Updated 2027 Rankings: SEPA New Names to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this week we published our updated Class of 2027 prospect rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we will dig into the Pennsylvania Class of 2027 rankings and review four players who caught our eye for the first time during the 2024-25 high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of four <em>'new</em>' southeastern Pennsylvania prospects who made their 2027 rankings debut in our latest update.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2709543"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-680910805cdd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a solid regular season in which he averaged 7 ppg., Lawrence simply exploded onto the recruiting map with his stellar post season efforts. Across the District 11-6A tournament, Lawrence posted games of 21 points (2 threes), 14 points (3 triples) and 12 points. That impressive 21-point effort came in [highschool_tooltip highschool_id='2586992' name='Parkland'] D11-6A championship game win over [highschool_tooltip highschool_id='2596913' name='Northampton']. Lawrence is a dynamic multi-sport athlete (all-state football selection too) with elite speed and change of direction moves. Combine those assets with his finishing skills and court vision and you get a prospect who can score or distribute in transition. On half-court possessions Lawrence can blow past defenders off the dribble and pop jumpers from all over the floor, including from deep. At the defensive end of the floor, Lawrence is a plus prospect because of his active hands, quick lateral movements, and linebacker instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2838352"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-680910805ce49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carroll is another 2027 prospect who really grabbed our attention during the post season. During the regular season, Carroll started nine games and boasted a stat line of 6.5 points and 2 rebounds per night while shooting 44% from deep (31 3PM). Then when the 5A state playoffs rolled around, Carroll really found his scoring touch. Across Bonner's three 5A state tournament games, Carool averaged 11 points and 2.3 made threes per night. He scored 13 points (3 threes) in Bonner's 1^st Round win over [highschool_tooltip highschool_id='2594611' name='Bangor']. In addition to lacing threes this year, Carroll proved that he could work as a poised secondary ball handler. In that role he got into the lane for lay-ins and floaters as well as kick out passes. Carroll's speed and ability to convert at the rim through contact made him a serious open court threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2843949"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-680910805ce9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 2024-25 season will serve as the breakout stretch of play for this throwback style small forward who is a double double machine. West is an athletic, tenacious, and extremely physical prospect. That trifecta enabled West to dominate interior play at both ends of the floor this past season. He produced points via quick post moves as well as on dives to the rim and the offensive glass. His ability to power through contact in all these scenarios for an AND1 was impressive. Plus, West is a solid defender and a beast on the defensive glass. College coaches will also love West's length, agility, speed, and quick second jump. In March during Sankofa's defeat of [highschool_tooltip highschool_id='2595623' name='Chester'] Charter in the 1A state quarterfinals, West posted a ridiculous stat line of 11 points and 22 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2748229"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-680910805cef5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a sophomore Jackson earned significant playing time on a deep and talented UD squad that has won 23 straight games and captured the Suburban One League as well as the District 1-5A titles. Jackson is an athletic '3 &amp; D' prospect with an automatic shooting stroke. He also possesses the speed and finishing skills to thrive as a lane filling wing in transition. This past season Jackson frequently capped fast breaks with a crowd-pleasing flush. When he was not popping threes in the half-court, Jackson slashed to the cup for a catch and lay-in. Jackson also crashed the offensive glass for put backs. Jackson's outstanding 2024-25 season was highlight by games of 19 points (3 threes) vs. Octorara and 14 points (4 triples) against [highschool_tooltip highschool_id='2584763' name='William Tennent']. Defensively, Jackson guarded 2 through 5, was a fierce shot blocker and plus rebounder. In short, Jackson has the potential to be the next star player for the storied UD program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->