I’ve Got Five in This: Top Prospects in the Class of 2027

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Rivals won’t release its initial rankings for the class of 2027 until later this month, but discussions about what the list should look like when it’s released are well underway behind the scenes. Part of this conversation revolves around prospects who have used the base to defend themselves.

Today on I’ve Got Five On It, Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy takes a peek behind the scenes and discusses five prospects who are significantly helping themselves by posting impressive summers.

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A dark horse for the top spot in the initial rankings, Hampton is one of the most dynamic and explosive guards in the class of 2027. He helped his stock significantly while running with Southern Assault on the adidas 3SSB circuit this summer, as the Texas star was the subject of underclass divisions and has been as consistently productive as any young prospect in America.

The 6-foot-2 Hampton is the former five-star’s younger brother RJ Hampton, who played overseas instead of in college and became a first-round selection. Ryan Hampton has incredible physical tools and is a proven weapon in transition from a scoring and playing standpoint. He has made strides as a shooter this summer and has the length and lateral quickness to become an incredibly valuable defender as well.

Recruitment: Hampton’s older brother did not attend college but was considering programs such as Kansas It is Memphis, both of which today have the same technical teams as they did back then. Ryan Hampton lists the first offers of Texas It is SMU.

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Possibly the best-known name in the class of 2027, Oladotun is already a national recruit. When he’s at his best, he looks like a top-five prospect in the class based on his 6-foot-4 frame and developing skill set. He projects as a modern winger, versatile and capable of defending any position. He is capable of putting the ball on the floor and creating both in the post and on the perimeter.

The polish and consistency aren’t there yet, and the Maryland star will need to add weight as he becomes a more reliable outside shooter, but the pro potential is obvious to anyone who has seen him play. Oladotun averaged 14 points and 3.7 assists per game while running with Team Durant in the EYBL 15u division this summer.

Recruitment: Oladotun already has a long list of offerings, which will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years. Programs like Texas, State of Florida, UCLA, Cincinnati, Maryland, USC It is Old Miss have already offered.

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Like Oladotun, Rosser projects as a potentially special and rare prospect due to his size, fluidity and advanced skill set. There simply aren’t many 6-foot-10 prospects who move with Rosser’s fluidity and are as dangerous long-range shooters as Rosser, whose offensive versatility is impressive for such a young prospect. An established rim protector, Rosser averaged 11.3 points and four rebounds per game while playing with Team United in the 15U EYBL. Rosser, like many players his age, has struggled with consistency this year, but his sky-high potential was on full display during a Peach Jam elimination game that saw the forward shoot 6-of-9 from long range on his way to 20 points. , four blocks and a win over Brad Beal Elite.

Recruitment: Rosser, based in North Carolina, is no stranger to state powers. Meanwhile Duke It is North Caroline have the luxury of buying time with scholarship offers, programs like Michigan It is Virginia Technology have already come to the table.

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Spears brings a combination of elite length and long-range shooting ability that has people in NBA offices already familiar with his game. The son of the former NFL defensive back of the same name, the lineage is obvious when watching the tall, athletic lineman on the hardwood as he leaps smoothly and has the ability to put the ball on the ground despite his long, lean frame.

Spears plays with an impressive motor for such a young player and is spot on defensively, even if he has some work to do in that regard when it comes to avoiding fouls. Spears’ long-term upside is obvious enough that he could find himself in the discussion for this week’s top 10 rankings.

Recruitment: Spears’ father played college football in LSU before leaving the NFL, so expect the Tigers to engage to some degree with the much-vaunted legacy prospect. Spears Jr. has yet to receive his first scholarship offer, but several top coaches are already aware of his talent.

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The Philadelphia area’s next hard-nosed point guard, Sutton is coming off a base season that saw him make a lot of noise running with Team Final in the 15U Nike EYBL. Sutton averaged 11.7 points and 3.6 assists per game for a team that reached the Peach Jam finals and caught a lot of people’s attention in the process.

The 6-foot-10 Sutton proved himself to be a true playmaker with impressive court vision and the ability to get past defenders and into the box thanks to a steady handle and an almost uncanny ability to absorb contact. Sutton has the type of athleticism that allows him to cut through lane traffic and rise above the rim when the situation calls for it.

His trajectory is as encouraging as his skill set, though, as Sutton seems to get a little more aggressive, confident and refined every time we watch him. He’ll go as far as his growing body and still-developing long-range jumper will take him, as everything else he needs for long-term success is available in spades.

Recruitment: Miami, Saint John, Iowa It is West Virginia are among the programs offered to Sutton early in the process. However, expect more heavyweights to enter the ring soon as Sutton projects as one of the best point guards in the 2027 class.