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What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?

What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi August 11, 2025 @ 05:00 AM
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Brayden Shepherd
Brayden Shepherd 6'2" | CG/PG | 2027
KY
Caden Gaither
Caden Gaither 6'2" | CG/SG | 2027
KY
DeQuane Stafford
DeQuane Stafford 6'7" | PF/SF | 2027
KY
Braylon Bilton
Braylon Bilton 6'1" | SG | 2027
KY
Eddie Marx
Eddie Marx 6'2" | PG/SG | 2027
KY
Cash Baird
Cash Baird 6'2" | PG | 2027
KY
Ethan Buell
Ethan Buell 6'6" | SF | 2027
KY
Matthew Langhi
Matthew Langhi 6'7" | SF | 2027
KY
Darian Shy
Darian Shy 5'9" | PG | 2027
KY
Eli Green
Eli Green 6'1" | CG | 2027
KY
Michael Ray Stinnett
Michael Ray Stinnett 6'3" | SG | 2027
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What prospects in the class of 2027 are ranked, but still probably not talked about quite enough?  Here are 10 that are ranked in the top 100 that deserve to be talked about more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2127277"],"_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-6896193b169ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It doesn't make any sense to me that Langhi doesn't have multiple D1 offers right now. He's big and an efficient scorer with the ball in his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2333693"],"_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-6896193b16a2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strong and athletic, Cash can create his own offense or make open shots for teammates. Keep an eye out for Baird to breakout this season at Lincoln.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1745595"],"_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-6896193b16a7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A nearly 50% shooter from 3, Stinnett has a quick release and knows how to get open. He's got an early offer from Brescia but I would expect D2 and higher schools to be interested after Michael Ray was one of the best shooters in the 3SSB this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2900459"],"_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-6896193b16aca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another big time shooter. Hard to imagine a player who averaged 22 points per game and shot 49% from three being overlooked but Shepherd fits that bill. He should be a scholarship level specialist and continues improving his all around game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2779405"],"_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-6896193b16b17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caden does a little bit of everything for Collins and had a good AAU season for the [program_tooltip program_id='2796904' first='Shelby' last='Stars'] this summer. Gaither may not be done growing yet, either. Definitely a player who deserves some looks from scholarship schools this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124542"],"_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-6896193b16b63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A highly skilled passer who is also very fast, Darian lacks ideal size but is a player who just gets things done. Look for him to earn some recognition for a young Seneca team this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2149111"],"_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-6896193b16bad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Buell is a high IQ wing with "old school game" but can shoot it at a high clip and plays without getting sped up. After watching him excel against elite athletes on J-town's roster in June, I bought all the [player_tooltip player_id='2149111' first='Ethan' last='Buell'] stock I could get.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124541"],"_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-6896193b16bf7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Green is a very fundamentally sound player with a high IQ. He can make plays with the ball in his hands or be a secondary attacker and catch and shoot threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381904"],"_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-6896193b16c40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eddie is primed for a big season as he and fellow Junior [player_tooltip player_id='2399047' first='Braylon' last='Bilton'] are going to be expected to step into much bigger roles at Simon Kenton. With good positional size, Marx could be a college prospect with a good season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2638035"],"_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-6896193b16cd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quannie is on to his third school in three years but hopefully J-Town can pull the best out of him. Stafford shows flashes of serious game but also tends to wander around the three point line way too much. If he starts becoming an inside/out threat, he should be on scholarship radars by this time next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

What prospects in the class of 2027 are ranked, but still probably not talked about quite enough?  Here are 10 that are ranked in the top 100 that deserve to be talked about more!

Matthew Langhi

Matthew Langhi

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Matthew
Langhi SF
Class
2027
Height
6'7"
HS
Marshall County
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
It doesn’t make any sense to me that Langhi doesn’t have multiple D1 offers right now. He’s big...
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Matthew Langhi

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State: Kentucky
School: Marshall County
Club: Mookie Betts
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Cash Baird

Cash Baird

KY
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Cash
Baird PG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Lincoln County
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
Strong and athletic, Cash can create his own offense or make open shots for teammates. Keep an eye...
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Cash Baird

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State: Kentucky
School: Lincoln County
Club: Ky Future Elite
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Michael Ray Stinnett

Michael Ray Stinnett

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Michael
Ray Stinnett SG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Fairdale
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
A nearly 50% shooter from 3, Stinnett has a quick release and knows how to get open. He’s...
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Michael Ray Stinnett

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State: Kentucky
School: Fairdale
Club: Midwest Basketball Club 3SSB
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Brayden Shepherd

Brayden Shepherd

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Brayden
Shepherd CG/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Johnson Central
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
Another big time shooter. Hard to imagine a player who averaged 22 points per game and shot 49%...
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Brayden Shepherd

State: Kentucky
School: Johnson Central
Club: Griffin Elite
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Caden Gaither

Caden Gaither

KY
CG/SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Caden
Gaither CG/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Collins
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
Caden does a little bit of everything for Collins and had a good AAU season for the Shelby...
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Caden Gaither

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State: Kentucky
School: Collins
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Darian Shy

Darian Shy

KY
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Darian
Shy PG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Seneca
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
A highly skilled passer who is also very fast, Darian lacks ideal size but is a player who...
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Darian Shy

State: Kentucky
School: Seneca
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Ethan Buell

Ethan Buell

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Ethan
Buell SF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Bell County
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
Buell is a high IQ wing with “old school game” but can shoot it at a high clip...
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Ethan Buell

State: Kentucky
School: Bell County
Club: 865 Elite
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Eli Green

Eli Green

KY
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Eli
Green CG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
North Oldham
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
Green is a very fundamentally sound player with a high IQ. He can make plays with the ball...
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Eli Green

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State: Kentucky
School: North Oldham
Club: Kentuckiana Hoops
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Eddie Marx

Eddie Marx

KY
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Eddie
Marx PG/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Simon Kenton
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
Eddie is primed for a big season as he and fellow Junior Braylon Bilton are going to be...
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Eddie Marx

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State: Kentucky
School: Simon Kenton
Club: Moss Elite
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DeQuane Stafford

DeQuane Stafford

KY
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2027
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DeQuane
Stafford PF/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'7"
HS
Jeffersontown
|
KY
What 2027 Ranked Prospects Deserve More Attention?
Quannie is on to his third school in three years but hopefully J-Town can pull the best out...
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DeQuane Stafford

State: Kentucky
School: Jeffersontown
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