Prep Hoops Indiana Class of 2027 Prospect Rankings – New Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Prep Hoops Indiana Class of 2027 Prospect Rankings were updated on Wednesday, April 17th with a debut of our Top 15 prospects along with an expanded Watch List. We now have over 200 names in the database of what is shaping up to be a very talented, deep class. All rankings are difficult, and inherently subjective, but that can be especially true with the younger classes. That is why we cut off our initial ranking at just 15. Going much beyond that would have led to too much of a guessing game. However, we still want to give some additional shine to more prospects so here are eight "new names" to watch in the Class of 2027 that could burst onto the scene this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2414734"],"_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":"Hegwood stepped into an immediate playmaking role for Roncalli this season averaging 5.1 points and a team-high 3.5 assists per game. The 6'1u0022 guard should be able to parlay that valuable varsity experience into a big spring and summer. He handles the ball very well, has some physical strength for his age to finish around the basket, and is a great passer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2414963"],"_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":"This super athletic guard out of Fort Wayne South Side High School is immediately one we were not aware of before the season. However, Irby burst onto the scene averaging 9.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 steals per game for the Archers. 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