2027 Rankings Update: Top Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's still SUPER early for 2027 prospects but there are some making massive noise on the court already and have potential to reach the scholarship level in college by the time their high school careers end. These are the top small forwards in our freshman rankings update, not including players who were in the top 10.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2046737"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Wade is one of the more athletic prospects in this class already and has shown potential as a lockdown defender and athletic finisher in the mold of [player_tooltip player_id='1344606' first='Aveion' last='Chenault'] at Douglass. Thurman is an athletic slasher who shoots the three well enough to keep opposing defenses honest.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bbdc3e2282b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2046739"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Joe is playing a pretty big role for a North Laurel squad that is in a complete rebuilding mode. Smith is a good slasher who is more physical than most 2027s right now. He's shown he can get to the rim and take contact. Joe's shooting numbers aren't overwhelming right now but they will level off eventually as he's a talented player with a lot of room to improve.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bbdc3e2287d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2122607"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Nolan has been playing a solid role for a Madisonville team that is rebuilding this season. Coffman is shooting the ball fairly well and is actually leading the Maroons in rebounding as a freshman. Long term, Nolan has a ton of potential and looks like he could be an impact player in the second region for the next few years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bbdc3e228c2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125710"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Bethlehem is one of the smaller schools in the state but Bradley has a chance to be one of the better players in the 5th region by the time he's a Junior or Senior. Jack is a good slasher and capable shooter that is rapidly developing in his role as a third or fourth option for the Eagles.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bbdc3e22904"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125722"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Kays is a good player who is currently waiting for his opportunity to play for a loaded and veteran Trinity roster. Parker was a standout at our Freshman showcase last fall and is on the radar to be an impact player for the Rocks down the line.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bbdc3e22949"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Names to Know:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125706' first='Edward' last='Marx'], Simon Kenton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125705' first='Davis' last='Cunningham'], Trinity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125708' first='Henry' last='Howard'], North Oldham</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125698' first='Abrahm' last='Howard'], GRC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2132587' first='Joshua' last='Morris'], Lafayette</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->