Ranking the Top 30 Prospects in 2027 NBA Draft Class
With this year's freshmen set to make their college basketball debuts, a new class of high school seniors is stepping closer to the spotlight of NBA scouts.
There has been one consensus name atop this group's rankings for years. Over the past few months, between FIBA, AAU and NBA-sanctioned camps, a number of other 16-, 17- and 18-year-olds have begun to separate themselves.
This early in the process, the actual watch list is more important than the specific rankings, which are sure to change over the next two seasons before players even become draft-eligible.
We spent weeks reviewing film from EYBL, Adidas 3SSB, Puma's Pro16 and FIBA tournaments to update scouting reports and long-term projections for the 2027 draft cycle.
30. Bo Ogden (Westlake, SG/SF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Mike Miller, Bogdan Bogdanović
Bo Ogden had a special run on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, finishing with 20.9 points per game while shooting 55.2 percent overall, 52.8 percent from three (127 attempts) and 86.0 percent from the line.
He has one of the cleanest shooting strokes in the class. His seemingly picturesque form can translate to deep range and balance, rising into pull-up and movement jumpers.
Ogden isn't explosive, which leads to contested finishes and settling around the perimeter. However, he's shown he can make moves and reads off the dribble, he has some bounce when given an open runway, and he draws fouls at a solid rate.
29. Abdou Toure (Notre Dame HS, SF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Jerami Grant, Jarace Walker, Jae Crowder
Abdou Toure's physical tools, power and athleticism at the rim instantly pop. He plows through contact on drives, which he can also create with decisive, quick dribble moves and change of speed.
Toure complements his strength with some touch and finesse with one-handers around the paint and mid-range pull-ups. He gets useful elevation on his shot. His range needs to improve, but he shot 11-of-31 on the Adidas circuit, and he showed encouraging mechanics and balance.
For Toure, the final year of high school and first year of college will be about developing more shooting consistency and decision-making feel.
28. Qayden Samuels (Bishop McNamara, SG)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Kevin Porter Jr., Jordan Clarkson
Wired to score, Qayden Samuels is an aggressive lefty whose shot selection reflects extreme confidence. He's a tough shotmaker inside the arc, equipped with mid-range step-backs and fallaways. Most of his made threes come off the catch—he hit 42 total during 20 EYBL games, showing off a smooth stroke and range.
Samuels isn't an explosive athlete, and he'll have to improve his finishing and touch shots around the key. He could stand to show more willing vision as well to create a more well-rounded offensive attack.
27. Toni Bryant (Missouri Commit, PF)
4 of 30Potential comparisons/archetypes: Bobby Portis, Kevon Looney, Thomas Bryant
Toni Bryant looks reliant on his 6'9" frame and tools, using them for play-finishing, offensive rebounding and contesting shots.
The flashes of skill create visions of upside, but at this stage, they're just flashes. He has post moves, including baseline spins, fallaways and hooks. The execution just isn't consistent. He has some confidence in his jump shot, though he's not a dependable shooter.
Bryant ultimately has an NBA physical profile and the ability to use it at both ends. How much polish he's able to add over the next few years will determine his standing in the scouting/draft projection discussion. Bryant is old for his class, turning 19 at the start of his senior season in high school.
26. Junior County (Wasatch Academy, SG)
5 of 30Potential comparisons/archetypes: Jared McCain, Malcolm Brogdon, Brandon Podziemski
Junior County has stood out with NBA 2-guard tools, a projectable shooting stroke, mature decision-making and an uptick in flashes of self-created drives and mid-range buckets.
He's still currently best finishing plays in transition and spotting up off the ball, where he's a threat to catch-and-shoot, attack closeouts or pull up inside the arc.
County isn't ultra explosive at the rim or shifty out of isolation, but he does have a very adaptable game and mindset. He's also becoming a bigger threat with his dribble in ball-screen situations, and he's shown some acrobatic, below-the-rim finishing using his body and off-hand.
25. Maximo Adams (Sierra Canyon, SF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Khris Middleton, Devin Vassell, Maxwell Lewis
From April to July, Maximo Adams averaged 18.8 points and 10.2 boards in EYBL action. He shot over 40.0 percent from both the mid-range and beyond the arc.
Adams plays with visible confidence, which shows on both contested jump-shot makes and rushed or forced misses.
