Five 2027s to Watch in May

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SG [player_tooltip player_id='2419714' first='Evan' last='Abbott'] | Centennial | [program_tooltip program_id='2270834' first='Iowa' last='United']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing on a really talented [program_tooltip program_id='2270834' first='Iowa' last='United'] team, Abbott still finds ways to stand out with his ability to score from anywhere on the floor. He has good size as a wing scorer at 6-5, shoots it well off both the dribble and the catch, and he's strong on the glass on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PF [player_tooltip player_id='2419840' first='Cayden' last='Larson'] | Prairie | [program_tooltip program_id='2075572' first='Iowa' last='Prep']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An intriguing young forward, Larson has really good footwork, soft touch with either hand around the rim, and is a good rim protector with timing and instincts as a shot blocker. He has put together a strong start to the spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2075572' first='Iowa' last='Prep'], and is the type of versatile two-way big man who could get on the radar of Division II programs with strong play the rest of the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PF [player_tooltip player_id='2617475' first='Blake' last='Ritze'] | Linn-Mar | [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bouncy, athletic forward with good size and length, Ritze can protect the rim, stretch the floor, and finish at the rim with either hand. He's good in the pick-and-pop, and can also roll hard to the rim for authoritative finishes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2164515' first='Jaxson' last='Bean'] | Kennedy | Waukee JAM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong, tough guard who can bully his way to the rim, Bean plays with good pace, doesn't get sped up, and can get his teammates involved at a high level. A lefty who absorbs contact around the rim, he's really tough to slow down when he gets the defender on his hip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2366206' first='Jeremiah' last='Slaughter'] | Council Bluffs Lincoln | Southwest Iowa Impact</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slaughter has been fantastic throughout the early spring with Impact, showcasing the ability to score from anywhere on the floor as well as get his teammates involved. He's long, does a great job sitting in his stance and moving his feet on the defensive end, and has the length and lateral quickness to defend both perimeter spots. He's in line for a significant jump up the 2027 rankings when they're next updated.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->