Geren Holmes Scouting Report: The 2027 Wing Poised for a Breakout
Few prospects in the class of 2027 have moved up as fast as Geren Holmes. He is 6’5” and 185 pounds, and he made his name after reclassifying and transferring to The Burlington School in North Carolina.
Holmes is part guard and part forward. He is strong going downhill, he has touch on the perimeter, and he plays hard, which is a combination that carries over to college basketball.
Geren Holmes’ Statistical Profile
He scores a lot and does it efficiently. In the high school season he led The Burlington School with 18.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 steals a game. He was better still on the Adidas 3SSB circuit with Team Loaded South: 24.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals a game in Session I against national competition, and the Breakout MVP award.
How tall is Geren Holmes?
Drawn to scale next to a 6'8" door and a 10-foot rim.
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Person
Height
Centimeters
Avg US man
5'8.9"
175 cm
Avg NBA SG
6'4"
193 cm
Geren Holmes
6'5"
196 cm
Avg NBA SF
6'7"
201 cm
The College Recruiting Landscape in 2026
Ohio State Basketball is his biggest offer so far, and a wing with his versatility and efficiency fits the Big Ten. If the production continues, more high-major NCAA programs will follow.
3 Reasons Geren Holmes is a Top Prospect
For anyone tracking the Prep Hoops risers, Holmes has what a modern wing needs.
- Scoring at three levels: He is reliable shooting off the catch, and strong enough to attack a closeout and finish through contact.
- Positional versatility: He can handle the ball on the perimeter and use his 6’5″ frame against smaller defenders on switches.
- Transition: He plays above the rim in the open floor, and defenses that are slow getting back pay for it.
Geren Holmes: high school vs the Adidas circuit
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| Setting | Points | Rebounds | Steals |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burlington School | 18.6 | 3.9 | 1.8 |
| Adidas 3SSB | 24.3 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
Geren Holmes Statistics Overview
| Setting | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Steals Per Game | Shooting Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School (TBS) | 18.6 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 50/35/62 Splits |
| Adidas 3SSB | 24.3 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 59/64/58 Splits |
Follow Holmes on MaxPreps and the 3SSB Circuit as he starts his junior season. If he keeps this up, he will be in the national rankings conversation soon.