Names to Watch in the 2027 Rankings

Matthew Martinez January 28, 2024 @ 12:44 PM

With the NEW Class of 2027 Rankings now published, let us take a look at some prospects from the freshman class that need to be on your radar moving forward!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn']   Standing at 6'6", Dunn is a big-time prospect who is already drawing collegiate interest -- NMSU & Wichita State --   For the 2023-24 season, Harper is first in categories such as scoring (17.4 points per game), rebounds (18.3) and Blocks (7.5!). Dunn is shooting an impressive 52 percent from the field and is also the leader in DBL-DBLs with 13. The Cardinals are currently 10-3 (3-0) and have won seven straight!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='839427' first='Gianna' last='Cordova']   A reliable floor general with good vision who ranks toward the top in multiple statistical categories -- ninth in scoring (7.9 points per game), first in assists (2.2) and T-11th in steals (2.2 per game).   Gianna has been a steady all season for Clovis, who is in the midst of a seven-game winning streak, standing at 17-3 overall. The PG has been extremely efficient in the halfcourt, shooting 45 percent from the field.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='839428' first='Trinity' last='Calabaza']   Trinity is a hardworking forward with good size and touch around the rim. Calabaza does a terrific job battling on the glass, especially on the weak-side where she gets several put-backs per game for the Bernalillo Spartans 10-10 (1-1). Trinity is fourth in scoring and third in rebounding, averaging 10.7 points per game and 7.0 rebounds respectively. Calabaza is also second among the 2027 class in blocks per game at 3.0 and second in DBL-DBLs, with five.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='839432' first='Gerrianna' last='Romero']   A CG that can space the floor and defend multiple positions (PG, SG, SF). Gerrianna is first in 3PM with 20 -- the only player in the 2027 class to hit the mark thus far -- and is averaging 6.9 points per game to go along with 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals for the Hilltoppers 10-9 (1-0).   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='839434' first='Zaiyah' last='Hawley']   A knockdown shooter that can connect from from different areas on the floor -- midrange and behind the arc. Despite coming off the bench for the Bulldogs 14-4 (2-0) -- winners of their last six -- Hawley is seventh in 3PM with 13, connecting at a 30 percent clip. Not just a shooter, Zaiyah is also a willing passer who averages 1.8 assists per game for AHS, which is fifth most in the 2027 class.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='583274' first='Kacelynn' last='Muniez']   A '3 & D' type player whose role is to come in, space the floor and provide a spark. Muniez is deadly from behind the arc, particularly in catch & shoot situations for the 17-3 Hobbs Eagles. Kacelynn, has a fluid shooting motion with a high release and strong follow-thru.   *All Stats and Team Records via MaxPreps -- Last checked 1/28/24*

With the NEW Class of 2027 Rankings now published, let us take a look at some prospects from the freshman class that need to be on your radar moving forward!