Class of 2027 rankings: Check out the stock risers
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From the beginning of the evaluation process there has been almost universal consensus that the #1 player in Minnesota’s Class of 2027 is big guard Mya Wilson Mya Wilson 6'1" | CG Hill-Murray | 2027 State MN , now of…
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Continue ReadingFrom the beginning of the evaluation process there has been almost universal consensus that the #1 player in Minnesota’s Class of 2027 is big guard Mya Wilson Mya Wilson 6'1" | CG Hill-Murray | 2027 State MN , now of Hill-Murray. Beyond that, however, there is plenty of ongoing debate about who comes next, and it is certain to continue until this class graduates three years from now. Since naming the Freshmen 50 last fall, we are updating the Prep Girls Hoops Class of 2027 rankings for the first time. Yes, Mya remains in the top spot. There are a couple of key prospects in the top 10, though, who have performed at a level that warrants an improvement in their ranking. These are your 2027 stock risers.
MOVING UP IN THE TOP 10
#3 Amisha Ramlall Amisha Ramlall 5'11" | CG Rosemount | 2027 State MN – guard, Rosemount
Amisha established her reputation as a shooter very early on in her AAU career. Since that time Ramlall has grown her game substantially, she has grown substantially to 5’11, and her reputation has grown substantially. Ramlall has also evolved into a clutch performer, a player who is unafraid of the big moment and usually delivers when it matters the most. Ramlall led a strong Irish team in scoring at nearly 18 points per game, including a high of 29 against Burnsville in December. She was in double figures 10 times, made 84 threes, and shot the ball at nearly 50% College interest in Amisha is growing rapidly as is the caliber of programs recruiting her. Add it all up and it’s obvious Ramlall has earned a jump of three positions to #3.
#7 Jazmin Daing Jazmin Daing 6'1" | CG Rochester JM | 2027 State MN – guard, Rochester John Marshall
Daing’s rise to prominence has followed a similar path. While Amisha’s shooting first grabbed everyone’s attention, it was Jazz’s superior athleticism and grace with the basketball that first drew notice. This year the 6’1 shooting guard has taken her performance up several notches, leading her Rockets to a big improvement and 19 wins. She averaged 18 points per game, along with 3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.2 steals and is fast becoming an all-around performer who changes outcomes on a regular basis. While Daing’s performance for FBC North on the Prep Girls Hoops Circuit last summer was impressive, what we’re seeing now is a whole other thing. Daing makes a three-spot improvement to #7.
#10 Addison Bjorklund Addison Bjorklund 6'1" | PF Brainerd | 2027 State MN – forward, Brainerd
Size, strength and basketball pedigree. What college coach isn’t looking for a player with those attributes? At least 6’1, with a ton of length, Addy definitely has size. With a big frame and well-developed physique, Bjorklund has strength. And with a father who is the all-time leading scorer at a Division 1 school in California, Addy has basketball pedigree. More and more colleges are now taking notice. She led Brainerd to 22 wins in Class 4A. Addy is a productive scorer, who can bully her way to the basket and score through contact. And she is a consistent rebounder who gets position on opponents and hangs onto it. Bjorklund moves up just one position, but that puts her in the 2027 Top 10.
RISING IN THE REST OF THE TOP 30
#12 Maren Day Maren Day 6'0" | CG Wayzata | 2027 State MN – guard, Wayzata
In the waning days of autumn it was obvious that Maren was going to be a factor for the Wayzata Trojans this winter. We couldn’t possibly have known just how important the 6-foot combo guard would turn out to be. A top 5 scorer on a very talented team, Day brings so much more to the table at both ends of the floor. Day’s length is a weapon. Her basketball IQ puts her in the right place at the right time almost all the time. And her ability to put the ball on the floor and attack, or step outside to bury it, makes Maren really hard to guard. Day is a strong D1 prospect who will probably keep on moving up. She rises four positions to #12.
