What Ranked 2027s Deserve More Buzz Going into Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we are almost two months away from the start of the season we wanted to examine some prospects that need to be talked about more heading into the 2025-2026 season!&nbsp; Here is our look at the 2027 class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125674' first='Quinton' last='Kitt'] (East Peoria)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kitt is the #2 prospect in the 2027 class, but doesn't get the recognition we feel he deserves.&nbsp; The small forward is a legit top 150 player nationally that is a stat sheet stuffer.&nbsp; We are big fans of how he impacts as a scorer, facilitator, rebounder, and defender.&nbsp; Great physical tools with his length, frame, and how smooth his game is!</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>Brown is a player that we feel doesn't get talked about enough by both fans and college coaches.&nbsp; He has been a consistent performer from the day he stepped on the high school scene.&nbsp; Wiry lead guard that can score with an ease along with getting others involved when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839878' first='Mason' last='Martin'] (Neuqua Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin is among the better pure catch and shoot players in the 2027 class.&nbsp; He plays so well off their star Kelly being able to knock in shots at a high rate from the perimeter.&nbsp; With more of a spotlight on this team look for Martin to get more recognition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2915369' first='Noah' last='Cook'] (Crystal Lake South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lanky power forward at 6'6” that brings fluid athleticism and shot making to the table.&nbsp; Look for him to emerge as a junior!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467723' first='Mohammad' last='Farhan'] (Stagg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Broad shouldered four for Stagg that can do damage around the hoop as a finisher, rebounder, and defender.&nbsp; Can also step out and shoot it a little.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2455389' first='Arthur' last='Abbey'] (Rock Island)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abbey made the move over from Moline to Rock Island for this upcoming season.&nbsp; He fit in right away over the summer when we saw him running the show and picking his spots to score on a team that should be one of the best in central Illinois this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2749967' first='Xavier' last='Martin'] (Bloom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin popped as a sophomore with his bounce and energy on the glass.&nbsp; Didn't see the big growth we were hoping for a year ago.&nbsp; Look for him to be a big contributor as a senior for a guard dominated squad!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125671' first='Nojus' last='Venckus'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2125668' first='Nedas' last='Venckus'] (Lockport)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The twins both elevated their stock with strong performances during the summer with their high school teams and at The EXPO.&nbsp; Will be the go to scorers for Lockport as juniors!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2490487' first='Torrey' last='Barrett'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barrett projects as a rock solid complimentary player for the Caravan that brings value with his size, strength, and shot making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389886' first='Ben' last='Whorlow'] (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whorlow is an emerging big man that our staff has been impressed with in the junior class.&nbsp; Look for an expanded role with Wheaton St. Francis this year for the talented post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834484' first='Nathan' last='Stephens'] (Leo)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressed with Stephens who played well for [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] and should see a role for Leo this season.&nbsp; Big time slasher putting pressure on the rim for powerful finishes in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2439344' first='Chas' last='Ontiveros'] (Morton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Projectable wing with size that can shoot it.&nbsp; We liked what we saw out of him as a sophomore and could be ready for a big season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->