cooper_Harris03 6'1, Class of 2027 Orem HS, UT Some guards wait for opportunities while others go create them, and Cooper has built his game around putting constant pressure on a defense from the opening tip until the final buzzer. The explosive playmaker attacks with purpose, changes speeds effortlessly, and uses tight handles to keep defenders guessing. One moment he is slicing through traffic and attacking off the bounce; the next he is rising up with a smoo

Braden White @Braden_White3 5'10, Class of 2027 Ravenwood HS, TN Some players lead with their voice, some lead with their production, and some lead by showing up every single day and setting a standard that everyone around them can follow, but Braden has become all three while building his game around trust, consistency, and doing whatever his team needs to win. Whether it is making shots, creating baskets for teammates, making the extra pass, defending with purpose, or simpl

Preston White @prestonwhite_1 6'3, Class of 2027 American Fork HS, UT Some point guards run an offense, and some become the heartbeat of everything happening on the floor, but Preston has a unique ability to do both, controlling the game with his playmaking while setting the tone with his leadership, toughness, and competitive fire. Every possession seems to move to the rhythm he creates, whether that means carving up a defense with a perfectly timed dime, raining in a shot

Ryan Cockerham IG: @ryan_james.5 6”2, Class of 2028 Father Ryan HS, TN AAU: TN United Some players bring scoring, others players bring energy, but Ryan brings both every time he steps on the floor, and that is what makes him such a tough matchup. The athletic guard can flat out go get a bucket from all three levels. He can heat up from deep, attack the rim with confidence, and use his athleticism to create problems for defenders all over the floor. What really makes Ryan dan

Brandt Scholten @BrandtScholten5 6'2, 175lbs, Class of 2028 Allendale HS, MI AAU: Highland Premier 16U Brandt is the kind of player who keeps finding ways to impact winning because he brings much more than just a smooth outside shot to the floor. While defenses know he can make them pay from deep, Brandt's game continues to grow into something far more complete. He plays with confidence, competes with purpose, and understands how to fit into whatever role his team needs on a

Hayden Picciolo @HaydenPicc10 6'1, Class of 2028 Kodiak HS, AK Hayden may come from a small island in Alaska, but there is nothing small about the way he attacks the game. The athletic wing/guard has built his reputation on putting pressure on defenses every time he touches the ball. Whether he is slicing downhill through traffic, finishing through contact at the rim, or pulling up and hinting a smooth middy jumper, Hayden brings a versatile offensive arsenal that keeps def

Jace Moore @Jc_moore08 6'1, Class of 2027 Wekina HS, FL Some players fill up a stat sheet while others leave fingerprints all over a game without ever needing the spotlight. Jace has become the kind of player coaches love to have in their corner because he impacts winning in so many different ways. Whether it is hitting a tough shot, creating an easy basket for a teammate, controlling the pace, or stepping up when pressure is at its highest, Jace brings a steady presence th

Lucas Graves @lucasjgraves 6'4, Class of 2028 Brentwood Academy, TN Some shooters wait for space. Lucas doesn't need much of it. The moment he steps on the floor, defenses have to know where he is because leaving him open can quickly change the flow of a game. His ability to rain in shots from deep while also attacking the rim and scoring with a punishing middy has turned him into one of the most dangerous young offensive weapons in Tennessee basketball. At first glance, man

James Meador @JamesMeado26671 6'5, Class of 2028 Warren East HS, KY Some players fill the highlight reels while others fill the gaps that winning teams cannot survive without. James Meador is quickly becoming the kind of player every coach wants on the floor because his value goes far beyond points and stats. He brings energy when his team needs a spark, toughness when games become physical, and a blue-collar approach that allows everyone around him to thrive. Every time Jame

Eric Nichols @EricNichols_3 6'1, Class of 2027 Wiekiva HS, FL Some scorers wait for the game to come to them. Eric Nichols attacks it. Eric has developed into one of those dangerous offensive weapons who keeps defenses uncomfortable from the opening tip until the final buzzer. One possession, he is raining in a three from deep. The next he is blowing through a gap, finishing at the rim, or racing down the floor in transition before defenders can even get set. Every trip down

Aaron Adams @AaronAdams2028 6'6, Class of 2028 McCracken County HS, KY AAU: Nashville Stars Some players score points. I, while other players make highlights, but Aaron Adams does both while impacting the game in just about every way possible. The explosive McCracken County star has become one of the most exciting players to watch because his game combines athleticism, skill, vision, toughness, and winning basketball into one dynamic package. Whether he is soaring above the

Brock Moore @thebrockmoore 6ft, Class of 2028 Waxachachie HS, TX Every year there is a player who forces his way into the conversation. A player who refuses to stay hidden, refuses to stay overlooked, and turns every opportunity into a statement. Brock Moore is quickly becoming that player. The rising star has gone from beginning the season on the bench to becoming one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in one of the toughest districts in Texas. That rise did not happen

Cooper Newman @CooperNewman7 6'3, 210lbs, Class of 2027 Sevier County HS, TN Committed to UCONN Some quarterbacks throw a good football. Cooper Newman launches one. The Sevier County star has spent the last several years carving up defenses with a combination of arm talent, football IQ, precision, and poise that has made him one of the most dangerous signal callers in the state. Whether standing tall in the pocket, firing lasers on the move, or extending plays with his legs

Jaydon "Philly " Campbell @Jayywonder_ 6'2, Class of 2028 Hightower HS, TX Some players fill one role. Philly seems determined to impact every corner of the game. The dynamic guard has built his reputation on doing a little bit of everything while bringing a relentless motor and defensive swagger that never takes a possession off. Whether he is scoring, rebounding, creating for teammates, locking up opponents, or flying into passing lanes for steals, Philly's fingerprints ar

Jeremiah Gray @Jeremiahgray 5'9, Class of 2029 Helena College Career Academy, LA Most true freshmen are simply trying to survive varsity football, but Jeremiah was busy helping lead his team to a district championship, a playoff appearance, and a season that announced his arrival as one of the most exciting young playmakers around. While piling up more than 450 rushing yards and four touchdowns, he showcased the toughness, vision, explosiveness, and football IQ that make him

Carmine Songetay @CBSONGETAY IG: @carminesongetay 5'10, Class of 2028 Siren HS, WI Some guards avoid contact, while others guards avoid pressure, but Carmine attacks both with a grin on his face and a confidence that never wavers. The Siren star has built his reputation on being a crafty, physical, and relentless playmaker who can hurt defenses from every angle. Whether he is blowing by defenders off the bounce, finishing through traffic, knocking down shots from deep, or de

Zach Taylor @ZachTaylor20272 6'1, Class of 2027 Faith Training Christian Academy, LA Some players are born with advantages that make the road a little easier. Zach Taylor never had that luxury. Every step of his basketball journey has been built through determination, sacrifice, faith, and an unmatched work ethic that refuses to take shortcuts. Long before the First Team All-State honors, long before the college offer, and long before he became one of the most dangerous scor