Summer 5 Series: 2027 Breakout Candidates
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The Summer 5 series will be centered around players in each class who can breakout with their grassroots organization this summer. Players with momentum heading into the spring and/or players who need a bigger opportunity to showcase their talent. Simone…
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Continue ReadingThe Summer 5 series will be centered around players in each class who can breakout with their grassroots organization this summer. Players with momentum heading into the spring and/or players who need a bigger opportunity to showcase their talent.
Simone Walker Simone Walker 6'2" | PF Father Tolton | 2027 State MO (Father Tolton):
Walker is a high level prospect because she’s 6’2, agile, and talented for a freshman forward. She performed well vs. some top level competition this season and will only get better as time goes on. Her offensive skills are further along than one might anticipate. She can post, create, and make tough shots over either shoulder. Capable of working out of more than just the post. Players like Walker earn college offers early in the process more times than not.
Hadley Gravatt Hadley Gravatt 6'0" | SG Liberty | 2027 State MO (Liberty):
Gravatt has excellent size for a combo forward. She was one of the best 2027 prospects in all of Kansas City this past season. A well coached player who lets the game come to her. A classic small forward type who will make shots and do a little bit of everything on the wing. Her ability to play with or without the ball leads to versatility. A freshman who touched double figures as a scorer many times during her first varsity season.
Carlie Moore Carlie Moore 5'8" | SG Hickman | 2027 State MO (Hickman):
Moore is one of the top young talents in Hickman’s program. A 5’8 shooting guard who will develop into a nice player over time. She was surrounded by very good talent during her first high school season and will excel in a potential 15u role this summer. Look for her to be a major breakout candidate going into her sophomore season. A player who’s plug & play at the guard spot and makes shots from three.
Ellie Moore Ellie Moore 6'0" | PF Troy | 2027 State MO (Troy):
Moore caught our eye during her first varsity season making strides each month and eventually entering the starting lineup. She has a solid foundation to build upon. A 6’0 forward who plays hard and has experienced winning at a high level. Her motor is one of the main things that stands out. Moore is the type of player who can string together double-doubles during grassroots play vs. her own age. One of the top forwards in this class.
Leighana Shelton Leighana Shelton 5'11" | SG Liberty (Wentzville) | 2027 State MO (Wentzville Liberty):
Shelton played a lot of minutes and ran the show at times for Liberty in Wentzville. She’s a talented player who makes a difference on the game. An all-around player that doesn’t have any one speciality but rather excels in multiple facets of the game. She looks like a player that’s going to be a household name in the conference. Her ability to attack the rim, defend, and push the ball in transition will only improve. Those are some of the things she does best at this stage.