2027 Rankings Update: The Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankings coverage continues with a look at some notable&nbsp;<em>Small Forwards</em>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2027</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2470973' first='Greyson' last='Pierce']</em></strong>, <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1958489' first='Clyde' last='Walters']</em></strong>, and <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2407057' first='Declan' last='Griffiths']</em></strong> hold the <em>Top 3</em> spots at the <em>Small Forward</em> position, with each ranked inside the <em>Top 10</em> overall for this class.</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":"77239","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6785b45c0687b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we take a look at ten&nbsp;<em>Small Forwards</em>&nbsp;to watch from the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2027</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2470860' first='Preston' last='Bollin']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bollin, a 6'7" wing at the <em>Newman School</em>, is a physical presence on the perimeter that can score at all three levels. He takes advantage of mismatches in the post, can take bigger defenders off the bounce on the perimeter, and has a good feel for the game as a passer. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions and is a real presence on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2470887' first='Elliot' last='Erickson']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long 6'6" wing at <em>Cushing Academy</em>, Erickson is a talented scorer on the offensive end of the floor. A good shooter, he does a nice job of using his strength to get to his spots off the bounce, scoring with his size in the mid-range, while consistently being shot ready from behind the arc. He's a tough defender that does a good job of moving his feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2470947' first='Rowan' last='Santos']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santos, a 6'4" from the <em>Kent School</em>, brings versatility to both ends of the floor night in and night out. A high IQ cutter, a willing ball mover, and a crafty finisher around the rim, he does a good job of filling a variety of roles on the offensive end of the floor. Defensively, he's often in the right spot and does a good job of challenging shots at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2634195' first='Garrett' last='Org']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'6" wing at <em>Governor's Academy</em>, Org is an impressive athlete that makes big time plays on both ends of the floor. He's a tough finisher around the rim, using his strong frame to play through contact in the paint. He can make shots from the perimeter and does a good job of attacking closeouts to get high percentage looks at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2470906' first='Sam' last='Kim']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kim, a 6'5" wing out of the <em>Groton School</em>, plays with a high motor and relentless effort. A versatile defender, he can guard up and down a line-up while making an impact on the glass, protecting the rim, and generating steals and deflections. Offensively, he does a good job of playing out of the trailer spot and knocking down open shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2470933' first='Connor' last='Noel']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big time shot maker from behind the arc, Noel is a long and lean wing at <em>Milton Academy</em>. He has deep range on his jumper, works hard to consistently be shot ready on the catch, and is in constant movement on the offensive end of the floor. He has a high level feel for how to get open while running off screens and can make shots on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2568516' first='Matias' last='Popma']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Popma, a 6'3" wing from <em>Dexter Southfield</em>, plays with great energy and effort while showing continuous improvements in his skill. He has good positional size and length, moves his feet well on the defensive end of the floor, and has quick hands while guarding the ball. On the other end, he is starting to consistently knock down shots from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2568478' first='Jaiden' last='Reuter']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big wing at <em>Bishop Hendricken</em>, Reuter makes his impact with his aggressiveness on both ends of the floor. He has great size on the wing, does a good job of using his length to his advantage on the defensive glass, and can initiate the break off his own defensive rebounds. He's hard to guard when he gets downhill and can finish with either hand around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2568459' first='Will' last='Hastings']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hastings, a physical wing out of <em>Nashoba Regional</em>, does a great job of controlling the glass while showing improvements in his shot making ability. He does a nice job of making quick decisions with the ball and shows the ability to make shots from behind the arc. He's a great rebounder on both ends that knows how to carve out space and read the ball off the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2568381' first='Jordan' last='Torres']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic 6'3" wing from <em>Trinity</em>, Torres is one of the most versatile underclassmen scorers in the <em>NHIAA</em>. He has good burst in the open floor, can really create space off the bounce, and has a variety of finishing moves around the rim. He does a nice job of using jab steps and shot fakes to keep defenders off balance and to get into his shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out for our next rankings update positional breakdown, a look at 2027's&nbsp;<em>power forwards</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->