He can play big around the basket, especially when going for offensive boards. However, Adams' perimeter skills are what pop the most. The 6'7", 215-pound forward possesses driving ability off the catch and smooth shotmaking with his deep threes, pull-up and fallaway.
24. Deron Rippey Jr. (Blaire Academy, PG)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Donovan Mitchell, Scoot Henderson, Eric Bledsoe
Explosiveness, strength and defensive pressure should help Deron Rippey Jr. overcome challenges and concerns over his 6'1" size. He makes plays that other smaller guards don't, like racking up 13 dunks and 10 blocks in 17 Adidas games.
Rippey is quick and shifty, capable of creating advantages and getting to spots. While he has plenty of room to improve his perimeter shotmaking, his percentages and range have gotten better over the past year.
Rippey does seem extra intent on getting to the basket, which can lead to some forced drives and contested layups. He shot just 36.5 percent on layups playing for New Heights, struggling with contact and making rim reads. He'll have to grow as a decision-maker overall, but he's flashed upside as a creator and a willingness to be a setup man.
23. Austin Goosby (Melissa HS, SG)
8 of 30Potential comparisons/archetypes: Norman Powell, Devin Carter
There is a noticeable bounce to Austin Goosby's step. He's able to consistently earn himself easy baskets, second-chance points, steals and blocks by tapping into quickness and springs.
As a scorer, Goosby is most effective right now in transition and play-finishing off the ball. He's a capable perimeter shotmaker, but he isn't a reliable shooting threat right now.
Goosby's handles and jump-shot mechanics need to improve over the next few years, but even without the on-ball skill, he can impact games with his athleticism, IQ and instincts at both ends.
22. Jaxon Richardson (Columbus, SF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Ryan Dunn
Explosive leaping fuels Jaxon Richardson's impact. With Columbus, he scored twice as many field goals in transition as he did in any other area. Richardson elevates effortlessly above the rim, leading to easy baskets in the open floor, off cuts and under the offensive glass.
He's a capable spot-up shooter, but the volume, percentages and eye test are underwhelming at the moment. Off the dribble, he lacks creative handles and a pull-up. However, Richardson has flashed some promising footwork and body control attacking closeouts or after taking dribble handoffs.
For the foreseeable future, he's mainly going to make his imprint on games by play-finishing and making athletic plays at both ends of the floor.
21. Colben Landrew (Wheeler, SG/SF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Bennedict Mathurin, Gary Harris, Brice Sensabaugh
A standout this summer at Top 100 Camp and Adidas 3SSB, Colben Landrew blends NBA wing size, a smooth shooting stroke and tight handles for creating in tight windows.
He's not explosive, and it almost appears as if he's operating in slow motion. But Landrew gets to his spots with dribble moves and change of speed, and he uses his strong frame and body control effectively around the basket.
20. Alex Constanza (Spire Academy, SF/PF)
11 of 30Potential comparisons/archetypes: Tobias Harris, Kyle Kuzma
Offense often runs through Alex Constanza's isolation scoring skills and ball-handling in transition. He's a big wing at 6'7" and 210 pounds with the ability to go coast-to-coast, create and drive from the point of attack, separate into step-backs and use floater touch on drives.
He also averaged 4.0 assists in 10 games during Pro16 play, where we saw Constanza operate as a jumbo playmaker by using his gravity and height to pass over the top.
Turning 19 in October, Constanza is old for his class. It will be worth watching how he adapts to different roles after being very ball-dominant.
19. Taylen Kinney (Overtime Elite, PG)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Tyrese Maxey, Malcolm Brogdon
The top power schools are currently after Taylen Kinney, who just got to play in front of dozens of NBA scouts at Overtime Elite's Pro Day.
There will be debate around the NBA ceiling of a 6'1" guard who's not overly athletic or lethal from three yet. At the least, he's tracking toward being a high-level college producer who'll excel at creating rim pressure, scoring in the paint/mid-range and using his gravity and elusiveness to set up teammates.
Kinney shot 50.1 percent on two-point jumpers on the Adidas circuit, scoring efficiently off ball screens and vulnerable closeouts in spot-up situations.
His three-ball must become more reliable to help offset restrictions from his lack of size. But he's still a very capable three-level shotmaker, and he uses his length and body well to create easier layup angles on drives.
18. Jason Crowe (Missouri Commit, PG)
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Potential comparisons/outcomes: Patty Mills, Brandon Jennings, Cameron Payne
Peach Jam's leading scorer, Jason Crowe went off in his signature bag of deep threes and pull-ups.
