Babatunde Oladotun is reclassifying to the highschool class of 2026, making him draft-eligible in 2027, in accordance with Paul Biancardi of ESPN.com. The 16-year-old wing intends to graduate from highschool in Maryland subsequent spring.
Oladotun had been ESPN’s No. 1 prospect within the 2027 highschool class. He was ranked No. 6 by Rivals, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.
“Initially, I’m forward of schedule academically and can graduate subsequent yr,” Oladotun instructed ESPN. “Most of my life, I’ve performed up in age and after enjoying within the 17U division for Workforce Durant, I felt comfy. I’ve gained 20 kilos during the last yr and it by no means felt like I used to be enjoying up. Lastly, I’m staying and graduating from Blake Excessive Faculty. It’s a nice atmosphere, and I’ve a number of help.”
Not like the 2026 draft class, 2027 is usually considered as missing in high-end expertise. Oladotun may change that, tweets Jeff Goodman of The Subject of 68.
In accordance with Biancardi, Oladotun is a “professional three-level scorer” who stands 6’9″ with a 6’11” wingspan. Nearly each high school program is making an attempt to safe the dedication of the younger wing — Oladotun is considered as having appreciable long-term upside and may very well be a top-10 decide in 2027.
“We’re on the lookout for a coach that has a protracted historical past of instructing and profitable,” Oladotun’s father, Ibrahim, instructed ESPN. “Somebody who is aware of find out how to use an enormous guard and has a historical past of teaching massive guards. A coach that additionally performs an NBA-style offense with fast actions.”
