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Reclassified 5-Star Recruit Drawing Interest From Kentucky, Duke

Reclassified 5-Star Recruit Drawing Interest From Kentucky, Duke

Summary

Bruce Branch III, a high school basketball star from Arizona, has changed his class from 2027 to 2026, making him one of the most sought-after players in high school basketball. Branch is attracting interest from top college programs like Kentucky and Duke as he prepares for his final year of high school.

Key Facts

  • Bruce Branch III is originally from Gilbert, Arizona, and plays basketball at Prolific Prep.
  • He reclassified from the 2027 class to 2026, moving to the No. 8 spot nationally.
  • Branch is 6-foot-7 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds with a 7-foot-1 wingspan.
  • Basketball analysts have expected Branch’s reclassification due to his age and skills.
  • Branch is considered a future NBA lottery pick and could be eligible for the draft in 2027.
  • The reclassification is part of a larger trend influenced by the name, image, and likeness (NIL) changes in college sports.
  • Top basketball programs like Arizona, USC, Kansas, Duke, and Kentucky are interested in recruiting him.
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