Perimeter skill separates Crowe and ultimately fuels his consistent 20-plus-point games. He has deep range and the ability to hit jumpers in a variety of ways from different angles.
While he shows touch with his float game and layup package, his last listed weight was 169 pounds, which suggests he'll continue to rely on difficult shotmaking.
17. Caleb Gaskins (Columbus, SF/PF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: John Collins, PJ Washington, Bobby Portis
Caleb Gaskins has shown gradual growth with his physicality and expanding skill set. One of the top performers at Peach Jam (20.0 points, 10.2 boards, 5-of-14 from three), the 6'8" combo forward scored in a variety of ways and showed off his improving perimeter game and shotmaking.
Gaskins profiles as a power forward, but he can look like a big wing at times when he's putting the ball down, Eurostepping through the lane or rising up for mid-range jumpers. And he'll still produce from the post or block with more typical big-man production over the shoulder or at the rim.
With the Boozer twins leaving for Duke, Gaskins should have a big opportunity to blow up this season at Columbus.
16. Baba Oladotun (James Hubert Blake, SF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Brandon Ingram, Ace Bailey, Ziaire Williams
With a December 2008 birthday, Baba Oladotun has become eligible for the 2027 draft after reclassifying up. With such an enticing mix of 6'9" forward size and perimeter shotmaking skills, few high school players' potential pops more.
His strengths and weaknesses became clear this summer during EYBL play, NBA Top 100 Camp and Formula Zero Elite Camp.
At 16 years old, he's usually been one of the tallest players on the floor, yet he moves, Eurosteps and elevates like a guard or wing. His footwork to find open spots allows him to get to the rim through traffic. Confidence in his jumper also keeps building. Oladotun has looked very comfortable making rhythm threes, contested pull-ups and tougher, improvised fallaways.
His lack of strength and explosion show in the paint. While his shotmaking ability is obvious and looks good on film, his handle, shot selection and inconsistent shooting should remind scouts that a future mismatch, top-option perimeter scorer is still more of an idea than a reality this early in his development.
15. Tajh Ariza (St. John Bosco, SF)
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Potential comparisons/outcomes: Dorian Finney-Smith, OG Anunoby, Josh Smith
Tajh Ariza put himself on more NBA radars after Nike Hoop Summit week. He skipped the last EYBL session with an injury, but the NBA tools are already apparent, and his shooting seems capable of enough (for a 17-year-old) to create optimism over his potential to keep improving.
Though Ariza isn't an on-ball scorer or advanced ball-handler, he's still developed a coveted archetype with a growing 6'9" frame, explosiveness, defensive versatility and enough shotmaking ability to create three-and-D projections.
14. Christian Collins (St. John Bosco, SF/PF)
17 of 30Ceiling comparison: Jaden McDaniels, Peyton Watson, Cody Williams
Christian Collins has blown up with an enticing combination of 6'8" size, ball-handling fluidity and athleticism.
He's at his best in the open floor, making plays around the rim, crashing the offensive glass and defending. Versatility is always in demand, and Collins has the ability to play big at the 4, grab-and-go in transition and guard multiple positions.
His skill level is just lagging behind his athletic abilities, and his upside will appear capped if he remains a limited three-point shooter.
13. Arafan Diane (Iowa United Prep, C)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Al Jefferson, Jusuf Nurkic, Ivica Zubac
At 7'0" and 293 pounds, Arafan Diane is built differently with a frame, style and limitations that are likely to divide NBA scouts when the time comes to make a decision about his long-term potential.
Diane can take control offensively with overwhelming strength and soft hands around the basket. He easily moves defenders and carves out space by getting low and using his butt. He shot 71.4 percent with 36 dunks in 13 games on the Adidas circuit. But he also displayed some footwork, fakes, counters and quick load-ups into finishes.
Five three-point makes also showed some promising touch from the outside.
Usually, bigs like Diane who draw NBA interest are difference-making rim protectors. He doesn't block shots at a good rate, and he isn't the smoothest mover around the perimeter. However, he does erase shots around the basket when in position.
Continuing to become more than a finisher offensively and a bigger impact defensive presence are the keys to convincing scouts to look past the perceived lack of upside tied to Diane's archetype.
