Run 4 Roses: 2027 Divisions Standouts (Part 1)
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TFN’s Run 4 Roses was the premier event of the grassroots season. 2,700+ teams. 1,500+ college coaches. 100+ courts across 7 venues. 48 divisions. World Record for Youth Basketball Team Attendance. There were so many talented teams and players competing…
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Continue ReadingTFN’s Run 4 Roses was the premier event of the grassroots season. 2,700+ teams. 1,500+ college coaches. 100+ courts across 7 venues. 48 divisions. World Record for Youth Basketball Team Attendance. There were so many talented teams and players competing in Louisville across the seven day span. It obviously would’ve been impossible to catch everyone, but I did my best to catch multiple teams in multiple different divisions. Here are some of the players that stood out to me in the 2027 divisions.
Carly Shephard
Carly Shephard
Showed really solid instincts from the PG position. Drew help to create for teammates and also scored herself. Controlled pace and was a strong ball handler.
Crashed the boards hard on every single possession. Has good length and very active hands. Disruptive defender. Wasn’t forcing. Finished well, knocked down shots, and made good passes.
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Playing through injury, she was looking as strong and tough as anyone on the court. Was extremely active on the boards and really just played hard every second she was on the court. Excellent drives and tough finishes around the basket. Knocked down outside shots. Handled and distributed the ball well.
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Maci Maynard Maci Maynard 6'4" | C Martin County | 2028 KY
Maci Maynard Maci Maynard 6'4" | C Martin County | 2028 KY
Not going to find many 2028’s with a strong 6’3″ frame. She was altering and blocking shots consistently. Tough on the boards. Very strong with the ball overall. Good touch around the basket.
So long and very active on both ends of the court. Grabbed rebounds off the rim, made great outlet passes, and stayed strong with the ball. Saw the floor well and made great passes over the defense. Great hands and touch around the basket.
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Becca Carson
Becca Carson
Very in control and loved the way she was getting into the gaps offensively. Showed she can knock down shots from deep range and was really smooth overall. Good passes, good movement without the ball, ran the floor.
Ryann Unruh
Ryann Unruh
Showed a lot of versatility on both ends of the court. Can really play and guard multiple positions. Got some good blocks defensively. Rebounded strong. Handled the ball well and good court vision.
So poised and in control. High basketball IQ and tough all-around. Can play any guard position effectively. Good 3 level scoring threat. Strong and made things tough defensively.
Riley Gilvin
Riley Gilvin
One of the toughest defenders I saw in the 2027 division. Simply made everything tough on the offense. Applies a lot of pressure and consistently gets her hands on the ball. Also did a good job handling the ball offensively. Made good passes and knocked down shots.
Piper Cotham Piper Cotham 5'4" | PG Lyon County | 2027 State KY
Piper Cotham Piper Cotham 5'4" | PG Lyon County | 2027 State KY
Really good outside shooter but also makes strong drives to the hoop. Isn’t afraid of contact and made a lot of smart plays. Good handles and passes. Works hard on both ends of the court.