Top New Names from 2027 Rankings Update Part 3

Our 2027 rankings update went live on Wednesday and in this article we'll take a look at six prospects who made their debut this week in our rankings.    Another new name from Olentangy Berlin, Green has had some big games this season for the Bears, scoring 15 points in a tight loss Vs rival Olentangy. Green is an excellent rebounder on both ends of the court, finishing stops and creating extra possessions for his team. Also able to catch and finish efficiently on the interior, Green looks like a forward who could take another big jump as a senior. A name for small college programs to know this summer from central Ohio.     The SWC has more basketball talent this season than it has in a handful of years with Olmsted Falls, Elyria and Berea-Midpark all tied atop the conference standings. North Ridgeville is a couple games behind those teams and they have a lot of talent as well. Rowe is a quick guard who does a nice job of changing direction off the dribble when he's attacking. Quick crossover moves and impressive burst allow him to create from the triple threat and attack closeouts. Rowe was a prospect who attended our freshman showcase prior to playing a high school game and impressed at that event, when I got to see him this winter I was impressed by his physical development as an athlete over the years and significant improvement to earn a spot in our rankings.     A prospect who stood out at our Expo showcase this fall, Dunham has had a big junior season for Lucasville Valley. Scoring 26 points against conference leader Wheelersburg shows that Dunham can get it done against top teams in the region. Dunham can make shots on the perimeter and is confident scoring at the rim in transition. Regional small college programs should take a look at Dunham this summer, either at grassroots events or prospect showcases. Dunham never turns down an opportunity to compete!     I've talked recently about how impressed I was with Massillon Washington when I saw them at the Battle at the Berkey with a dominant win. Their depth stood out and that's proven by the fact Williams comes off the bench but is still a player college coaches need to know about. A player who plays on balance, can knock down open shots and can hit kickout passes to shooters, Williams is a perfect complimentary piece for a Tigers program that could have like seven different guys lead them in scoring on any given night.     Margaretta has state title potential in Division V this season with a talented team that's gone through some intense battles the past few seasons to prepare them for a postseason run. Bailey is an important wing piece on this team, as one of the longer athletes on the roster. Bailey can rebound, defend multiple positions and does well as an off-ball scorer as a cutter and set shot maker from the mid-range area. Scoring 17 points in a win over Shelby this week, Bailey has shown up against top teams so far this season.     An Ohio State baseball commit, Lantz is the most well-rounded athlete on the Urbana basketball team. Also named to the first team all-district team as a quarterback, Lantz stays busy year-round for the Hillclimbers. Urbana has a three-headed monster with three players averaging between 12.9 and 16.3 PPG this season. Lantz leads the way at 16.3 with his physicality playing a major factor in his success in the paint. Lantz also leads the conference in steals, showing his ability to make an impact on both ends of the court.

Our 2027 rankings update went live on Wednesday and in this article we'll take a look at six prospects who made their debut this week in our rankings.