The new 247sports national top-150 rankings for the 2027 high school basketball class were released on Thursday and there are several players with in-state ties listed. Marcus Spears Jr., a 6-9 forward who plays for Dynamic Prep in Dallas, Texas, is the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2027 class. He is followed by Beckham Black, the younger brother of Orlando Magic's Anthony Black, of Southeastern Prep in Orlando. The top 15 players received five-star status.