2027 Rankings: Hidden Gems

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a few highly talented players that should start to make some big noise over the AAU season and into next winter. A few played mainly with their JV teams this past year while others showed their talent in limited varsity minutes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2384357"],"_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":"A tall forward at 6-foot-8 who shows some promise to develop into a real inside-outside threat. Plays big at the rim, moves pretty fluidly and shows some ability to take his man off the bounce and get to the rim. Can run the floor and defend the paint well.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2140866"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Really nice patience and decision making on the attack. Can play at different speeds, letting it go in transition and mixing in good hesitations and crossovers in the half court. Has good instincts and is just a very controlled and aware player on the floor. Can get his hands in on the ball defensively and create some turnovers.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2384271"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Lefty guard with a smooth shot from 3. Was Edmonds-Woodway's second leading scorer while coming off the bench and showed real comfortability on the ball, making decisions, attacking his man and moving well without the ball. Has the look of a guy that will make a big leap next season with more minutes.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2391500"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"6-foot-6 wing/forward who played under limited minutes with Auburn this past season but showed he can knock down the outside shots, defend the rim, and has the athleticism to get up and slam one home. Will be interesting to see how he fairs in a bigger role next year but has the look of a pretty skilled kid with size who could bring some dynamic play to the court.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2391501"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"A hidden gem out in Hanford who made the most of his minutes. Has a real nice-looking stroke from 3-point, moves extremely well without the rock to find gaps inside and has the length at 6-foot-7 to capitalize on space near the bucket. Moves pretty well for his size too and shows good activity on both ends of the floor. Another kid who could make a much larger impression next season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66076c6da5241"} /-->