Bruce Branch III, the No. 1 player in 2027, reclassifies to the 2026 class

Posted Nov 22, 2025
Bruce Branch III, who was ranked No. 1 in the 2027 class, is moving to the 2026 class, he told 247Sports. Branch is following the same path that Baba Oladotun took earlier this fall. The 6-foot-7 prospect out of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Prolific Prep will slot in at No. 8 overall player in the class of 2026 rankings. He projects as a Top Ten pick in the 2027 NBA Draft. (247 Sports)

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