12. Miikka Muurinen (AZ Compass, PF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Obi Toppin, Tidjane Salaün
Scouts had a reason to watch EuroBasket this month. The tournament's youngest participant, Miika Muurinen, made noise for Finland, including when he scored nine points in 12 minutes during an upset win over Serbia and Nikola Jokić.
In eight games, he racked up 10 dunks in 89 total minutes by turning open-floor opportunities into easy baskets using his leaping and coordination at 6'11". He blocked two jumpers and a drive against Lithuania as well, showing off his foot speed and impressive movement.
The flashes of perimeter shotmaking are what create visions of a high-upside prospect. He hit three threes versus Germany. But he has never shot a comforting percentage, and he has had a tendency to settle or force tougher jumpers in settings where he's had more freedom. While the highlights may depict a 6'9" big wing or mismatch, he's still more effective making athletic and energy plays than he is creating in the half court.
11. Anthony Thompson (Hudson Western Reserve, SF)
20 of 30Potential comparisons/archetypes: Jabari Smith, Rashard Lewis, Rodney Hood
In the final Adidas 3SSB game of the summer, Anthony Thompson's inside-out scoring versatility was on full display as he racked up 35 points off three-point shooting, smooth transition finishes and face-up drives.
In 17 games with Indy Elite, he made 36 threes on 38.7 percent with an effortless-looking flick-of-the-wrist release. Inside the arc, he showed he can play strong under the basket, though his long strides in the open floor, the Eurosteps and the overall fluidity are what really stood out.
He does have a high center of gravity, which limits his explosion and ability to blow by or easily separate inside the arc.
10. Bryson Howard (Heritage HS, SF)
21 of 30Potential comparisons/archetype: Aaron Nesmith
Bryson Howard has become more well-known and targeted by major schools during/after EYBL play. In 21 games with Pro Skills, he's shot 45.4 percent on 108 three-point attempts, which is exciting efficiency for a prospect who already possesses NBA wing tools.
While he still has plenty of room to grow as a creator, Howard is still effective attacking closeouts, using the right footwork off the dribble and tapping into his athleticism for off-ball finishing. Howard projects favorably on defense as well with a seemingly textbook frame for a three-and-D wing, plus promising steal and block rates.
The son of former NBA star Josh Howard, Bryson has officially raised his stock after averaging 19.8 points per game at Peach Jam.
9. Brandon McCoy Jr. (St. John Bosco, PG/SG)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Jrue Holiday, VJ Edgecombe, Ron Harper Sr.
With three FIBA gold medals, Brandon McCoy Jr. has been on NBA radars for years thanks to his positional tools, athleticism, backcourt versatility and defensive playmaking. He's at his best attacking and finishing in the lane.
Inconsistent shooting has raised questions about his ability to continue scoring in volume as he rises to college and the pros. But then there are games like the one he had at Peach Jam last month against City Rocks, when he put up 38 points and buried a number of pull-up and step-back jumpers/threes.
8. Sayon Keita (Barcelona, C)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Marcus Camby, Robert Williams, Yves Missi
Currently being targeted by the NCAA's top powerhouse programs, Sayon Keita has become one of the biggest international names to track for the 2027 NBA draft cycle.
He won Defensive MVP of Top 100 camp with his ability to erase shots around the basket using his 7'0" size, length and quick movements.
Every year, there are one-and-done first-rounders with Keita's tools and archetype, but he really stands out with how easily and fluidly he's able to get up for blocks and dunks. Keita has some post polish as well with his ability to drop-step into hooks, spin baseline and use touch over the shoulder.
From Serge Ibaka's Dreams Academy to playing ACB games with Barcelona, the excitement around Keita's development and rise continues to build.
7. Cameron Williams (Saint Mary's HS, PF)
24 of 30Potential comparisons/archetypes: Evan Mobley, Alex Sarr, Kai Jones
The eye test instantly picks up Cameron Williams' 6'11" size, movement and potential wing skills.
Though he's clearly still raw, his tools and mobility translate to disruptive defense and shot-blocking from different spots on the floor.
Offensively, aside from the easy baskets, putbacks and low-post finishes, he's shown confidence in his three-ball and mid-range shot. The percentages and reliability aren't there, but Williams has competent enough stroke to believe he could eventually become a regular perimeter threat.
A big producer and riser during Adidas 3SSB play, Williams has been making the type of flash plays (at his size) that generate visions of enticing long-term outcomes.
