2027 Positional Rankings: SF’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings are out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We dive into the positional rankings. We move over to the small forwards for the freshman class. This is the second biggest group to start things off with 28 SF's ranked already of the 138 freshmen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77247","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"52","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c1b14698e4"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the top-8 SF's in the 2027 class: (All 8 fall in the top-21)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1834123' first='Mayom' last='Mayom'] <strong>Canyon International Academy (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the longest and most athletic players in the class. He also comes with a lot of skill. He can go on his own personal runs from deep plus runs like a gazelle on the break. He plays way above the rim with eye popping dunks. He can defend multiple players with his length on the perimeter and inside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2197694' first='Baba' last='Sow'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like Mayom, Sow is a bigger wing with incredible size, athleticism, length and skill. He rebounds unusually well with his length and takes very long strides to get to the basket. He makes his money on defense protecting the rim plus moves well on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2281701' first='Bruce' last='Branch'] <strong>Perry</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The OPEN champs have some more players that colleges will want to know about and it starts with Branch. He has good size for a wing with athleticism length and skill. He can shoot the three, gets to the basket better than most and his versatility on defense will make him a coveted player one day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2107245' first='Zane' last='Russ'] <strong>AZ Compass Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger sized wing is highly skilled and arguably the top shooter on the list and one of the best in the class. He has a picture perfect stroke and gets the ball out of his hands quickly. He rebounds well in his area and he already holds an early offer from <strong>Creighton.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2146237' first='Jeremiah' last='Haslerig'] <strong>Paradise Honors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and taller wing has go-go gadget arms and athleticism to use. He can score on pull-ups from mid to the three and gets to the basket with very few strides. He rebounds well, makes plays for others and works well inside the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2396185' first='Zathan' last='Ruffin'] <strong>North Valley Christian Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A small school standout is a recent find. He comes in at 18 and he could climb up even more long term. He has great length, size for position and good family lineage. His brother is playing at Colorado and his father played in the NBA. He is a fluid mover and defends multiple positions plus scores from all levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1986797' first='Jase' last='Benjamin'] <strong>San Tan Charter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A top notch athlete is a little undersized but has toughness, skill and brings a huge motor. He can shoot the three, pull-up from mid-range and battles with players much bigger then him and cashes in with out of area rebounds. He will play above the rim on the break and his energy is contagious. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2039513' first='DJ' last='Spencer'] <strong>Desert Vista </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A hybrid forward can play and defend multiple positions. He is a top of the food chain rebounder in and out of his area with an aggressive motor. He will score on offensive rebound put backs and has advanced post footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->