Rankings Release: c/o 2027 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 is a talented group, with several players poised for big summer months. Many of these players in the list are making the rankings for the first time. Here's a look at our new additions to the 2027 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2348529"],"_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":"Got to see the Virgin Valley guard during the playoffs. He had one of the best under the radar freshman seasons of any player in the class, averaging 7 per game. 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