Top Bigs from the 2027 Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Making big contributions for their teams already, these bigs are some of the best in the class of 2027. They will be holding down the paint for the next four years, so these will be some names that you want to know. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832052"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='832052' first='Kaitlyn' last='Siegner'] is one of the premier basketball talents in the state, and what she is doing as only a freshman is hard to believe. Siegner is currently sixth overall u002du002d and the highest ranked freshman by quite a bit u002du002d in the state across all classifications in points per game with an average of 20.4 points per game, and sits just outside the top 10 in rebounds with 9.9 per game. To be averaging numbers like these, she has already proven her ability to dominate her opponents and take over any basketball game that she's playing in. This is obvious even just from watching film of her in which she looks like she is on a whole other level. In two of Crane's most recent games, Siegner had 19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, and 1 block against Imbler, and a jaw-dropping 26 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks against Trinity Lutheran. Her relentless rebounding is inspiring to watch, she has excellent court vision, and she can score from anywhere on the floor, even beyond the arc. We will be hearing the name [player_tooltip player_id='832052' first='Kaitlyn' last='Siegner'] quite a bit over the next four years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["832046"],"_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":"With [player_tooltip player_id='832046' first='Love' last='Forde'] and a handful of other incredible young talents, Nelson is looking like they will be one of the teams to watch out for over the next few years. Forde is a dominant force down low. She is one of the top rebounders in the state, averaging an impressive 8.2 per game so far in her freshman season, and is no stranger to scoring the basketball either. In two of their challenging POA Holiday Classic games, Forde put up 22 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks against Southridge, and 25 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 1 block versus Wilsonville. She is the type of player who can put up a double-double on any given night with her abilities around the rim and on the boards. Forde is even more dangerous due to the fact that she has impressive handles and is more than capable of attacking from the perimeter or shooting in the mid-range. She has played a huge role in the Hawks' 10-1 start to the season, and will continue to be one to watch.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["839066"],"_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":"The only freshman on Redmond's varsity roster, [player_tooltip player_id='839066' first='Freya' last='Snow'] has already been making huge contributions for the Panthers from the post position. She has helped them to the#2 rank in the state and the top of the Intermountain Conference. In two of their most recent league wins, Snow had 12 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and block versus Summit, and 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals against Ridgeview. Defensively, she is quick on her feet and shows great instincts both as a shot blocker and anticipating passes in the back of Redmond's press. At 6'0 tall, she is a constant presence in the paint on both ends of the floor, and she has been one of Redmond's leading rebounders this season. We will see how far Snow is able to take her team at the end of this year, and with 3+ years still ahead of her in her career, it will be exciting to watch as she continues to develop.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["839070"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='839070' first='Reagan' last='Heiken'] has already proved herself as one of the most valuable pieces on a talented Philomath team. The 6'0 power forward is a quick, elite athlete who has no trouble grabbing a steal and taking the ball coast to coast before anyone has a chance to get back. She is a consistent force on the boards, and as she gets older, she will be one to watch for lots of double-doubles. In a few of the Warriors' most recent games, Heiken had 12 points, 5 rebounds, a steal, and a block against Scappoose; 5 points u002du002d including the game-winning free throws u002du002d 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 1 block over Amity; and 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals versus Estacada. With her athleticism as well as her skill set, Heiken is like a guard, but in a big's body, and she will be scary as she continues to get better and better. As only a freshman, Heiken has shown immense maturity in big moments and has had some of her best performances against the best teams.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["840222"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='840222' first='Olivia' last='Davis'] caught everyone's attention when she had a double-double in the very first game of her high school career: 12 points and 14 rebounds in a game at Nestucca. The talented big is an outstanding rebounder, and what is particularly impressive is her offensive rebounding which often leads to her scoring put-backs around the rim with her soft touch. Also offensively, Davis is excellent at running the floor with pace, and she also has a nice outside shot which should prove to be a valuable asset over her four-year career. In another more recent impressive outing, Davis put up a 24-point, 17-rebound double-double to go along with a steal and a block in their win over North Bend. This is an excellent stat-line for any player, but for her to be doing it halfway through her freshman season is a very good sign for her future and the future of the Taft Tigers basketball program.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ac8ad44e42c"} /-->