#17 Annika Kieser Annika Kieser 5'9" | SF Wayzata | 2027 State MN – guard, Wayzata
Like her teammate Day, Kieser has had an outstanding 9th grade season playing at the highest level of varsity basketball there is in Minnesota. Annika came flying out of the gate in November and immediately answered one question that was lingering following her play in AAU last summer: Can she shoot it? Kieser offered an emphatic ‘Yes I can!’ to the critics with multiple three-point barrages early in the season. After that her confidence soared. Kieser’s physicality at both ends of the floor, and willingness to take on the dirty work that produces victories, is becoming her trademark. Kieser is a player on the rise, moving up three positions to #17.
#21 Sydney Friedly Sydney Friedly 5'7" | CG Benilde-St. Margaret's | 2027 State MN – guard, Benilde-St. Margaret’s
Sydney is no stranger to the limelight. Entering 9th grade, Friedly had already established herself as a multi-dimensional talent and she did it on the biggest stage. Sydney played a crucial role for the Red Knights as they earned the Class 3A state championship last spring. Over this year, she has continued to improve. Sydney is bigger and strong and just as effective. A plug-and-play performer who handles tough assignments at both ends of the court, the uber-poised performer is building her case as a strong scholarship candidate. She rises 5 positions to #21.
#22 Analaya Salanoa Analaya Salanoa 5'6" | SG Roseville | 2027 State MN – guard, Roseville
When we tell you that Analaya is a shooting guard, we really mean shooting guard. That’s because the Raiders 9th grader is one of the purest rocket launchers in the state. Salanoa made that obvious again during the first week of the season when she put on a show during the Thanksgiving tournaments. In a particularly impressive performance, Salanoa set a school record with 10 triples against Mountain Iron-Buhl, a performance that left the stellar Rangers reeling. Like most of what she does, Salanoa’s rise up the rankings has been subtle. This time she moves up two more positions to #22.
#26 Sienna Duininck Sienna Duininck 5'7" | CG Central MN Christian | 2027 State MN – guard, Central Minnesota Christian
If it wasn’t for the opportunities offered by AAU basketball, you can be pretty sure that Sienna would be a complete unknown. Historically that has been the reality for kids from tiny programs in Southwest Minnesota towns like Prinsburg, population 515. Not Duininck. Following in the footsteps of her sister Coco (now at Bethel University), Sienna made headlines last summer and earned her way into the Freshman 50. This winter she continued to light it up, recently reaching 1,000 career points as a freshman. The 5’7 guard is skilled, smart and competitive, with a ton of upside. She rises nine places to #26.
OTHERS TRENDING UP
#34 Toni Fisher Toni Fisher 5'9" | PG Prior Lake | 2027 State MN – The crafty guard from Prior Lake eased her way into the rotation in a veteran Lakers lineup and showed continuous improvement throughout the season. She had a breakout scoring game with 23 points against Apple Valley, but the bouncy 5’9 prospect offers so much more than just offense. With light feet, a quick step, and a high motor, Toni has earned a move of 5 positions to #34.
#37 Brooke Mickolichek Brooke Mickolichek 5'10" | SF Glencoe-Silver Lake | 2027 State MN – The hard-nosed guard from Glencoe-Silver Lake caught our attention last year through her physicality, relentless pursuit of the basketball, and shear will on the court. This winter her game has blossomed offensively, as well. The big guard – she’s 5’9 with a substantial frame – averaged nearly 20 points per game in the home stretch, including a 28-point outburst in GSL’s last game. Brooke rises three positions to #37.
#46 Nyema Montgomery Nyema Montgomery 5'10" | CG Robbinsdale Cooper | 2027 State MN – The Robbinsdale Cooper guard had a very good fall, including an excellent showing at the Prep Girls Hoops Freshman Showcase. This winter Nyema took her game to another level. Now 5’10 with a strong build, Montgomery has quick hands and fast feet and sees the floor well. She also appears to understand the defensive side of the sport at a high level. She averaged 5 points, 5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 steals for the Hawks. Now she moves up three places to #46.
PLEASE NOTE: The Prep Girls Hoops prospect rankings are basked on a player’s potential to play college basketball. They are not a measure of current performance in high school. For more on this topic, check out the How We Rank page on the website.