While it wasn’t possible to see everyone, the following ten rising seniors stood out in the games we watched.

Anthony Brown, Gulfport Boca Ciega: A 6’6 wing with a great deal of physical gifts, Brown offers up a lot of versatility for the next level.  He has the strength and length to be a small-ball five, the athleticism to challenge taller players as a four, and the skills to be a traditional three.  When Brown knocks down threes like he did in the game we took in (four of five), he puts fear in the heart of the opposition.  He has the ball-handling skills and strong frame to overpower most defenders to get to and score at the basket.  Brown is quick to rotate the ball on the perimeter to an open teammate for a good shot.  His rebounding impacts the game at both ends of the floor.

Camden Cooper, Jacksonville San Jose Prep: Originally listed as a member of the 2028 Class, Cooper announced his reclassification up to 2027 this past weekend.  Regardless of class, he is a dynamic offensive performer.  The lefty is slithery with the basketball, squeezing a slight but wiry-strong frame through defenses to score at the basket.  He finishes well in traffic and willingly absorbs contact to get to the foul line.  Cooper sees the floor well and generally makes good pass vs shot decisions on the move.  His perimeter shot can be streaky, but he hits enough of them to warrant attention from the defense.  Cooper uses his length and lateral quickness on defense, disrupting passing lanes, cutting off driving angles, and altering shots.

Marlon Martinez, Orlando Academy of Central Florida (SIAA): The 6’6 Martinez more than proved this weekend that he can play any position along the perimeter.  He has good enough court vision, passing and ball-handling skills to run an offense.  Martinez has great scoring instincts with an innate ability to put the ball through the hoop from all three levels.  He has a solid frame and is able to take a hit and score through contact.  Martinez has excellent positional size, grabs rebounds and pushes the ball up the floor.  He is a crafty defender when it comes to double-teams and coming over to help.

Ahmed Mustapha, Fort Lauderdale NSU School: While the game was a blow out from the opening tip, the 6’8 Mustapha was able to provide a glimpse of what he can provide college coaches at the next level.  While he is a “traditional” big in that he is most effective offensively near the basket, Mustapha showed enough skills as a ball-handler and passer that he can play away from the basket and not be shaky with the ball in his hands.  He does a good job finding cutters, quickly outlets the ball when securing the defensive rebound, and can assist in bringing the ball up the floor vs. pressure.  Strong and athletic, Mustapha is a constant lob threat, active offensive rebounder, and moves swiftly up and down the floor in transition.  While more shot changer than shot blocker on defense, he makes an impact on that end of the floor.

Nolan Nelson, Jacksonville Providence: The 6’8 Nelson has played well for SE Elite on the Adidas circuit this spring and showed an impressive expansion of his overall skill set this past weekend.  Nelson has always been a steady scoring presence in the paint but this weekend he was knocking down perimeter shots on both sides of the arc.  This allowed teammates more opportunities to score via the dribble or cuts to the basket.  Nelson rebounds well in traffic, has a decent touch around the rim with either hand, and is effective in pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop situations.  While maybe not the bounciest of athletes, Nelson is well above-average in the category.  He uses his strength to deny post position on defense, effectively challenges shots without fouling, and is quick to help and recover back to his defensive assignment.

Henry Robinson, Jr., Deltona Pine Ridge: A case can be made for the 6’8 Robinson to be the most naturally talented player in the 2027 class.  He checks all the boxes physically: height, length, frame, athleticism.  He plays high school ball for his father, and it shows in his skill level.  Robinson gets great lift on his shot and has a high release point, so it is a rare occasion for it to be closely challenged, let alone blocked.  That perimeter shot can be streaky, but once it catches fire, there is very little the defense can do.  Robinson is arguably a better scorer when he posts up, either on the block or the wing, reads the defense, then decides on the right attack based on what the defense gives him.  He has the physical tools to be a solid defender.  That will most likely happen at the next level.

Orlando Roche, Miami Belen Jesuit:  The 6’2 guard is a steady and reliable presence in the backcourt. When playing on the ball, Roche makes an impact by reading the defense then making the right pass vs. shot decision.  He takes care of the ball, penetrates with a plan, and gets the ball to teammates at the right place and time.  Roche moves well without the ball, knows how to read defenders coming off screens, and has a consistent perimeter shot past the arc.  He pushes the pace when the opportunity presents itself but isn’t in a rush.  He is a better athlete than given credit for, works hard on the defensive end, and can be disruptive in the passing lanes.

K.J. Sandi, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas:  We’ve been watching the 6’2 guard since his days as a freshman and his game has grown dramatically over his high school career.  Early on, Sandi was a highly effective catch-and-shoot specialist.  Today, he is a much more all-around scorer.  Sandi has become much more willing and able to attack the basket, often earning trips to the free throw line.  In transition, he can finish over the rim as well as run to a spot behind the arc and drop in clean looks from there.  Sandi has developed some “wiggle to his dribble” and has become effective with mid-range jumpers and floaters off the bounce in the lane.  He rebounds well for his size and doesn’t shy away from a challenge at the defensive end of the floor.

C.J. Westbrook, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas: Another player we’ve tracked since his early days, the 6’2 Westbrook is one of the more crafty and creative scorers in recent memory.  He has excellent ball skills, great change of direction/change of pace moves, and an uncanny ability to score against tight coverage.  Westbrook creates separation from his defender with step-backs and fade-aways, seeks out contact when attacking the basket, and is all too happy to take a hit and go to the foul line.  While a bit slight of frame now, he will likely fill out once he gets into a collegiate strength and conditioning program.  Westbrook is wired to score, but he is a good enough passer to run offense at the next level.  He has active hands and feet on defense and does a good job of staying in front of the opposing dribbler.

Bishop Winze, Orlando Oak Ridge: This weekend was as good as we’ve seen the 6’8 Winze play.  He was aggressive and active in the lane at both ends.  Offensively, he showed good footwork and touch down low, scoring with basic but effective post moves.  Winze was an active lob threat, rim runner and eager offensive rebounder that had second and third jumps as high and quick as his initial effort.  He hit the lone face-up jumper he took as he looks to expand his game out to the perimeter.  Winze does a good job challenging drivers into the lane and protecting the basket.  He has the length and lateral quickness to step out and defend smaller opponents in ball-screen situations.