5-Star Forward Benjamin Berrouet Sets Baylor Basketball Visit as Reclassification Looms

The current Dallas (TX) Dynamic Prep 2028 power forwardBenjamin Berrouethas scheduled an official visit to Baylor for March 6th. Berrouet is also scheduled to visit Kentucky (Oct. 23), UCLA (Oct. 28), Illinois (Nov. 5) and Rutgers (Feb. 6). A highly sought after recruit, Berrouet has received offers from at least 35 schools across the country.

Initially reported by 247 Sports National writer Dushawn London, Berrouet is also considering reclassifying to the 2027 recruiting cycle. Momentum is allegedly building for this to potentially happen. Reclassification would mean that the (normally) 2028 recruit would be able to available to play a year earlier.

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The 6-foot-7, 240 pound Berrouet is currently ranked as the #2 Power Forward in the country, the #3 best recruit in Texas, and #11 nationally. An exceptional defensive force as he may be among the best non-center rebounder and shot blocker in his class. Not just strong in the paint defensively, Berrouet is also a capable finisher at the rim and even able to knock down a three-pointer (though he’s much more apt to drive to the basket rather than shoot from the perimeter).

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Due in part to his athletic intangibles as well as his ability and technique, Berrouet dominated the 16U circuit in EYBL play this summer. Aside from ranking top 10 in scoring (20.4 PPG), leading the circuit in rebounding (11.9 RPG) and also holding a share of the lead in blocks (2.8 BPG) while shooting…

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