Top 2027 Prospects in Kentucky (Part 3)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have a ton of young talent in this state and the class of 2027 has the chance to be really special. Be sure to check out <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/10/top-2027-prospects-in-kentucky-part-1/">part 1</a> and <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/10/top-2027-prospects-in-kentucky-part-2/">part 2</a> of this series as well, but as we move on, let's discuss some additional 2027 players to watch for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Note: We do not have a class of 2027 database yet, so if any of the player information below is incorrect, please message me on Twitter (@alyxwhite_) or email me at alyxwhitegraphics@gmail.com so I can get it updated.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_633f32b5f4f44","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Baylee Warner","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Montgomery County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"KY Phocas","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Warner could have zero skills and she would still be able to impact games because of her hustle and hard work. 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