At current count, there are 18 five-stars in the SC Next 100 class of 2027. That number will fluctuate over the course of the season, as these high school seniors continue to develop and showcase their skills to evaluators around the country.
Needless to say, these are the best future college basketball players in the country. They will significantly impact whichever program they choose to commit to — and even, in some cases, the programs they pass on.
As key commitments happen over the next six months, ESPN will be tracking each one right here, breaking down how it happened, the fit and more.
Players are ordered by rank. Jump to the most recent addition.
See the full 2027 ESPN 100 player rankings here
2027 SC Next 100 ranking: 9
Committed to: Indiana
Commitment date: Oct. 6, 2026
Background: Wabbington has established himself as one of the elite centers in the 2027 class, with dozens of high-major programs extending scholarship offers at various points of his high school career. Arizona looked to carry the momentum in his recruitment coming out of the summer, retaining its status as the favorite as recently as a couple of weeks ago. But Indiana closed the gap when the big man visited Bloomington in early September. Wabbington gives Darian DeVries the highest-ranked recruit of his career and is the highest-ranked center since the ESPN recruiting database began in 2007.
How he fits: After not having enough size up front last season, DeVries went into the portal and landed two of the better bigs in Aiden Sherrell (Alabama) and Samet Yigitoglu (SMU). Both will have two years of eligibility remaining after this upcoming season. Wabbington’s addition will give the Hoosiers as much talent and depth down low as any team in the country. He’s incredibly skilled and can be used as an offensive hub in half-court settings due to his ability to pass and make face-up shots.
2027 SC Next 100 ranking: 12
Committed to: UConn
Commitment date: Sept. 10, 2026
Background: The son of former NFL standout NaVorro Bowman established himself as one of the elite guards in the 2027 class on both the grassroots and international circuits over the past several months. Coming out of the summer, he planned to make four visits to UConn, Illinois, Texas and Arizona. But after taking a trip to Storrs to see Dan Hurley’s program in the first weekend of September, he ended his recruitment with a commitment to the Huskies.
How he fits: Bowman is one of the most explosive players in this class. He ranked fifth on the Nike EYBL circuit in scoring and also helped lead USA Basketball to the gold medal at the FIBA U17 Men’s World Cup by averaging 11.9 points and 3.6 assists. Even with Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins likely out the door next April, Hurley will still bring back incoming freshman Junior County and former starter Solo Ball, who is redshirting this season. Adding an elite scorer like Bowman will bring a different dimension to the Huskies’ perimeter.
What’s next for the programs who missed on Bowman?: It’s still relatively early in the 2027 cycle, and the majority of power-conference programs will keep plenty of cash on hand for the spring’s transfer portal window. But expect Illinois, Texas and Arizona to pivot elsewhere in the 2027 guard market. The Longhorns’ priority remains No. 1 overall senior Beckham Black; the Illini have already hosted top-10 2028 prospect Brady Pettigrew, an in-state recruit who has been rumored as a potential reclassification candidate; and the Wildcats are in a good position for top-10 senior Adan Diggs.
2027 SC Next 100 ranking: 13
Committed to: LSU
Commitment date: Oct. 4, 2026
Background: Gibson is the No. 2-ranked shooting guard of this class, first earning a high-major offer back in the fall of his freshman year of high school. His recruitment really took off in the summer before his junior year, and a strong season on the Nike Scholastic and EYBL circuits brought in more heavy hitters. He ultimately trimmed his list to Arkansas, Louisville, Providence and LSU, taking visits to all four schools. The Tigers and Will Wade, who began recruiting Gibson while Wade was at NC State, emerged as the winner.
How he fits: Gibson is Wade’s first five-star recruit since returning to LSU, and he projects as an immediate-impact freshman when he arrives in Baton Rouge next fall. He’s an elite defender who should fit well in Wade’s aggressive defensive system. Gibson joins top-20 recruit Ahmad Hudson — also an elite football prospect — in the Tigers’ 2027 group. Wade isn’t done this cycle, though, with five-star prospects Asa Montgomery and Reese Alston still on the board.
2027 SC Next 100 ranking: 14
Committed to: UConn
Commitment date: Oct. 4, 2026
Background: Page was long perceived to be a North Carolina lean as a native of the Tar Heel State and one of the 2027 priorities for new head coach Michael Malone. But after he took an official visit to UConn in mid-September, the momentum began to shift — a sentiment cemented when Dan Hurley visited IMG Academy later in the month. The Huskies suddenly had the clear edge and wouldn’t relinquish that advantage.
