2027 New Additions: Big School

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have lots of new additions to the rankings and the big school players have the most added. There's a great mix of different positions and type players on this list and likely some surefire college prospects. As this list is always a work in progress, this is a starting point for a full top 100. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2469994' first='Brogan' last='Sams'] wrapped up a freshman season as the only freshman nominated for all-state in AAAA, West Virginia's largest class while playing in the state's toughest conference comprised of AAA and AAAA schools. Sams could have one of the best pull up jumpers in the state, not to mention he is does some amazing things with the ball finishing at the basket. I'd expect a huge sophomore year with Sams simply because he's a problem to guard. Brogan is equally effective with both hands going either direction and can stop and pop anywhere on the floor with great elevation and high release. He'll be a big problem for opponents. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2455001' first='Nykeem' last='Thompson'] will be one of the state's emerging guards this year while likely seeing meaningful time on the floor for Martinsburg while they do battle in the EPAC, which seems to get stronger every year. Thompson seems to have the talent to be one of the better point guards in the state with excellent vision, ball control and paint touches. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2496407' first='Collin' last='Crouch'] has a great foundation for having an excellent skill set with having a strong and efficient inside game. Crouch rebounds at a high level as well as finishes put backs and makes strong moves with the ball. Crouch shows flashes of being comfortable facing up and playing a mid-range game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2440252' first='Peyton' last='Cline'] played strong in the paint when he had the ball while making smooth athletic moves to create for himself. Cline is a rising forward who could transition into a wing in coming seasons. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2508620' first='Nate' last='Vestal'] is a wing player with great size, especially for a sophomore, that has an array of skills with the ball including sound outside shooter as well as guard-like skills while in traffic. Nate also has great versatility being able to play in the paint as well. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2470003' first='Xavier' last='St. Andry'] is joining the 2027 list with a great run of showings throughout the spring and summer with his AAU program. St. Andry showed good athleticism and plays with great energy and makes great decisions with the ball. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2443234' first='Chandler' last='Jackson'] absolutely lit it up for us the last time we saw him at Anderson Court. Jackson poured in 23 points against the BlueChips team with upperclass college prospects. Jackson plays extremely hard on both ends, makes great decisions as well as shows good basketball IQ with spacing and tempo. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2470001' first='Jay' last='Walker']is an emerging guard/forward from Parkersburg High School. Look for him to possibly be in competition for varsity minutes as the season progresses. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2470000' first='Carter' last='Nelson'] is an emerging guard/forward from Parkersburg High School. Look for him to possibly be in competition for varsity minutes as the season progresses. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2470008' first='Jeremih' last='Williams'] is an emerging guard/forward from Robert C. Byrd High School. Look for him to possibly be in competition for varsity minutes as the season progresses. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2508622' first='Isaiah' last='Scott'] is an athletic wing with a quick first step and talent for finishing. Scott has shown the ability to shoot it from behind the arc with high percentages at times and is most effective playing in transition with the threat of spotting up or slashing to the hoop. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2508616' first='Antione' last='Hicks'] is an emerging guard/forward from Oak Hill High School. Hicks operates best at full speed with the ball and operating in the middle of the floor as a good guard should. Look for him to possibly be in competition for varsity minutes as the season progresses. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2508618' first='DJ' last='Spencer'] has been mentioned previously as a good scoring guard as well as being an intense defender. Just another impressive guard in the long line of them at George Washington. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2561914' first='Pierson' last='Dejneka'] is a true "shooting" guard. He scores it from deep as effective as anyone he's on the floor with. A super quick trigger on the release and a real talent for getting open with movement without the ball, Pierson look like one of the state's top catch-and-shoot artists. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2508619' first='Jace' last='Repass'] is someone we've written about previously and still have the same belief he could catch fire as a varsity player quickly, given his size and feel for the game. Repass has played alot of forward but should be working towards adding wing skills to his bag as that will get him on the floor quicker and longer stretches. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2615796' first='Levi' last='Lewis'] is a rising guard from Capital High School. Lewis was impressive in Triadelphia during out Expo WV event. I'd look for Lewis to be on the floor for Capital in some capacity. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2561850' first='De'Vonte' last='Humphrey'] is an emerging guard from Martinsburg who has great energy and defensive intensity and will have a chance to challenge for varsity minutes. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2561857' first='Tyler' last='Murray'] is an emerging guard from PikeView High School who can immediately challenge for varsity minutes when season begins. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2611801' first='Cayden' last='Cooper'] is a great sized wing player for Fairmont Senior who has some explosiveness and athleticism. Cooper stepped in and played well in the varsity mix during the school's fall league appearances. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2561871' first='Colin' last='Burton'] is an emerging point guard in the Herbert Hoover program. Burton is already making varsity level plays with the ball, most importantly seeing scorers and delivering the ball efficiently and on time. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2561882' first='Maddox' last='Stevens'] is a guard with great size and skill, who might be pushed over to wing quite a bit considering the upperclassmen in the guard spots. However, Stevens will certainly have his chances to crack the rotation. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2434946' first='Brody' last='Stewart'] was a consistent scorer for the Cabell Midland freshman team in a program packed with scoring talent. He has a chance to push for varsity time in a log-jam of talent trying to get on the floor. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2561904' first='Kooper' last='Sainato'] is a quick and athletic guard who plays for the defending state champions Morgantown High School. Being in that program Sainato has big expectations to live up to and seems on track to meet those. He's a solid defender that knows how to use his body as well as a high energy and high effort player on offense when we saw him in June. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2561912' first='Riley' last='Johnson'] is a returning all-conference player at Herbert Hoover. Johnson shoots it very well from deep, but also has excellent point guard skills. Johnson does a great job of seeing cutters as well as getting paint touches for himself to create. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->