Howard Williams | 2027 | 6’7″ | F | Team Haliburton 17U

Howard Williams is one of the 2027 prospects I’m highest on. The 6’7″ forward combines a college-ready frame with length, athleticism and a relentless motor. Williams impacts winning through timely cuts, finishing through contact, offensive rebounding and transition play. He also possesses the ability to dribble, pass and shoot at his size, a combination becoming increasingly valuable at the NBA level. Defensively, his lateral quickness and length give him the versatility to guard multiple positions.

King Rachal | 2027 | 6’7″ | F | Team CPSA PRO16 17U

King Rachal continues to emerge as one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2027 class. The 6’7″ wing combines positional size, athleticism, and a high motor with the versatility to defend multiple positions. Rachal rebounds at a high level, finishes through contact and consistently impacts winning without requiring high usage. His recruitment has quickly taken off with multiple high-major offers, reflecting his rise as one of the more intriguing two-way wings in the class.

Triston Hawthorne | 2027 | 6’8″ | F | Team Sipp United 17U

Hawthorne showed why he earned PRO16 Defensive Player of the Year honors. The 6’8″ forward possesses tremendous length with a 7’4″ wingspan, along with the lateral quickness and athleticism to defend multiple positions. Hawthorne consistently impacts shots as a weak-side rim protector, covers significant ground defensively, and uses his length to challenge shots around the basket. His combination of length, instincts and versatility makes him one of the premier defensive forwards in the 2027 class.

London Dada | 2027 | 6’8″ | F | Team Nebraska Supreme 17U

London Dada, a Creighton commit, impressed with his combination of positional size, versatility and feel. The 6’8″ wing attacks closeouts, makes quick decisions and plays within the flow of the offense while showing the ability to knock down perimeter shots. Defensively, his length and mobility allow him to guard multiple positions, rebound and generate transition opportunities. His ability to contribute on both ends without needing the ball in his hands makes him a versatile winning player.

Kameron Cooper | 2027 | 6’6″ | W | Las Vegas Knicks 17U

Kameron Cooper is a versatile, high-motor wing with an impressive two-way skill set. The 6’6″ Kansas State commit uses his length and lateral quickness to defend multiple perimeter positions while providing efficient complementary offense. Cooper impacts games as a cutter, transition finisher, offensive rebounder and catch-and-shoot threat. His ability to space the floor, defend and consistently make winning plays gives him a valuable 3-and-D profile.

Jomar Bernard | 2027 | 6’7″ | F | Tre Mann Elite 17U

Jomar Bernard was one of the more versatile forwards I watched this weekend, bringing size, athleticism and defensive versatility to a Tre Mann Elite team that captured the PRO16 championship. The 6’7″ forward moved exceptionally well for his size and showed the ability to guard multiple positions. Bernard consistently ran the floor, finished above the rim, and knocked down shots from beyond the arc. His ability to contribute in multiple areas on both ends of the floor stood out throughout the weekend.

Nate Winters | 2027 | 6’7″ | W | OTP PRO16 17U

Nate Winters brings an intriguing combination of positional size, feel, and versatility at 6’7″ with a 7’0″ wingspan. His size allows him to play both guard and forward positions, where he sees over the defense, makes quick reads and keeps the offense moving. Winters can knock down shots from the perimeter while also attacking closeouts and using his length to finish around the basket. Defensively, his size, length and mobility give him the versatility to guard multiple positions.