The Class of 2027 in Indiana is littered with small guards. Many of them are excellent prospects, but few have the consistent production and body of work as Parker. He is a 5’9″ shot-maker and all-around playmaker that produces at a high level regardless of the competition. Parker has been a star for South Bend Riley High School, really shined as an Indiana Junior All-Star, and was good through the spring with Indiana Game on the UA Rise Circuit. He is a scholarship-level guard that Division II and NAIA programs should be all over. Parker jumped from #27 to #16 in our prospect rankings.

This 5’9” guard continues to prove himself as one of the top pure scorers in Indiana’s rising senior class. He was outstanding once again on Saturday at Super Hoops. Parker creates separation so well off of the dribble, shoots it well both from beyond the arc and in the mid-range, and can make plays for his teammates when attacking the basket. He is going to be the focal point of everything South Bend Riley does offensively this season and should put up some big numbers. Grace has already offered, and I would expect more Crossroads League schools to get involved in his recruitment.

If you want to talk about a player that made the most out of his opportunity in this game, that player was easily 2027 guard Dakori Parker Dakori Parker 5'10" | PG South Bend Riley | 2027 State IN . The South Bend Riley guard came off the bench for the Indiana Junior All-Stars and was one of the best playmakers on the ball for them. He was super aggressive on the ball creating his own looks well and making big shots throughout the game. Super quick guard that can get hot in a hurry. He finished with 15 points and 2 assists.

There is no denying Parker’s ability to score the basketball. For a small guard he does such a good job of playing with pace and creating separation so he can score it from all levels of the floor. He can create his own shot from beyond the arc, he hits tough pull-up jump shots, and he is an effective and creative finisher against size when he attacks the rim. More and more scholarship level programs should watching Parker with Indiana Game 17u heading into the summer.

An Indiana Junior All-Star candidate, Parker got rolling in the second half as South Bend Riley finally removed the lid from the basket and turned an 18-12 deficit into a 58-40 victory. The 5’10” dynamic playmaker scored eight points in third quarter and finished with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists for the Wildcats who improved to 20-4 on the season and will play Penn on Friday night in the Sectional 3 semifinals.

Parker turned in one of the most impressive three-point shooting displays of the season on Tuesday night. The 5’10” junior guard connected 11 three-point shots on his way to a game-high 35 points as South Bend Riley rolled to a 92-58 win over Mishawaka Marian. He is a proven bucket-getter in a loaded Riley backcourt.

After a big sophomore season that saw this 5’9″ guard average 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.7 steals per game at South Bend Washington, Parker will be transferring to crosstown rival South Bend Riley High School. Parker is one of the more dynamic playmakers and pure scorers in the rising junior class.