How he fits: UConn has the early No. 1 recruiting class for 2027, with Page joining NaVorro Bowman Jr. (SC Next 100 No. 12) in the fold. It marks the first time in at least 20 years that the Huskies have landed two ESPN five-star prospects in the same class. Page, a two-way wing with length, should complement Bowman’s scoring ability, and the two should form one of the elite perimeter groups in the country alongside Solo Ball, who is redshirting the 2026-27 season with a wrist injury.
What is the domino effect of Page’s commitment? UConn had a slew of wing targets in the 2027 class, but Page’s pledge probably takes the Huskies out of the running for the rest of their board. The biggest name was Demarcus Henry, the No. 2 prospect in 2027, for whom Arkansas has generated significant buzz in recent weeks. UConn hosted Asa Montgomery for a visit in September, though Florida, Duke and LSU are also in pursuit there. Meanwhile, Malachi Jordan’s recruitment now is perceived to be a growing battle between Vanderbilt and Kansas.
2027 SC Next 100 ranking: 15
Committed to: Syracuse
Commitment date: Sept. 25, 2026
Background: Kamissoko has been a Syracuse target since early in his high school career, earning an offer from the Orange as a sophomore. Dozens of other schools joined the pursuit, particularly this past summer after he had consistently stellar showings with the PSA Cardinals on the Nike EYBL circuit. Florida State emerged as Syracuse’s biggest competition in August; the Seminoles had offered Kamissoko and also hosted him for a visit late in the summer. But Gerry McNamara and the new Orange staff were able to hold off the Seminoles — as well as Illinois, Virginia, Oklahoma State and others. Kamissoko becomes the first five-star of McNamara’s head coaching career and the program’s second five-star in the past decade.
How he fits: Kamissoko is exactly the type of long, rangy forward who can help Syracuse immediately on the defensive end. He established himself as one of the better rebounders on the EYBL circuit during the summer and has a developing offensive game. Projecting a roster from year to year, especially a group under a new head coach, is nearly impossible in this era of college sports, but next season, Kamissoko could join a deep and talented perimeter core that currently includes Temple transfer Aiden Tobiason, Siena transfer Gavin Doty, sophomore returnees Sadiq White Jr. and Kiyan Anthony, and McNeese transfer Garwey Dual. All five will have eligibility after this season and bring versatility and two-way impact.
2027 SC Next 100 ranking: 17
Committed to: Purdue
Commitment date: May 15, 2026
Background: When Hill committed to Purdue in May, he became the highest-ranked prospect to commit to the Boilermakers since the ESPN recruiting database began in 2007. (He then dropped slightly in the rankings, so that honor is back with Caleb Swanigan, who committed to the Boilermakers back in 2015.) Matt Painter’s program had made Hill a priority since he was in eighth grade, earmarking him as the next 7-footer in a long lineage of elite big men at “Big Man U.” Louisville was also involved, receiving a visit in the fall of 2025, as was Florida State. But Purdue was able to keep the Indianapolis product in state.
How he fits: Hill’s biggest immediate impact will likely come on the defensive end, where he has already established himself as one of the premier shot blockers and rim protectors in the 2027 class. He can finish above the rim and has shown flashes of a face-up game despite just turning 17 in August. There are high hopes in West Lafayette this season for third-year big man Daniel Jacobsen, but even if he returns in 2027-28, Hill will have a chance to acclimate to the college game behind a proven 7-4 center.
2027 ESPN 100 ranking: 18
Committed to: Gonzaga
Commitment date: Oct. 29, 2025
Background: Johnson was one of the first high-profile prospects in the class to announce his commitment, before the 2025-26 college basketball season even began. He’s the Zags’ highest-ranked prospect since the 2021 class and has had a longstanding relationship with former Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs, after Johnson’s father coached Suggs when he was younger. Johnson, a Milwaukee native, was a sought-after target for in-state Wisconsin and Marquette, taking trips to both programs, but Mark Few managed to poach him from the Midwest.
How he fits: Johnson’s versatility and physicality should allow him to see the floor early in Spokane; he’s capable of being used as a big playmaker or as a slasher in the half court, and he possesses a strong transition game. He’s also one of the better defenders in the 2027 class and should be able to guard multiple positions at the college level. The Zags should have plenty of talent on the perimeter in 2027-28, although if Johnson shows he can be consistent as a point guard and primary ball handler, there should be minutes alongside the likes of Isiah Harwell, Davis Fogle and Luca Foster.
