2027 Rankings: Hidden Gems

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a class as deep as the 2027 group, there are bound to be some really good players who gets overlooked. Here's a breakdown of some rising Seniors who I would classify as hidden gems.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2960461"],"_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-69deda45bb1f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Oakland tends to get overshadowed at North Oldham due to their balanced attack and the star power of [player_tooltip player_id='2726857' first='Pierre' last='Rondo'] but he's a good player. Shearer was actually the best shooter on the Mustangs roster this year at 44% from three and is probably the best perimeter defender on the team. Oakland has good size at 6'4" and projects well as a 3 and D wing at the college level.</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-69deda45bb263"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best shooters in Central Kentucky, Isaiah is a tall and lean wing who does the vast majority of his damage from beyond the three point line. As a Junior, Rowlett shot 41% from three and is comfortable out past the college line. Excelling in the catch and shoot, Isaiah should have a lot more shots coming his way after the defection of [player_tooltip player_id='2529539' first='Andrew' last='Terry'] to rival George Rogers Clark last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2960464"],"_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-69deda45bb2d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best Juniors in the 11th region, Marsh is fresh off of a season where he averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds for a Lafayette team that had a good year. Ben is a stocky guard who can get to the rim early and often over the course of the game. Despite not shooting the three at a high clip this season, Marsh still shot over 51% from the field this past season. It's not out of the realm of possibility that Ben is the 11th region player of the year next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2859610"],"_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-69deda45bb350"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamm is a good shooter who is strong and effective at getting to the paint. A stocky wing prospect, Nate excels at playing off of two feet and using counters and footwork to get his shots off against bigger defenders. Hamm averaged 16 points per game for a Grant County squad that should have a chance to make some noise next season when they return all 5 of their top scorers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2993345"],"_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-69deda45bb3b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elam is coming off a strong Junior campaign for the Camels and is a promising low post prospect who has flashed the ability to step out and shoot a little bit as well. Braden has a big frame with room to add muscle as he fills out once he stops growing. A high ceiling prospect, Elam could have a big AAU season and find himself on the radar for colleges by the end of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->