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US Unveils 2027 Basketball Top-10, Spears and Black Highlighted

7/7/2026

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The United States released a top-10 ranking of the 2027 basketball class, naming Marcus Spears Jr., Beckham Black and Cayden Daughtry among the prospects.
Spears Jr., a 6-foot-10 power forward with a 7-2-foot wingspan, will narrow his college list after the Peach Jam (July 14-19).
Black, a point guard, averaged eight assists per game and earned All-Tournament First Team honors.

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The United States released a top-10 ranking of the 2027 basketball class, naming Marcus Spears Jr., Beckham Black and Cayden Daughtry among the prospects.
Spears Jr., a 6-foot-10 power forward with a 7-2-foot wingspan, will narrow his college list after the Peach Jam (July 14-19).
Black, a point guard, averaged eight assists per game and earned All-Tournament First Team honors.