2027 Initial Rankings: Players Ranked 41-50

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(41) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2419815' first='Will' last='Litton'] | Regina</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of two Regals who saw significant time as a freshman, Litton is a 6-4 forward with some bounce in him, which he pairs with soft hands and good touch to be a solid two-way player on the interior. He averaged 8.1 points and 4.3 rebounds a game on 63% shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(42) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2420802' first='Audric' last='Pelzer'] | Norwalk | [program_tooltip program_id='2075630' first='Martin' last='Brothers']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pelzer came off the bench to provide a bit of a scoring spark for the Warriors as a freshman, and he figures to be a huge piece for them moving forward. The coach's son has a high basketball IQ, knowing where to position himself on both ends of the floor, and while he didn't shoot it particularly well from deep as a freshman, his stroke will be a major weapon as he gains more comfort playing varsity basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(43) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2419810' first='Easton' last='McGraw'] | Indianola | [program_tooltip program_id='2119712' first='Iowa' last='Suns']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McGraw is another key piece of a very young Indianola team, a 6-4 wing who can score from all three levels, creating shots off the dribble for himself and his teammates. With his size, he's able to get to his shot pretty much whenever he wants, and he can provide some versatility on the defensive end. He averaged 8.2 points and 4.8 rebounds a game for Indianola as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(44) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2419827' first='Will' last='Van Vark'] | Knoxville | [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Iowa' last='Barnstormers']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Vark is a 5-11 combo guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, showing the ability to create looks off the dribble for himself and his teammates, or knock down shots off the catch. He's part of a strong 2027 class at Knoxville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(45) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2419840' first='Cayden' last='Larson'] | Prairie | [program_tooltip program_id='2075605' first='Kingdom' last='Hoops']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-6/6-7 big man with a load of potential, Larson has good hands and is a mobile big who runs the floor well. He can be a strong presence in the paint as a rim protector, and while his offensive game is still a work in progress, he is a pretty good finisher around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(46) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2419843' first='Braylin' last='DeJager'] | Council Bluffs Lincoln | Iowa Impact</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another combo guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, DeJager is someone that the Lynx coaches are excited about moving forward. He shoots it well off the dribble and is a talented playmaker with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(47) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2419814' first='Thomas' last='DeWall'] | Indianola | [program_tooltip program_id='2119712' first='Iowa' last='Suns']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The fourth Indianola player ranked within the top 50 of this update, DeWall is a 6-1 guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands. He's a sharpshooting guard off the catch who can help space the floor with his quick release.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(48) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2420790' first='Cooper' last='Huston'] | Dallas Center-Grimes | [program_tooltip program_id='2075269' first='All' last='Iowa Attack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A point guard who looks a lot like older brother Bo, Huston (pictured) is a talented playmaker with the ball in his hands who can create for his teammates or shoot it at a high clip off the dribble. He doesn't shy away from contact in the paint, despite being a smaller player, and he is an active defender with quick hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(49) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2419844' first='Drake' last='Pfaltzgraff'] | Bondurant-Farrar</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pfaltzgraff is an athletic, mobile 6-4/6-5 big man who runs the floor hard, competes on the glass on both ends of the floor, and can protect the paint defensively with his size and leaping ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(50) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2419850' first='David' last='William'] | Storm Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>William is a 6-2 wing with a ton of upside, and could be one of the better long-term prospects in the class if he continues to grow. He's an eye-popping athlete with a great second jump that he uses to compete on the glass and protect the paint, and with his length and athletic ability, he can provide some versatility on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->