2027 Rankings Update: Notable Prospects Across the State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An assortment of prospects who showed out from various showcase events and 15U events in the late summer and fall. All of them brought high motors, competing on defense consistently throughout their performances. Following either rural regions or areas outside large metros, these prospects will be worth following down the line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2257264"],"_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":"Bovee is a selfless lead guard, searching for the best possible shot. Possessing good size, the guard can see above opponents for passing lanes when available. Another value has been Bovee's ability to read the defense, making the next pass once the help side arrives. Their willingness to pass has made them a dependable help side defender, reading the floor quickly on rotations. Fruita Monument remains one of the better teams along the Western Slope, an exciting team to follow throughout the season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65468cae0373e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2257243"],"_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":"Hopwood will bring a constant motor on every possession. The guard should be a high impact player in a variety of areas, notably through his willingness to crash the glass for second chance opportunities. Versus backcourt opponents, the guard even displayed a willingness to get up and block shots at the rim.  Also effectively spacing the floor, Hopwood shows potential taking catch and shoot threes, out from the corners and wings.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65468cae037a5"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2120954"],"_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":"McCanna shows value at the point of attack, using his wide reach to deter drivers. Another value has been his willingness to stay down from shot attempts, maintaining his strength defending opponents straight up. When contesting shot attempts with arms, opposing guards have an especially tough time getting shots off. The forward should be an impactful defensive prospect over the coming seasons, staying true to the fundamentals. Another area of value has been the forward's rebounding, maintaining position down low to outstretch opponents. Offensively, the forward is an active cutter and screener, moving quickly to relocate. They are willing to score with either hand around the rim, although their continued growth as a scorer will be interesting.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65468cae03803"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2257252"],"_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":"Holloway is an especially proactive passer, keeping the ball moving quickly. The guard keeps the ball from sticking too often, doing his part to get everyone an opportunity on offense. Either from a slow or fast pace, Holloway excelled throughout the freshman showcase event this past August. His role as an offensive prospect will be intriguing, already bringing a notable IQ for his age. Quick decision makers are always a convenient option for a coach.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65468cae03859"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2120989"],"_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":"Velasco was a willing downhill scorer, actively getting into the paint on drives and initiating contact. They did well attacking ideal matchups, searching for smaller or slower opponents to leverage drives in the paint. Additionally, his defensive rebounding positively affected his performances at past events this summer. With a notably high motor, the guard will find a way to get playing time through a consistent motor across the glass. The guard showed a willingness to stay in position on the help side, walling off the lane. Very exciting future ahead for Strasburg, bringing in quite a few high energy guards, willing to compete on both ends of the floor.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65468cae038b3"} /-->