ESPN released updated evaluations for the top 10 players in its 2027 SC Next 100, pairing each prospect with NBA comparisons and intel on the college programs they are connected to in recruiting. Four players in that group are tied to Miami: No. 2 Beckham Black, No. 6 Malachi Jordan, No. 8 Lewis Uvwo and No. 10 Cayden Daughtry.
Miami targets receive bold NBA comparisons in new ESPN 2027 rankings
No. 2 Beckham Black
Black is the highest-ranked Miami target in ESPN's new update. ESPN ranked the 6-foot-3 point guard No. 2 nationally and compared him to Andrew Nembhard, pointing to his pace, poise, playmaking feel and winning impact.
Miami is one of the programs that has offered Black, along with Arkansas, Duke, Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, USC and others. He also ranks as the No. 3 overall prospect and No. 1 point guard in the 247Sports Composite.
No. 6 Malachi Jordan
ESPN compared Jordan to Devin Vassell, citing his three-level scoring ability, shot-making approach, rebounding and offensive polish. Jordan is a 6-foot-7 forward at Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, so he will be in South Florida for his senior season.
Jordan's recruitment includes Miami, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Kansas, UConn, BYU, Indiana and others.
No. 8 Lewis Uvwo
Uvwo is a 6-foot-10 center and ESPN compared him to Moussa Diabate. With a 7-foot-7 wingspan and a 9-foot-3 standing reach, his defensive range, rebounding, rim protection and motor stand out.
Miami is in Uvwo's recruitment with Duke, UCLA, BYU, Baylor, Texas, Providence, Michigan, Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia and others. He also attends Prolific Prep.
No. 10 Cayden Daughtry
Daughtry was compared to Trae Young, with ESPN citing his deep range, quick release, off-the-dribble scoring and ability to break down defenses.
Daughtry averaged 26.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals last season while leading Calvary Christian to a second consecutive Class 3A state title. MaxPreps also named him its National Junior of the Year and Florida High School Basketball Player of the Year.
Daughtry's recruitment includes Miami, Michigan, Iowa, UConn, Florida State, Florida, USC, Providence, Tennessee, Louisville, Texas, LSU and Kentucky.
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