2027 Rankings: Sleepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 185 players, there are bound to be players that fall under the radar and could make a jump in the next year or so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are 8 sleepers from the sophomore class to possibly make a jump there last year:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2292818' first='O'mari' last='Gilbert'] <strong>Paradise Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and fluid power forward is one of the better shot blockers in the class. He uses his added height and length to alter or block the shot. He rebounds well and scores it around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2407205' first='Jamir' last='Smith'] <strong>Chandler</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A hyper athletic power forward runs better than most. He throws it down effortlessly above the rim and he is a strong two-handed rebounder. He can score with drop steps and hook shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2386958' first='Isaiah' last='Gill'] <strong>Canyon Del Oro</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top "pure" point guards in the class. He has next level speed, tight handle and advanced court vision. He gets the ball out of his hands and will throw open teammates. He can shoot it from the perimeter and burst down the lane to score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2149097' first='Carter' last='Watson'] <strong>Gilbert</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharp shooting lead guard with real volleyball line range. He has a tighter handle and seems to make the correct read over and over. He moves the ball like you should and then will change speeds to get some separation. He scores with floaters, euro steps and knows how to play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2412234' first='Landri' last='Pinckney'] <strong>North Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A two-way scoring point guard can defend. He is very quick on the ball defensively with good lateral quickness. He scores with transition buckets, catch threes and is tough in traffic to get downhill thru contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2345478' first='Mo' last='Watson'] <strong>North Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long wing who is a point forward type. He has plus athleticism and length to play the passing lanes. His passing skills stand out and he is a multiple positional defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2297437' first='Dylan' last='Vargas'] <strong>San Tan Charter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly skilled power forward who transferred in from Hamilton. Once he gets eligible he will make a big impact inside with rebounding, scoring around the basket with a fluid handle. His rebounding and passing skills will help the small school immediately. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2466071' first='Nick' last='Appenzeller'] <strong>Desert Edge (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A cerebral power forward with a next level feel for the game. He is a top notch passer for his position and size. He can score facing up from elbow and in. He has soft hands to score inside and he will be a focal point. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->