27 Impactful 2027s in Playoffs Beyond “Big 3”

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everyone knows about the Big 3 in the 2027 class and how impactful they are going to be in the state tournament.&nbsp; What sophomores beyond [player_tooltip player_id='2125612' first='Devin' last='Cleveland'], [player_tooltip player_id='2323624' first='Davion' last='Thompson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] could leave monster impressions in the upcoming state tournament?&nbsp; Here is <strong>27 Impactful 2027s in Playoffs Beyond “Big 3”!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125687' first='Travis' last='Brown'] (West Aurora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Aurora is clicking during the second half of the season with Brown being a major reason.&nbsp; The slick handling lead guard can take a game over in spurts with his passing and scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125634' first='Hayden' last='Schroeder'] (Wheaton Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Schroeder back healthy he is the type of interior presence that can have a massive game and upset anyone.&nbsp; Could Kaneland be that team matched up with a fellow top 10 sophomore?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125674' first='Quinton' last='Kitt'] and Cole Dubois (East Peoria)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kitt has the type of all-around game that can impact in so many ways.&nbsp; Look for him to give his team a chance against anyone in a tough 3A regional, because they can win the sectional if they do.&nbsp; Dubois can run the team with his passing and hit open threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391672' first='Jeffrey' last='Hassan'] (Kaneland)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaneland is having a historically great season behind the Hassan brothers.&nbsp; The sophomore big man has the athleticism up front to leave an imprint on the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125659' first='Kristopher' last='Mporokoso'] (Waubonsie Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While everyone talks about Coleman and Wilson for Waubonsie Valley as the veteran stars it is this strong and skilled wing that is the x-factor come playoff time as the guy that could carry them over the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125677' first='Reggie' last='Stevens'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2323617' first='Markese' last='Peoples'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This duo of sophomores are sparks for a St. Laurence team filled with senior talent.&nbsp; Stevens with his sharp shooting and Peoples with his toughness are one's to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125637' first='Jacob' last='Fuller'] (Glenbrook South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fuller is a floor spacing big man that with his three point shooting and rebounding who will have to be impactful in the playoffs if they make noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125642' first='Jarrel' last='Brown'] (Normal Community)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is the type of player that if his shot is on can carry a team to a win.&nbsp; Projectable long term prospect, but has a skill that can win now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323613' first='Demarco' last='King'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2698739' first='Dereon' last='Smothers'] (TF North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 duo has really impressed throughout the season and is primed to make noise in a potential regional final against Brother Rice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323622' first='Damari' last='Stephens'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stephens is a big bodied wing that has taken a back seat to the three seniors and Cleveland, but if needed he has the motor and physicality to impact in a tournament game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125658' first='Kendall' last='Meyers'] (Marist)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marist is one of the hottest teams coming into the event and Meyers is the versatile frontcourt piece that will not be at the top of the scouting report, but can do damage on the boards and scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125641' first='Jamier' last='Montgomery'] (Crane)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Montgomery will lead his team in the 2A field as the top seed in their sectional as a exciting point guard that can take over games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2712818' first='Deven' last='Marshall'] (Rock Island)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall has emerged as a sophomore especially with his shooting from the perimeter.&nbsp; They will need him to come up big.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540157' first='Vito' last='Rocca'] (Evanston)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rocca is a plus shooter like his older brother, but he can also impact by stuffing the stat sheet.&nbsp; For a team that is peaking at the right time he is one to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540188' first='Ryan' last='Howard'] (Alton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard is a three and D wing that has been very impactful as the season has gone along for one of the best teams in the metro east.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383402' first='Jagger' last='Mayville'] (Waltonville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mayville is a starting post for one of the top 1A contenders for the state title.&nbsp; Mobile big man that is skilled.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632037' first='Landon' last='Mays'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mays is a strong bodied forward that has been very productive throughout the year and they will need that in the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2455383' first='Brady' last='Welch'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2455389' first='Arthur' last='Abbey'] (Moline)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The starting backcourt for a Moline team that is certainly a contender as they are year in and year out is this sophomore duo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2749981' first='Rowan' last='Weller'] (Edwardsville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwardsville has been one of the top teams in the metro east.&nbsp; They are going to need this plus defender and slasher on point to make a run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125654' first='Jordan' last='Purvis'] (Yorkville Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High scoring guard that plays on an electric offense that hopes to make a deep run in the 1A field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125643' first='Jaxson' last='Hancock'] (Centralia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While others might get more attention for the Orphans at the end of the day their offense will always be dictated by the point guard and this sophomore has really elevated his game throughout the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2749990' first='Zane' last='Schneider'] (Lemont)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This point guard has been a steady presence throughout the season and a plus shooter for Lemont.&nbsp; They will be looking for that out of him the upcoming weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383971' first='Tyler' last='McConnell'] (Pinckneyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athletic front court player brings energy, rebounding, and explosiveness in the paint that Pinckneyville will need in the 2A field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->