2027 Positional Rankings: SF’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings are out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We dive into the positional rankings. We move over to the small forwards for the sophomore class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77247","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"52","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6719361bb76da"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1546975' first='Javon' last='Bardwell'] <strong>Hillcrest Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top player ranked in the class had a great off season. He grew three inches and has added a way more consistent jump shot. He shoots it with range and his pull-up is next level stuff. He jumps out of the gym and is a top notch rebounder for his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2281701' first='Bruce' last='Branch III'] <strong>Perry (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long true point forward type has elite size, skill and advanced court vision. He will drive and kick it to a teammate and he is a versatile defender. He can shoot the three off the catch plus dunk the ball on the break. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1834123' first='Mayom' last='Mayom'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A taller wing who has great length, fluidity and skill. He flies on the break elbows above the rim and shoots the three just as well as anyone on the list. He will rebound and block shots in his area he can pull-up from mid. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1612509' first='Jalen' last='White'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and explosive wing keeps shining in recent events. He was named MVP of top-20 game at Pangos Frosh Soph Camp as he was showcasing his skill from mid to the three and dunking everything on the break. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2396185' first='Zathan' last='Ruffin'] <strong>North Valley Christian Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Swiss-Army knife type of wing forward is Ruffin. He plays and defends nearly every position and can score from deep plus inside. He rebounds and blocks shots in bunches and is just scratching the surface. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2574812' first='Sadeek' last='Noah'] <strong>Supreme Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tallest wing of the bunch has the size and length to play both forward spots. He defends every position with his size, length and fluidity. He moves well in space and can score from inside and out. He dunks it easily and shoots the three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1986797' first='Jase' last='Benjamin'] <strong>San Tan Charter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An undersized wing with a great body with power and improving skill. He is unique with a nice handle to play on the perimeter like a guard and his three point shooting is improving quickly. He can also make plays for teammates with good court vision plus rebound and block shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2574810' first='Wor' last='Wor'] <strong>Supreme Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long South Sudanese wing with great size. He makes his money on the defensive end using his twitch, plus athleticism and length. He coves a lot of ground on defense and can score from inside and out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2574815' first='Garrison' last='Bambolo'] <strong>Willow Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A newcomer for me made some noise at the prestigious Pangos All-West Fr/Soph camp. He has good size with long arms and skill. He can shoot the three, get to the basket with very few strides and rebounds and make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->