Bruce Branch III navigating reclassifying, cross-country move at Prolific Prep

Posted Jan 3, 2026
It's been a busy few months for Bruce Branch III. The exceptional guard transferred from Gilbert (Ariz.) to Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale this summer. In November, Branch III, who was already a consensus top-3 player in the class of 2027, reclassified to the class of 2026. He's still ranked as the No. 2 player in the class by Rivals despite reclassifying. (The Tennessean)

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