2027 Rankings Update: Top Small Forward Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the publishing of our <a href="https://prephoops.com/georgia/rankings/2027-rankings/" id="https://prephoops.com/georgia/rankings/2027-rankings/">Updated 2027 Player Rankings</a>, here is a look at some of the state's top small forwards in the junior class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478483"],"_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-69cc14521baf8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montgomery earned First Team All-Region honors after averaging 18.9 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, highlighting his impact on both ends of the floor. A versatile combo forward, he offers inside-out scoring ability, capable of finishing around the rim and knocking down shots from beyond the arc. He plays with a strong feel for the game, runs the floor well as a better-than-average athlete, and brings defensive versatility with the ability to guard multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1958489"],"_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-69cc14521bba5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walters is a talented, versatile combo forward out of Alabama who can score at all three levels. He handles the ball well for his size and has shown significant improvement as a perimeter shot maker. An above-average athlete, he runs the floor effectively and creates matchup problems with his skill set. With his combination of size, versatility, and continued development, Walters has considerable upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125529"],"_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-69cc14521bc60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A prospect with as much upside as any in the state's 2027 class, Tisby earned Region Player of the Year honors while leading Cross Creek to a state championship. The junior is a long, athletic wing with excellent size who can knock down threes both off the catch and off the bounce, with his consistency as a shooter continuing to improve. He is also a very impactful defender, using his length and instincts to generate deflections and block shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125516"],"_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-69cc14521bcdb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Region Player of the Year is poised for a big offseason and could be a major stock riser in the coming months. Langston is an athletic wing with excellent size and length, paired with high-level athleticism. He thrives in transition, where he can use his speed and explosiveness to impact the game. His perimeter skill set continues to improve, adding to his offensive versatility, while he also rebounds and defends at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2746193"],"_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-69cc14521bd8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior is a wing with good size, strength, and athleticism who impacts the game in multiple ways. He is very effective in transition and excels attacking the rim, using his physical tools to finish through contact. While not a pure shooter, he is a capable open shot maker and continues to develop his perimeter consistency. He plays with strong effort on the defensive end and can guard multiple positions, adding to his value as a versatile two-way contributor. He averaged nearly 12 points and 9 rebounds per game this season, highlighting his production and activity level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->