Class of 2027 Watch List: Players To Watch – Heart Over Height

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The first part of our official watchlist for the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2027-watch-list/">Class of 2027</a> has been posted. With 60 names listed for the first drop, below are 5 players that play with a high amount of impact regardless of their height.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743596"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003ciu003eu003cstrongu003eThe handles, the patience and the vision Sacluti possess are key to her being an impactful point guard. With a competitive high school team, I can see Destiny logging some minutes and contributing over the season.u003c/strongu003eu003c/iu003eu003c/pu003ernrnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eLearn how to play out of the pick and rollu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eUse your size to your advantage by staying low and absorbing contact when rim attacking.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eBe confident in your ability to score.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["616776"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003cstrongu003eA player who knows how to control the flow and tempo of a possession. James has talent that is beyond her years. The ability to score from multiple levels and her aggression on defense is key to her skillset.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003ernrnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eAdd double team counters, retreat dribbles, and lob passes out of PnR to your skillset.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eTake risks, but play within control.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["743623"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003cstrongu003eu003ciu003eLemke has no quit in her game. She gets to the rim with speed and aggression. 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She can maneuver her way through traffic with her ball handling, and her size allows her to be impactful on the defensive end as well. High potential.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003ernrnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eContinue to work on the shot, and different ways to get to your shot.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eAdd a go to 2-3 dribble combo that allows you to create space with your left.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["743615"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003ch4 class=u0022wp-block-headingu0022 style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eAggressive on the start of each possession. She attacks the basket with athleticism and a purpose. She's quick, fast and can cover ground on both sides of the ball with no problem.u003c/h4u003ernu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eWork on the shot beyond the arc.u003c/liu003ern tu003cli class=u0022wp-block-headingu0022u003eAdd moves that allow you switch direction without losing momentum.u003c/liu003ern tu003cli class=u0022wp-block-headingu0022u003eKeep head up during transitions.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650050099a0a7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->