6. Hugo Yimga Moukouri (Nanterre, SF/PF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: DeAndre Hunter, Tari Eason, Rui Hachimura, OG Anunoby
A standout at 15 years old for his physical tools and production, Hugo Yimga Moukouri will now join Nanterre in Pro A after playing this past season in France's third division and having a strong ANGT tournament in Dubai.
Now 17 (July 3), he just averaged 10.4 points and 5.4 boards at the U18 European Championships, finishing with a 17-point, nine-rebound game in the championship game to Spain.
At baseline, he's a big wing or combo forward who effectively uses his size, strength, length and athleticism for finishing, slashing and defending. His feel and perimeter skill need to improve, but flashes of mid-range shotmaking, three-point range and footwork off the dribble hint at more on-ball scoring potential.
5. Jordan Smith (Paul VI, PG)
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Potential comparisons/outcomes: Eric Bledsoe, Marcus Smart, Dennis Schroeder
Coming off a productive run with USA at the U19 World Cup, Jordan Smith just averaged 20.4 points and 4.2 assists at Peach Jam. While the FIBA setting highlighted more of his open-floor and transition offense, he was able to showcase his refined shot-creation and three-level shotmaking in EYBL.
There figures to be some debate over his 6'2" size for a scorer, but he's delivered enough flashes of using his gravity for playmaking for scouts to at least see a combo guard. Strength and defensive toughness should also help ease concerns over Smith's height.
4. Dylan Mingo (Long Island Lutheran, PG/SG)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Spencer Dinwiddie, Ayo Dosunmu
Dylan Mingo, the NBPA Top 100 Camp MVP, has been on a gradual, upward trajectory. He still hasn't turned 17 yet, making him almost a year younger than some other high-profile names in the senior class.
There isn't anything explosive about his game or movement. Mingo just gets to spots and through gaps with his ball-handling, footwork and change of speed while body-shielding defenders.
Though his shooting mechanics and range must improve, Mingo shows skill and touch on various types of shorter jumpers and finishes. He's going to make plays at both ends, showing competent playmaking feel and overwhelming physical tools to blow up plays defensively.
Mingo's ability to start converting more pull-ups will be key for his development and on-ball upside. But it seems like a fairly correctable weakness for a 6'5", high-school senior (turning 17 in October) with a knack for creating, scoring off improv/instincts and racking up steals.
3. JJ Andrews (Arkansas Commit, SF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Pascal Siakam, Julius Randle, Patrick Williams
Buzz around JaShawn "JJ" Andrews continues to build coming off Peach Jam MVP honors after leading Brad Beal Elite to a championship.
At 6'7" and 228 pounds, he's at his best going coast-to-coast and attacking in straight lines using his strength and body control. But his perimeter game is evolving. With power forward size, Andrews now creates advantages with his handle. He was highly effective and productive making plays in ball-screen situations, driving over the pick or stepping back into dribble jumpers.
Andrews still relies more on tools, athleticism and instincts. But signs of creation and three-level shotmaking continue to flash and hint at higher level of big-wing scoring potential.
2. Caleb Holt (Prolific Prep, SG)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Derrick White, Norman Powell, Cason Wallace
It was a strong summer for Caleb Holt, MVP of Eurocamp, a gold medalist with USA and Adidas 3SSB champion.
At 6'5", competent shooting, defensive instincts and strong IQ create a coveted, built-in foundation for the 17-year-old combo guard.
Holt still has room to improve his creation skills, but he's consistently been able to generate offense off transition, downhill attack and shotmaking.
1. Tyran Stokes (Notre Dame, SF)
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Potential comparisons/archetypes: Jayson Tatum, Scottie Barnes, Miles Bridges
Tyran Stokes has been atop recruiting and draft prospect lists since early high school. He finished the summer with his third FIBA gold medal and another highly productive EYBL session for the Oakland Soldiers.
He shot 70.6 percent at the U19 World Cup, logging a rare triple-double against Jordan in just 24 minutes. Peach Jam's second-leading scorer and top rebounder last month, Stokes continues to show growth with his creation and shotmaking while consistently making plays off his physicality and vision.
He's looking noticeably more polished with the fluidity of his one-on-one execution. He's using rhythm dribbles to separate into pull-ups. He's shown new footwork for balanced specialty shots and quick ball-handling moves for blowing by.
Outstanding physical tools, three-level scoring versatility and secondary playmaking flashes will have Stokes drawing comparisons to some of the NBA's premier wings.
