Initial 2027 Standouts to Start Week 1

These athletes excelled within the offenive flow, reading the floor quickly to either pressure the rim or space the floor at an efficient rate. With a few familiar faces along some lesser known athletes, this 2027 class is already showing immense upside.    David continues to seek out driving lanes whenever possible, either in the offensive flow or from self created opportunities versus the right matchup. Drawing numerous free throws in their matchup with Broomfield, he worked to challenge the swath of physical matchups to be out of position on fouls.     Coleman made multiple key defensive plays for Eaglecrest, through timely help side rotations and picking apart passing lanes. A physical guard even at the varsity level, he has no trouble guarding up against bigger matchups, a phenomenal defensive playmaker for this group. Hitting various jumpers from distance and the mid-range, he maximized his opportunities with multiple key names out in that Regis Jesuit matchup. While attacking the rim, he had no trouble scoring through contact or drawing fouls, truly a physical athlete.     Valencia provided consistent floor spacing off the catch, confident regardless of incoming contests. A large part of what allows Valencia playing time at this stage is his defensive impact, as he constantly flies around for rebounds and loose balls. Truly playing bigger than most names at his height, he allows this group to play three guard lineups thanks to his motor.     Jegede looks ready to be a key role player for this Smoky Hill group, posting 16 points in their recent matchup with Mountain Vista. More comfortable scoring through contact in the paint, he was particularly productive thanks to his height advantage versus the majority of opponents in this matchup. Nailing four threes, his ability to be a consistent spacer for them will be imperative for their     Raymond is adept operating within the offensive flow, likely one of the better floor spacers within this class. Knocking down three 3s, he is a sharpshooter off the catch even against incoming contests thanks to the height advantage. His size allows him to compete at the 5A level, capable of altering opposing shot attempts around the rim. He will be a necessary part of their depth chart towards propelling this team to a winning season.     A swiss army knife defender who brings great athleticism to guard a wide variety of matchups, Sekue helps slide into any rotation around Rangeview's depth of shotmakers. Drawing 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals, his impact on the margins will be essential towards this group's success in a possible playoff run. Defensively, he is a pest at the point of attack, quick to get into opponents' space early on.     Rodriguez started the season especially effective with 16 points on 4 of 9 from distance, possibly an up and coming name over at Northridge. He brings above average size within the backcourt, certainly a new name we will be following up in Greeley.     Hudgins will be a contributor at Legend, bringing soft touch and scoring confidence from all three levels. Capable stepping into jumpers from distance, he has no trouble scoring above opponent contests. Contributing shots in the paint and drawing fouls on off-balance attempts, as he gains more confidence in that offensive system he will be a steady contributor in due time.

These athletes excelled within the offenive flow, reading the floor quickly to either pressure the rim or space the floor at an efficient rate. With a few familiar faces along some lesser known athletes, this 2027 class is already showing immense upside.