2027 Rankings: Off The Radar Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 285 players, there is bound to be some new talent that was eventually going to be discovered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 16 new players and here are some of the standouts that are not in the bigger 6A schools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are 6 newcomers from the last few months that are off the radar:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3028449' first='Isaiah' last='Akwue'] <strong>Sequoia Charter (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A taller power forward with great length, athleticism and skill. He is very fluid from end to end and has quicker bounce to explode up to dunk the ball. He can face-up to the three point line and rip thru to the basket plus rebound at a good clip. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2039596' first='Kelynn' last='Mount'] <strong>Central </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A true rim runner with plus size and length. He is very fluid from end to end and springs up in a blink of an eye to rebound, block or alter numerous shots per game. He can defend in space on the perimeter and he will score with put backs and dunks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2700924' first='Duke' last='Suggs'] <strong>Chaparral </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The long wing forward is the energy guy of the team. He comes off the bench and brings a motor to compete with his great length, athleticism and anticipation skills to rebound the ball or to collect steals. He scores it around the basket and is a capable perimeter shooter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2990401' first='Jaylen' last='Flagg'] <strong>Vista Grande </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A hyper athletic wing forward has some serious bunnies. He springs up effortlessly to rebound and he is one of the best junior shot blockers in the state under six-foot five with his timing, speed, bounce and length. He scores it off the glass and from elbow and in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3148725' first='Marvin' last='Dobine Jr'] <strong>Westview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong framed power forward is one of the big reasons the Knights are starting the season so well. He is tough and he will score thru the contact and operates from the elbow and in very effectively. He has a plus motor and rebounds the ball or outworks his competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3135445' first='James' last='Laches'] <strong>Desert Mountain</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wider framed power forward with good shoulders and length. He is a strong pick setter and he will chase rebounds in and out of his area. He is a perfect glue guy for the Wolves and he will score it inside the paint with a decent touch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->