2027 Rankings: Possible Breakout Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Junior class rankings have been updated once again but there are still a lot of players who have potential for huge seasons. Here's a look at some of the 2027s that I think can be some of the biggest breakout stars in Kentucky this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2326411"],"_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-68c2d0dec6d8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newport has been hit harder by the portal than any school in Kentucky (by far) the last two years but Amontae is no slouch and should now have the keys to the Wildcat offense. He's quick with the ball in his hands and is a good decision maker. While Lowe needs to carry a large offensive load for Newport this year, he should be ready. He is suddenly one of the most important players in the 9th region for his squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2121733"],"_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-68c2d0dec6e19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brody has had a really good AAU and camp season and looks like he could be a top player in the region this season. Little has been a standout at multiple camps since his Sophomore year ended early due to injury. A strong guard who excels at attacking the rim, the expectation is that Little will lead a reloaded Belfry squad to regional title contention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2634182"],"_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-68c2d0dec6e9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">LaRue was hit especially hard this spring by both graduation and the transfer portal but the cupboard is not bare. Mikey is a really good shooter who can score the ball well from all areas of the court and is evolving as a playmaker and defender. It's easy to overlook LaRue because of what they lost but with Harris on board, don't sleep on them as a contender in the wide open 5th region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124540"],"_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-68c2d0dec6f24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Colonels graduated 7 Seniors in May and I'm hopeful that all the [player_tooltip player_id='2124540' first='Amare' last='Stewart'] stock I've been holding on to will pay off. He's long and has a smooth game as a big time wing shooter. Amare needs to become a more impactful two way player but he should have MUCH more playing time this season to prove himself. Could be one of the biggest sleepers in Western Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2123716"],"_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-68c2d0dec6fa9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montgomery County already lost Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1359131' first='Luke' last='Fawns'] to early graduation and point guard Makhi Mahorn to an ACL tear this summer. They will look to Rowlett to step up in a big way as a reliable scoring option behind [player_tooltip player_id='2026991' first='Tyce' last='Jarvis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2529539' first='Andrew' last='Terry']. Isaiah has primarily been a shooter thus far in his career but if he has added some bulk and able to get into the paint more frequently, he should be a big time stock booster and help the Indians a lot this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->