Top 10 High School Basketball Prospects, Regardless of Class

The grassroots season is now over, and with the high school season ahead this fall and winter, I prepared my list of the top 10 prospects in the country regardless of class. After spending the last few months watching these long-term prospects in competitive settings, I built this list around feel for the game, skill, impact, and what can translate to the NBA level sooner rather than later.

Beckham Black, 2027 — Beckham Black is the No. 1 overall prospect in the country, period. He has that Cade Cunningham type of leadership aura; he always seems able to control his team's tempo and has an elite skill for running the game. At 6-foot-3 with long arms, Black has the combination of skill, athleticism, and IQ to run the show for a team. He is an elite traditional point guard who showcases tremendous balance between scoring and facilitating. Black has off-the-dribble shot-making ability, can finish strongly at the rim, and uses his athleticism as an asset. His court awareness, change of speed, and pace stand out, and he consistently stays poised and never rushes under pressure. He took a big leap in his perimeter and overall shooting. He is a dynamic pick-and-roll operator, one of the more unselfish playmakers in the country with a natural feel for the game, and an underrated defensive playmaker.

A.J. Williams, 2027 — A.J. Williams is so good that after being the No. 1 prospect in the 2028 class, he decided to speed up his path and reclassified to 2027. He is a versatile do-it-all forward who plays at his own pace, shows poise in high-level situations, and plays to all of his strengths. He stands 6-foot-8 and has an elite set of tools. He is physical on both ends, knows how to use his strength, and contributes in every area of the box score. His overall makeup, skill set, and positional size make him a versatile piece with significant upside. Williams can play on-ball as a shot creator and off-ball as a catch-and-shoot threat and cutter. His pace may be the most impressive attribute of his game at his age. He plays a mature style, working his way to his spots for mid-range jumpers or using his strength to get to the rim and draw fouls. He is an asset on the boards and has shown flashes of being a playmaker on the defensive end, blocking shots at the rim as a weak-side help defender.

Lewis Uwvo, 2027 — The last few months have been the best stretch yet for rising senior Uwvo. His status as an elite interior presence has earned him a spot in the top 10 of the 2027 class, and his game should translate well to the NBA level. The 6-foot-10 center is the best shot-blocking big man I have seen at the high school level. His determination to protect the rim is exceptional; he led the Nike EYBL in blocks during the regular season at 5.0 per game. Uwvo has an outstanding 7-foot-7 wingspan that makes him a fearsome rim protector and affects opponents the moment they think about attacking the basket. He has terrific hands, serves as a lob threat offensively, and his motor is eye-opening. He plays with a great passion for the game, and remarkably, he only started playing basketball about three years ago.

Adan Diggs, 2027 — Adan Diggs is a unique all-around scorer and subsequently makes my list of the top 10 prospects in the country. He is a 6-foot-5 combo guard with pro-like moves, positional size, advanced shot-making, and length. He averaged 18.3 points per game on 43% shooting with Vegas Elite (NV) during the Nike EYBL season. Diggs has the scoring versatility to play the one and to provide off-ball value alongside another ball handler. He is a prolific playmaker who has shown flashes of quick offensive instincts creating for teammates, and he is willing to make plays on the defensive end. He has a Devin Booker-like physique and the potential to become a valuable NBA player long-term. The rising senior showcased his tools over the last few months with the USA U18 team and in the Nike EYBL.

C.J. Rosser, 2027 — A blend of Jabari Smith Jr. and Brandon Ingram comes to mind when you watch C.J. Rosser. The 6-foot-9 forward is a prototypical versatile stretch forward prospect for today's NBA. His positional size, length, and toolbox are what make him so intriguing. Projecting that he will become a top-tier one-and-done candidate for the 2028 NBA Draft, his game most resembles the Smith Jr. role: a forward who can stretch defenses with his outside shooting. Rosser has also shown he can attack closeouts, despite somewhat limited creation as a scorer. His impact on the defensive end is there as well; he uses his long arms to alter and block shots while also contributing on the boards. Rosser's unique talent makes him a top-10 prospect regardless of class.

