Inaugural 2027 Class Rankings: Numbers Six through Ten

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's very early to rank the freshman class but off the momentum of last week's Freshman Showcase in Louisville and the names that played varsity last season, we already have 70 players in our first ever 2027 rankings. It's only a starting point for rankings and the list will grow and change with each coming update but we have enough information to start our 2027 rankings. Here's a look at the number 6-10 prospects in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1745586"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Rimmer impressed at our Freshman Showcase and was named Most Outstanding Player for the event. He's slotted in at sixth overall in this first round of rankings as he is in the midst of transitioning from playing as big spot to more of a traditional wing. Capable of bullying smaller defenders and getting to the rim, Caleb is still improving his ball handling and his perimeter shooting. Exciting to watch his development.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e22b8891b25"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2046738"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Omari may have the quickest first step in the class. He accelerates past opposing defenders and gets to the rim consistently. More of a scoring point guard, Jointer needs to improve his three point shooting and become a more consistent free throw shooter to capitalize on the fouls he takes when driving to the rim. Definitely one to keep an eye on.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e22b8891bab"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2122607"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Nolan was a standout at our Freshman camp and looks like he's in the midst of a growth spurt. His overall athleticism was limited at camp as you could tell his knees were hurting, especially as the day wore on. Coffman was able to get to the rim and was at his best when he would pull a rebound and lead the break. He didn't shoot a ton of threes so the jury remains out on how good of a shooter Nolan is.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e22b8891c1a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1745591"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Guy is more of a facilitator and floor general at the point guard spot than other guards in the class, right now. As an 8th grader, Turner averaged 9 points per game and shot 35% from three while most of his offense came from outside the arc. Also a quarterback on the football field, Turner has some natural leadership skills and is a point guard more in the mold of a Chris Paul than a Ja Morant.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e22b8891c78"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124550"],"_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_0_evaluation":"There were several players in the mix for the tenth spot but Carothers gets the nod thanks to his overall skill set and the athleticism he showed at our Freshman Showcase. Dre seems like a natural shooting guard who is best playing off the ball and getting downhill as a driver or exceling in the catch and shoot game. Also a good defender, Carothers checks a lot of boxes as a prospect at this early point in his career.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e22b8891cd7"} /-->