""I believe in my ability. I am confident that I can do this," Branch told ESPN."
""I have been playing up my whole life. I am not going to let anyone outwork me. I remember when I was in the first grade playing against third graders. I got pushed down and I got back up.""
""I want to take things one step at a time," Branch said. "I want to focus on our season and my team. I want to win it all at Chipotle [Nationals].""
Bruce Branch III, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the 2027 class, announced plans to reclassify into the 2026 class and will graduate from Prolific Prep (Florida) in the spring. He will be eligible to play college basketball next fall and to enter the 2027 NBA draft following reclassification. Major programs including Kentucky, Kansas, Louisville, USC, BYU, Arizona, Houston and Miami are pursuing him, and a springtime decision is expected. Branch emphasized focusing on his current season and team goals while noting the mental challenges of reclassification. He averaged 15.9 points and 5.2 rebounds on the Adidas 3SSB circuit.
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