Yann Kamagate, 2028 — One of the biggest national risers this past grassroots season, Kamagate is now the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2028 class. The rising junior stands 7 feet with an impressive 7-foot-6-plus wingspan. He runs the floor like a deer, has terrific mobility, and is a polished, uber-athletic big. Kamagate has pogo-stick legs, using them to get off the floor quickly for lob catches on offense and blocked shots on defense. He already has the elite rim-protecting archetype with those lengthy arms. Yann is also excellent at slipping ball screens, has flashes of explosive finishes and dunks around the basket, and brings an elite motor. NBA teams are always looking for this type of prospect, and Kamagate will likely be the next Compton Magic to find NBA success, following bigs like Evan Mobley and Onyeka Okongwu.

Cayden Daughtry, 2027 — A historic run at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam this summer boosted Cayden Daughtry's stock, and he’s earned the right to be labeled one of the best prospects in the country. Cayden plays at one speed the entire game: fast. He is a 6-foot point guard with quick-twitch athleticism and notable shiftiness. He led the Nike EYBL in scoring at 25.6 points per game and led Peach Jam in scoring at 32.3 per game while earning MVP honors and bringing the Florida Rebels (FL) their first title since 2013. His game blends Tyrese Maxey and Trae Young. Similar to Maxey in his movements and the variety of ways he scores, and Young because of his extensive range as a shooter. He is a skilled, dynamic shot-maker who poses a genuine threat to opposing defenses. His skill as a microwave scoring guard made him unstoppable all spring and summer, and even at his size, he has sneaky athleticism and explosive bounce to compensate. The scouting world has had no choice but to take a closer look at the rising senior, and while his size is in question, he has made himself relevant as a prospect to monitor closely.

Colton Hiller, 2028 — Colton Hiller is another underclassman on this list, along with Kamagate. Hiller is arguably the No. 1 prospect in the 2028 class, given his physical attributes and his skill set. He is a 6-foot-6 dual forward with an elite toolbox that makes him one of the more attractive high-upside prospects in the country. Hiller played up a class this past grassroots season with the PSA Cardinals (NY) and held his own as one of the team's primary players. He can score, rebound, and make high-IQ plays at eye-opening size. How quickly he builds consistency will give scouts a better outlook. Colton can be a plug-and-play prospect and has an adaptable game. The eye test suggests he fluidly creates and makes shots from all three levels: his mid-range game, his ability to use his frame attacking the basket, and his catch-and-shoot stroke.

Nasir Anderson, 2027 — Although his grassroots season was cut short by a hip injury in early June, Anderson makes my list of the top 10 prospects regardless of class. The 6-foot-3 point guard makes a case as one of the toughest guards in the country. He is a crafty lefty who has displayed balance between facilitating and scoring. He uses his stocky frame to get downhill and knock defenders off his path to the basket. Nasir has a football-like build and a big-guard mentality to match. He plays with toughness, consistently creates scoring opportunities for teammates, and is an effective rebounder for a point guard. If Nasir proves he can make perimeter jumpers consistently, he will unlock his full potential. He is a dog on the court and shows a real ability to contribute to winning.

DeMarcus Henry, 2027 — What makes Henry a top-10 prospect in the country regardless of class is his knack for putting himself in the right position to secure rebounds as well as his defensive versatility. He is an elite, committed defender who consistently plays to his strengths, and he showcased that throughout the grassroots season. I have seen Henry guard every position on the floor at a consistent rate. He has the potential to develop into a Kelly Oubre Jr., Herb Jones, Toumani Camara, or Jaden McDaniels type of player long-term. He averaged 19.3 points per game to lead his team in scoring, along with 9.2 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game in the Nike EYBL with Vegas Elite (NV). He has shown flashes of providing floor spacing and can slash to the basket when playing off the ball.