Hidden Gems: 2027 Class Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 class is full of talent. Eleven players have already committed to play at the D1 level and there are others who should join that list before signing day in the spring. Here's a look at some Seniors who are lower ranked but could be steals at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab992b8a5c87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A crafty scorer with good size and a solid handle, Marsh is one of the most consistently overlooked players in Lexington. He didn't shoot the three at a high clip last season but Ben is a solid downhill driver who gets to the rim and is strong enough to finish through contact and get to the free throw line. In state schools would be wise to recruit the Lafayette star.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2964567"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab992b8a5cf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Size is at a premium, always. [player_tooltip player_id='2964567' first='Cooper' last='Justice'] has legitimate size and looks like he may not be done growing yet. One of the better bigs in the mountains, Justice is the type of player who a school like Pikeville could take a chance on, redshirt and see what he develops in to over the course of his redshirt season. With a frame that can add a bunch of weight, Cooper is a big time sleeper out of Eastern Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560652"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab992b8a5d45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adair County needs to replace it's top 3 scorers from last season and Feese is in line to help fill some of that void left by graduation. Samuel was primarily a three point shooter last season but has more than that in his bag. One way for Feese to make the leap is to get more active attacking the basket and get to the free throw line more often. Look for Samuel to be a potential breakout player this winter.</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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab992b8a5d91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamm just earned an offer from Brescia University over the weekend. A strong guard who can play on or off the ball, Nate is a high IQ player that can score it and rebounds well from the guard spot Grant County is a potential sleeper in the 8th region and Hamm should be their leader this season. Small colleges would be smart to reach out to the Grant County guard.</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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab992b8a5e43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Campbell County's [player_tooltip player_id='2993345' first='Braden' last='Elam'] was one of the biggest revelations of last season. He will need to be even better this season if Campbell County is going to remain relevant in the 10th region race after Austin Davie transferred to Ohio. Elam is a big body who can score around the bucket and plays with his back to the basket. Look for Braden to make a claim as the best big in Northern Kentucky this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->